2012 Nissan Maxima consumer reviews

This is a great car. Good on gas. Need for speed.lol. it has the space you need for the inside definently leg room and trunk space. If you keep up the maintenance on it you good. There is one thing that's a continued problem that I had was the power steering pump it seems like it was a common problem every year that I had the car and obviously nissan knew it but they never did a recall on it and I kept checking.

The 2012 Nissan Maxima is a solid, dependable vehicle that delivers smooth performance. It’s proven to be reliable over time, requiring only standard maintenance and addressing normal wear on parts. The ride quality remains impressive, blending comfort with a responsive driving experience. This car is ideal for someone looking for long-term reliability with a touch of luxury, as it balances practicality with style. The Maxima holds up well with age, making it a great choice for drivers who value consistency and a smooth drive.

Bought my Maxima new and just about to hit 190k. It has only needed tires, brakes and oil changes. Everything still works but it is showing its age. My only complaint is the rear window defroster started bubbling about 20k ago. It is an SV with performance suspension, it’s fast and fun to drive. Good solid transportation and the body style has head up given its 12 years old

I give the Maxima SV a 4.9 due to the near-sighted placement of the outlets to charge my phone. However, the 2012 Nissan Maxima SV is one fine ride. I have owned 30+ vehicles since '76, including top of the line sport models from GM, Ford, Chrysler. I owned a Datsun 240Z in the early 80's & purchased my 2012 Maxima SV ("Maximus") in 2017 with the memories of driving that Datsun foremost in my mind. I am proof little old ladies can have fun, because driving THIS car is so much fun! I am retired, & use my car for the usual; shopping, visiting with friends, etc. I live in a very rural part of Appalachia & regularly must drive 30+ miles to reach a Supercenter type store on curves, up & down hills that can intimidate the best drivers. "Maximus" laughs in the face of triple switch-backs on an average 8% grade. Plus, the Bose sound system, with 'Music Box' (records & stores every CD played) ensures I'm driving to my favorite music. The paddle-shifting, powerful acceleration, & extreme comfort of the Maxima makes it my favorite so far. If not for the unfortunate engineering that placed the outlet too close to the cup holder for my liking, I would score the Maxima SV a cool 5 ☆'s!!!

After driving the Pilot, Ridgeline, Highlander, Santa Fe, and several others, the Sorento EX V6 was by far the best value for my money. It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. The ride is like a Lexus and it handles almost like a sedan. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with technology! On my first 500+ mile trip, I averaged 28.8 mpg. If you're looking for a new crossover in this segment, put this one on your short list to test drive.

This is the very first car I have ever bought. It is a great car. It is very roomy. It has a lot of leg room

At 130,000 miles on my maxima and I’ve had to replace wheel bearings 5 times. I’ve owned it from65,000 miles. I can hear another rear wheel bearing growling again. Don’t feel this is normal. I don’t hear of owners of other brands of vehicles complaining of needing new wheel bearings. The cost is huge. Not a good car on snow and ice either. I don’t recommend this car.

Vehicle was chosen because came across a gentleman that owed a Later model Maxima and he said most dependable vehicle he had owed for over 20 years. Just did regular maintenance to it, convinced me.

So comfortable Like running So smooth Sport car Im enjoy a lot every day Highly reconended that model Love the color and shape Enjoy long time

I’ve owned this car for over a year now (driven over 50k miles since then). I bought her with 129k now she’s sitting at around 180k! I’ve bought tires, oil changes, and basic daily car necessities. I love my car oh sooooo much. BUT there’s just a couple things to dislike and discuss. The seat, comfortable for short periods of time. That’s it. Definitely not the most comfortable. Also, no AUX outlet. Good thing it has a USB port and I have an iPhone so I can listen to my own music. If not I’d be stuck with radio haha everything else I can’t complain a bit. Even the two things above aren’t even bad...that’s me nit picking the vehicle LOL for my car being as great as it is high mileage I think I’ll continue to buy used maximas (too expensive new and lose value quick for some reason.) OH!!! Why the heck did Nissan think it was a good idea to put an outlet STRAIGHT DOWN in a compartment NEXT TO A CUP HOLDER??? That would be my main complaint lol