Problems & recalls

2012 Nissan Maxima common problems & recalls

What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2012 Nissan Maxima, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.

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Most reported 2012 Nissan Maxima problems

Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Maxima.

  1. Air Bags27 reports
  2. Unknown Or Other23 reports
  3. Electrical System20 reports
  4. Power Train18 reports
  5. Engine11 reports

2012 Nissan Maxima recalls

No recalls on record for the 2012 Nissan Maxima model year.

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Braking grind · 2016 Toyota Camry

“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”

Sticking caliper / slidePossible → Supported
Worn rotor onlyPossible → Less likely

Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.

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