CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a very good reliable vehicle, continuing a stretch of good model years from 2010. Beware of Maximas from 2009, and 2004-2006 though.
The 2009 Maxima has an expensive problem where the steering lock prevents the car from starting, & costs upwards of $1,000 to fix.
Nissan Maximas from 2004-2006 have a widespread transmission defect, but judging from our complaint data, Nissan fixed the transmission problem starting with the 2007 model.
For the 2012 Maxima, so far so good!
1.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,215 miles
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The mass air flow sensor was designed with overly narrow specifications, apparently a well known problem. Had to have mine replaced and the computer reprogrammed - at a cost of $725. If the manufacturer mis-engineered the part they should pay for it.
- Abilene, TX, USA
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- Abilene, TX, USA