2012 Nissan Maxima engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Nissan Maxima — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately and started shuddering. The oil warning light, ABS, coolant temperature, and the ESP warning light were illuminated…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
“The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after returning from lunch and parking the vehicle at work, almost three hours later he was informed by someone that the vehicle was on fire. The contact walked outside and saw the engine compartment in flames. The contact stated that…”
filed Oct 24, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Maxima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Maxima | 1 | 5% |
| 2018 Maxima | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 Maxima | 8 | 8% |
| 2016 Maxima | 18 | 13% |
| 2014 Maxima | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 Maxima | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Maxima | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Maxima | 20 | 7% |
| 2009 Maxima | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 Maxima | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 Maxima | 18 | 14% |
| 2006 Maxima | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Maxima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.