general problems of the 2012 Nissan Maxima

Eight problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Maxima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Maxima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Maxima.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2023

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. Additionally, the driver's side window failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2022

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, and he walked out outside his work place the vehicle was in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department did file a report. The contact stated he was unsure what stated the fire, but the hood of the vehicle was melted. No one was injured. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2022

On June 9, 2022 @8:50am I was driving my Nissan Maxima to work and as I was at the stop light waiting to go through the intersection, the car shut off completely cutting off all power. I have push button and no electric was working. My jumper cables were in the trunk but I could not access them because the trunk would not operate without power. Without power my hazards did not even work so I could not let traffic flow know that I was in distress. My car almost was hit 3 separate times because of a faulty part or system built by Nissan needs to get their stuff together and quit putting people in danger. I’m scared to drive it now because it could shut off as I am in the act of driving and that could be catastrophic not only for me but for other innocent people. I will be contacting Nissan and they will be fixing this properly! the car was finally jump started and I was able to drive the rest of the way to work. Let’s see if it starts when I have to leave work? so not cool.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2021

Transmission problems.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that two of the motor mounts failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal smell of antifreeze coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 33,000.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2014

Released brake, started rolling forward to cross traffic, step on accelerator and nothing happened. No engine rev or anything. Pumped accelerator many times and finally engine engaged. Nearly causing passenger side to be hit by oncoming traffic. This has happened in similar situations with both my wife and myself driving.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2013

I was driving south of the NJ turnpike I heard a loud boom sound and vibrations on the accelerator I looked in the rearview mirror and saw debris and a cloud of smoke. Smells of something burning also there was a tremendous amount of smoke coming from underneath the hood of my car. I immediately started pulling over from the middle lane as I'm pulling over almost causing a major accident the car went dead everything just blew out coast off to the shoulder almost killing myself and others. I immediately rushed out of the car and started running on the shoulder because I thought my car was going to blow up. I called roadside assistance and they called puleios tow truck of north brunswick NJ which was a horrible experience they towed me off the turnpike I had to pay $150 out of pocket for third party towing that I had no knowledge of no control of and no money! Nissan roadside supervisor[xxx]told me "that's your bill to pay and soon as you pay we will dispatch our tow tuck to take you to Nissan dealership. Where I had the car serviced. " after the money was paid I still had to wait another 2 1/2hr. After being stranded from quarter to 9am. Just heartless for a customer who was almost killed on the NJ turnpike all from there manufacturer defect in the battery which exploded and blew two big holes in the engine. Diagnostic done by north plainfield NJ. . . My engine is completely blown and the car is only 14 months old. Now how do you explain that! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).


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