NHTSA lists 107 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Maxima, 6 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as NISSAN MAXIMA.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 27 | 25.2% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 21.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 18.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 16.8% |
| ENGINE | 11 | 10.3% |
| STEERING | 10 | 9.3% |
| SEATS | 6 | 5.6% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 5.6% |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | 3.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | 1.9% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | BODY | 6 |
| VISIBILITY | SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | SENSOR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT PANEL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| restraint or airbag | 27 | 29.3% | 0.93 |
| mechanical failure | 25 | 27.2% | 0.73 |
| electrical electronic | 17 | 18.5% | 0.75 |
| loss of control | 14 | 15.2% | 0.73 |
| noise or comfort | 3 | 3.3% | 0.84 |
| fire or overheating | 2 | 2.2% | 0.99 |
| structural or corrosion | 2 | 2.2% | 0.60 |
| fluid or fuel leak | 1 | 1.1% | 0.85 |
| unclear | 1 | 1.1% | 0.97 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 60 | 65.2% | 0.80 |
| low | 24 | 26.1% | 0.71 |
| high | 6 | 6.5% | 0.94 |
| critical | 1 | 1.1% | 0.28 |
| none | 1 | 1.1% | 0.38 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 92 tagged complaints of 107 complaints (86.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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0 investigations; 0 open.
115 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
| EQUIPMENT | 24 |
| WHEELS | 14 |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| ENGINE | 9 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
| STRUCTURE | 9 |
| STEERING | 8 |
Date: 2026-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement a Certification Labela or a VIN Plate/Labela may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be
Date: 2026-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement a Certification Labela or a VIN Plate/Labela may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES a DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CAN COMMUNICATION a NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2024-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Date: 2023-06-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| MAXIMA | 107 |
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