2012 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC856916

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Salvage

VIN 1N4AA5AP7CC856916 Decoding Nissan Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

NISSAN

Manufacturer Name

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Model

Maxima

Model Year

2012

Plant City

SMYRNA

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Smyrna Plant

Plant State

TENNESSEE

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

4

Bed Type

Not Applicable

Cab Type

Not Applicable

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Drive Type

4x2

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3500.0

Displacement (CI)

213.58310433156

Displacement (L)

3.5

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

2nd row center 3-point manual belts

Curtain Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Crash Test Score

4

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Combined Side Barrier and Pole Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Seat
Rear Seat

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Risk:
10.1%

2012 NISSAN MAXIMA Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Driver, Front Passenger
Head Restraint Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Advanced Belt Feature Standard
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Driver, Front Passenger
Seat Belt Reminder System Driver, Front Passenger

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Curtain Driver, Front Passenger, Rear Seat
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Yes

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Rear Seat
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1N4AA5AP7CC856916

Components: ENGINE

October 13, 2022
NHTSA ID Number: 11490685
Consumer Location: SALEM, OR
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that after returning from lunch and parking the vehicle at work, almost three hours later he was informed by someone that the vehicle was on fire. The contact walked outside and saw the engine compartment in flames. The contact stated that the engine compartment was completely burned. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department filed a fire report. The contact stated that the security cameras showed that no one had tampered with the vehicle before the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated he was unsure what started the fire, but the hood of the vehicle was completely melted. No one was injured. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Components: VISIBILITY

August 06, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 11064537
Consumer Location: HOUSTON, TX
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AND THE MOONROOF LITERALLY EXPLODED. I WAS LOOKING TO SEE HOW IT COULD HAPPEN, BUT I STILL TO THIS DAY CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

December 15, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11055199
Consumer Location: WINTERVILLE, NC
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND I HEARD A LOUD BOOM. I PULLED OFF AND SAW THAT MY SUNROOF HAD EXPLODED. THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUNROOF WITH THE EDGES OF THE GLASS RAISED UPWARD. THE REMAINING GLASS WAS POPPING AND CRACKING.

Components: AIR BAGS STRUCTURE

August 17, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11018674
Consumer Location: HINESVILLE, GA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL FRONT END DAMAGE. I WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAY 84 AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON BRAKES AND CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP. I APPLIED MY BRAKES BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID IMPACTING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY CAR WAS CRUMPLED. BOTH FRONT QUARTER PANELS, FRONT BUMPER, GRILL ASSEMBLY, AND HOOD WERE DESTROYED. THE WINDSHIELD ALSO CRACKED. WITH THE EXTENT OF THE FRONT END DAMAGE, THE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.

Components: POWER TRAIN

February 11, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 10954057
Consumer Location: HURLEYVILLE, NY
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 64,000 MILES AND STOPPED WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE. I REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND IT FAILED AGAIN A SECOND TIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. DELAERSHIP SAYS I NEED ANOTHER TRANSMISSION. FAILURE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD.

Components: AIR BAGS

June 11, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10874335
Consumer Location: GWYNN OAK, MD
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHENEVER A 120 LBS PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Components: VISIBILITY

June 16, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10598892
Consumer Location: HOUSTON, TX
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY GIRLFRIEND AND I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I KNEW RIGHT AWAY THAT NOTHING HAD HIT THE CAR BECAUSE THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE ON THE FREEWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME SOMETHING MUST HAVE HIT IT. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO SET UP A TIME TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED, HOWEVER, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MANY REPORTS OF THE "EXPLODING SUNROOFS." SOME OF THE DEBRIS FELL THROUGH THE CRACK AND GOT INTO OUR EYES. SOME OF THE SHARDS LANDED ON MY GIRLFRIEND AND PRICKED HER UP, BUT NO REAL DAMAGE. *TR

Components: STEERING

February 06, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10564605
Consumer Location: NEPTUNE, NJ
VIN: 1N4AA5AP7CC****

Summary of Complaint

ON 2/6/2014, WHEN EXITING HIGHWAY, I LOSS POWER STEERING. DROPPED CAR OFF AT DEALER ON 2/7/14 AND WAS TOLD THAT POWER STEERING PUMP HAS TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED. CONTACTED DEALER FOR AN UPDATE ON 2/12/14 AND WAS TOLD PART WAS ON BACKORDER WITH NO ETA AVAILABLE. AS OF 2/16/2014, NOT SURE WHEN MY CAR WILL BE FIXED. *TR

Components: STEERING SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE

February 11, 2023
NHTSA ID Number: 11509824
Consumer Location: POMONA, CA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

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.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

June 09, 2022
NHTSA ID Number: 11468421
Consumer Location: OLATHE, KS
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

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.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

October 01, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11459459
Consumer Location: HERRIMAN, UT
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

Pressing door lock/unlock button on the door handles fails to lock/unlock all doors consistently. Rear door locks respond intermittently or not at all. Driver door often takes four button pushes to get it to unlock. Although it hasn't happened to me, I've heard other drivers mention difficulty getting into the gas cap (it locks when driver's door is locked). This issue has occurred in the last 6 months.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

February 21, 2022
NHTSA ID Number: 11457815
Consumer Location: GULF SHORES, AL
VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC****

Summary of Complaint

Dashboard melting/sticky, glare.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 09, 2022
NHTSA ID Number: 11455832
Consumer Location: ORANGE PARK, FL
VIN: 1n4aa5ap9cc****

Summary of Complaint

We are having issues with "melting" or "sticky dashboard of my 2014 Nissan Maxima. Difficult to see when is sunny outside.

Components: POWER TRAIN UNKNOWN OR OTHER

October 16, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11437364
Consumer Location: CACHE, OK
VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC****

Summary of Complaint

This CVT control variable transmission in these cars go out so fast. The CVT transmission went out at around 115,000. We replace it because we pressed the gas and no acceleration when stop light turned green. Then missed the light then it accelerated late and almost got hit by on coming car. We just replaced this CVT transmission in July 30, 2020 at around about price of $5000. The only place that it can be replaced is through the Nissan dealership. They only guarantee their work for 1 years time. It is starting to malfunction in just over 14 months time. This is only after a little over a year worth of driving. This is ridiculous the amount of money people pay for them on to get $5000 worth of quality equipment. This is a safety hazard driving through Dallas traffic and no shoulder to pull over on because of construction. I have seen on the internet so many complaints about these CVT transmissions. This is the second time transmission problems already replace CVT at 115, 000 miles. Now needs another replacement at 139, 000?

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER ENGINE

September 27, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11437039
Consumer Location: WALDORF, MD
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

Transmission problems.

Components: POWER TRAIN

June 15, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11423254
Consumer Location: MORENO VALLEY, CA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC****

Summary of Complaint

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a traffic light while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired but was awaiting the repairs. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,200.

Components: POWER TRAIN

April 08, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11407114
Consumer Location: MASURY, OH
VIN: 1N4AA5AP2CC****

Summary of Complaint

UPON COMING TO A STOP THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO ACCELERATE, IT JERKS SOMETIMES, IF YOU GO CHECK ON ANY NISSAN FORUM OR YOUTUBE COMMENTS YOU WILL SEE THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS HARM IN TRAFFIC OR CROSSING INTERSECTIONS, I AM VERY SURPRISED THERE HASNT BEEN A RECALL YET. ITS THE CVT TRANSMISSION! THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY CUTS OFF IN 2011 SO 2012 OR NEWER WE ARE S.O.L. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME I STOP.

Components: VISIBILITY UNKNOWN OR OTHER

March 15, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11404273
Consumer Location: HASKELL, OK
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5P5****

Summary of Complaint

WE OWN A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA (VIN [XXX]). WHILE DRIVING ON THE 215 FREEWAY NEAR HENDERSON, NV OUR MIDDLE PORTION OF OUR PANORAMIC SUNROOF EXPLODED/SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET IT REPAIRED BUT NO PARTS AVAILABILITY IN VEGAS, THE REPLACEMENT PART ARRIVED CRACKED IN PHOENIX AND WE ARE NOW ON OUR WAY HOME TO OKLAHOMA. THE AREA WAS TAPED DOWN IN VEGAS AND WE HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO SEE IF THIS WILL BE COVERED BY THEM DUE TO CLASS ACTION SUIT LISTED ON INTERNET. THEY SUGGESTED WE TAKE TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN OKLAHOMA. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

February 22, 2021
NHTSA ID Number: 11397545
Consumer Location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A RED LIGHT THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THREE MORE TIMES, THE RPM REVVED UP AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER SULLIVAN AUTO TRADING (95 S GATEWAY DR, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 22406, (540) 654-5200) TO SCHEDULE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,748.

Components: STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

June 17, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11352381
Consumer Location: ELLENTON, FL
VIN: 1N4AA5AP1CC****

Summary of Complaint

DASHBOARD SEEMS TO BE MELTING/ GETS EXTREMELY HOT AND AS A RESULT IS STICKY.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

August 02, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11349282
Consumer Location: NEWTON, MA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (STRAIGHT AND AT A STEADY SPEED) THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED COMPLETELY, MOSTLY BROKE OFF THE CAR, AND FLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MECHANIC THAT INSPECTED THE CAR TOLD ME THAT THE MAIN HOOD LATCH WAS CORRODED AND NOT FUNCTIONAL, AND THAT THE SAFETY LATCH WAS COMPLETELY FROZEN IN THE OPEN POSITION. NISSAN CURRENTLY HAS A RECALL ON ALTIMAS FOR HOOD LATCH FAILURE. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY TO REQUEST THAT THE CAR BE INSPECTED, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE WAIT WOULD BE 6 - 8 WEEKS, DURING WHICH WE SHOULD OF COURSE NOT HAVE THE CAR REPAIRED, AND WOULD NOT BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALTERNATE MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. WHEN I OBJECTED, IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR WHILE WAITING. WHEN I POINTED OUT THAT IT NOW HAD NO HOOD, I WAS TOLD THAT WHETHER OR NOT TO DRIVE IT WAS MY PERSONAL CHOICE. MY INABILITY TO WAIT 6 - 8 WEEKS WAS DEEMED A REFUSAL OF THE INSPECTION, AND THE CASE (NISSAN CASE #[XXX] WAS CLOSED. BECAUSE MY SON'S FRIEND WAS RECORDING A CAR DRIVING AHEAD OF THEM AT THE TIME, THE ENTIRE INCIDENT IS ON VIDEO. (I TRIED TO UPLOAD THE VIDEO BUT WAS UNABLE TO.*DT INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

May 11, 2020
NHTSA ID Number: 11325719
Consumer Location: DALLAS, TX
VIN: 1N4AA5AP8CC****

Summary of Complaint

I HAD AN A.C. COMPRESSOR ISSUE 3 YEARS AGO AND HAD IT REPLACED BY TROPHY NISSAN MESQUITE,TEXAS IN 2017. NOW 3 YEARS LATER MAY OF 2020 MY COMPRESSOR HAS LOCKED UP AGAIN. IT WAS WORKING FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK IT WAS GREAT BUT AFTER MY SHIFT WAS DONE AND I CAME OUT TO GO HOME MY A.C.COMPRESSOR WASN'T WORKING.SO I WAS WONDERING IF THERE WERE ANY NISSAN RECALLS WITH A.C. COMPRESSOR ISSUES ON MY MAXIMA. *TR

Components: AIR BAGS

April 12, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 11300985
Consumer Location: SCOTTSDALE, AZ
VIN: 1N4AA5AP6CC****

Summary of Complaint

WHENEVER SOMEONE SITS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING THAT IF SOMETHING HAPPEN (ACCIDENT) THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. ALL THE PEOPLE I HAVE TESTED ARE OVER 120 LBS. I BROUGHT THIS PROBLEM TO PINNACLE NISSAN IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ BUT THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX IT SAYING THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. THEY SAID THEY TESTED IT BUT THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

December 19, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11290173
Consumer Location: ATLANTA, GA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS MORNING, THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF ON MY 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. HAD THE SUNROOF BEEN OPEN, THERE COULD HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVE DAMAGES TO ME PERSONALLY, MY UNBORN CHILD (7 MONTHS PREGNANT), AND OTHERS DRIVING AROUND ME IF I HAD LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE.

Components: STEERING

December 07, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11287877
Consumer Location: NEWPORT NEWS, VA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC****

Summary of Complaint

I PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER GETTING A STATE INSPECTION, OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION. THEY SAID THEY TOPPED OFF ALL THE FLUIDS. AS I BACKED OUT OF THE PARKING SPACE AND PULLED FORWARD I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT. I TRIED ADJUSTING IT A FEW TIMES, BUT AS I APPROACHED THE LIGHT AND TRIED TO TURN RIGHT I HAD TO GO OUT WIDE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT. I WAS AFRAID AT THE NEXT TWO LIGHTS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TIGHT, AND AFTER STRUGGLING I MANAGED TO TURN AND GET THE CAR TO MY HUSBAND TO LOOK AT. HE TEST DRIVE IT AND SAID IT WAS NO POWER STEERING. WE TOLD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND OF COURSE IT IS NOTHING THEY DID, THE POWER STEERING PUMP JUST WENT OUT. I THANK GOD I WAS NOT DRIVING FAST OR ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN IT WENT OUT, BECAUSE I READ ABOUT SOME CRASHING. IT STILL WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. MY CAR ONLY HAS 79,882 MILES ON IT. WHY WOULD THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AT THIS MILEAGE. NOW THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $1,000. THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURE IT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED AND PAID FOR BY THEM.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 17, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11280976
Consumer Location: SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

CAR WILL NOT START, STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, KEY FOB LIGHT IS ON, BRAKE IS STIFF. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME NISSAN HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY CAR ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES ON IT.

Components: STEERING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 18, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11280945
Consumer Location: SOUTH RICHMOND HILL, NY
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

THE CAR STREERING WHEEL WONT MOVE AND THE CAR WONT START.

Components: POWER TRAIN

September 16, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11257523
Consumer Location: CREEDMOOR, NC
VIN: 1N4AA5AP0CC****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT CALLED FRED ANDERSON NISSAN OF RALEIGH (LOCATED AT 9225 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27617, (919) 324-3443) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.

Components: POWER TRAIN

June 29, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11229671
Consumer Location: CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP4CC****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED DAVE WRIGHT NISSAN AT 319-393-0640 (LOCATED AT 999 BOYSON RD, HIAWATHA, IA 52233) AND WAS INFORMED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,500. *TR

Components: AIR BAGS

May 31, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11218685
Consumer Location: URBANDALE, IA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

2012 NISSAN MAXIMA PASSENGER SEAT BELT NOTICE STAYS ON NO MATTER WHO SIT IN SEAT. DEALER SAYS NEED TO BE REPLACED $1,600 TO FIX THIS IS ABSURD AS THEY RECALLED 2013 MODELS. HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR PAST 3 MONTHS.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE

January 02, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11217322
Consumer Location: HATTIESBURG, MS
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED COOLING WHILE DRIVING. THE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON AND THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR.(THAT HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE) AAMCO SAID THAT THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL NISSAN ALTIMAS AND MAXIMAS COME IN WITH A BAD COMPRESSOR AND BRAKES. I KNOW AT LEAST FOUR OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THEY DRIVE ALTIMAS AND MAXIMAS AS WELL.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

May 01, 2017
NHTSA ID Number: 11209671
Consumer Location: BRISTOL, TN
VIN: 1N4AA5AP4CC****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONED AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM GAUGE DID NOT OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL GATTON NISSAN (235 CENTURY BLVD, BRISTOL, TN) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

Components: EQUIPMENT UNKNOWN OR OTHER

May 05, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11207042
Consumer Location: THIBODAUX, LA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP9CC****

Summary of Complaint

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AT EXTREMELY SLOW SPEEDS MY CAR COMPLETELY TURNED ITSELF OFF AND WAS UNABLE TO START BACK UP FOR 15 MINUTES. DURING THIS TIME THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE ENTIRE CAR, THUS RESULTING IN HAVING TO UNLOCK MY DOOR MANUALLY AND CRAWL THROUGH THE BACK TO GET MY SON OUT. 2 MONTHS LATER MY CAR STARTED LOSING ALL POWER WHEN I STOPPED, ONCE AGAIN RESULTING IN HAVING TO MANUALLY UNLOCK MY CAR AND UNABLE TO LOCK THE DOORS BEHIND ME.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

April 25, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11204956
Consumer Location: ENGLEWOOD, NJ
VIN: 1N4AA5APXCC****

Summary of Complaint

I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE FOR LESS THAN 5 MONTHS AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON IT. AFTER DOING A RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE REALIZED THAT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO REALIZED THAT NISSAN HAS HAD TRANSMISSION RECALLS ON SEVERAL NISSAN MAXIMA'S THROUGH DIFFERENT YEARS EXCEPT FOR THE 2012. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY, WHEN IT WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED AFTER 10 MPH.

Components: POWER TRAIN

February 25, 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 11185143
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: 1N4AA5AP4CC****

Summary of Complaint

TAKATA RECALL. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 40 -50 THE RPMS WOULD JUMP THEN GO BACK DOWN AND JUMP AGAIN, THIS STARTED 2 WEEKS AGO , WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TODAY IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR DID NOT WANT TO MOVE THEN JUMPED INTO GEAR AND BACK OUT . NISSAN KNOWS THAT THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM, AND THEY NEED TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 15, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11171589
Consumer Location: WESTON, FL
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND MELTING

Components: POWER TRAIN

June 23, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 11156444
Consumer Location: MACEDON, NY
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

CURRENTLY AT 130,000 MILES, ORIGINAL OWNER, I JUST REPLACED MY 3RD AND 4TH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, ONE OF WHICH WAS A GENUINE NISSAN PART. FAILURES WERE NOT CRITICAL BUT THEIR "LOOSE" CONDITION WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION CRITERIA. PRIOR TO THIS, THE ORIGINAL FRONT BEARINGS SEPARATELY EXPERIENCED CRITICAL ROAD FAILURES WITH EXCESS NOISE, HEAT AND SEPARATION. BEARINGS WERE REPLACED AT 79,000 (LEFT) AND 45,000 MILES (RIGHT). MAINTENANCE RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE.

Components: STRUCTURE UNKNOWN OR OTHER

November 04, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11152860
Consumer Location: ALEXANDRIA, VA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP4CC****

Summary of Complaint

CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. MOVED OUT OF GEAR ON ITS OWN ROLLED ACROSS STREET CRASHED INTO CAR IN ANOTHER DRIVEWAY.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AIR BAGS

August 01, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11132920
Consumer Location: COLUMBIA, MD
VIN: 1N4AA5AP3CC****

Summary of Complaint

ON DEC 12, 107 MY 2012 MAXIMA HAD A SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR REPLACED (DEALER REPLACED AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FP-NUMBER 98820-9N09C). THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NOT GO OFF AFTER THE CAR STARTED. THE WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON REGARDLESS IF THE CAR WAS STILL OR MOVING OR WHETHER THERE WAS A PASSENGER IN THE CAR OR NOT. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2018 THE EXACT SAME WARNING LIGHT RETURNED WHICH MAKES ME THINK THAT THERE IS A LARGER AIRBAG PROBLEM AT HAND.

Components: SEATS

August 26, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11123075
Consumer Location: ORANGE, CA
VIN: 1N4AA5AP5CC****

Summary of Complaint

SEATS MOVE FORWARD AND BACK WHILE IN MOTION AND BRAKING. FEELS LIKE THE SEAT IS LOOSELY ATTACHED TO VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT COULD COME LOOSE

NISSAN MAXIMA Sold

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