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2012 Nissan Maxima consumer reviews

$32,420 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Maxima Nissan
(65 reviews)
98% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Upgrade to a Maxima

Purchased it as my Nissan Altima kept me in the driving mode for over 12 years. I'm the 2nd owner of this 2012 Silver Maxima. It has what I need. I classify it as my 'retirement' car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

This car is exactly what I was looking for with a great price. It drives great. Great on gas. Speakers are really good. I absolutely love it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent used car purchase

Dependable car with stein motor and well designed interior with complete interior options. Great choice for college student away from home and even better gas mileage. Would definitely recommend this car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nissan Maxima Great Car

I love this car. The car is impressive to look at. Most people think I paid a lot more money than I actually did for the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, sporty and comfortable

I own the S type 2012 maxima. I truly believe this is the sexiest year maxima to date. I added an extensive amount of after market accessories that, quite frankly, has people asking me what car it is. I regularly get comments on its custom, stylish look, which I'm proud of. I have not had any mechanical issues at all. I change my own oil every 4000 with full synthetic with a synthetic oil stabilizer for added performance. i'm getting 23 MPG highway. This may be due to having it performance tuned, and adding a cold-air intake with aftermarket mufflers. This is the most pleasant, reliable and elegant/sexy car I ever owned. I love it so much, I purchased a second car to use occassionally just to keep the mileage down on my maxima. I want to keep this car for a very long time. This year maxima, in my opinion, is the best year of any maxima's to date.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my Maxima

It is spacious inside, with a sleek design inside and out, very classy looking. Practical car, as everyone knows Nissan is a great car that runs very well, good in gas and lasts long. This is my first Nissan vehicle (I previously owned Dodge), and I wasn?t sure if I was going to actually fall in love with it, as I was looking for a reliable car that is good looking, rather than a ?cool? car. I must say, it did not disappoint, and I?m in love with my Nissan Maxima! I highly reccoment if you?re considering Nissan Maxima as your car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice car for a Nissan

It has all the luxury you would get in a Benz or any high end car. It?s fast not to bad on gas and really sporty looking. I?m satisfied with it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have owned so far

I worked at a dealership and immediately fell in love with this car. I love the design of the car. It is also the sport package so it comes with 19 inch rims that stand out. The car is super quick too. I definitely made the right choice on this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Better than I had hoped

I was looking for a car that would be easy for the wife to get in and out of because of her health issues. This car fit that need perfectly but the milage I get is far better than I had expected. On long drives I get around 20 to 32 MPG and 19 to 24 in town driving. Far better than I had expected.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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From sports car, to year round performance vehicle

I had a 350 Z, but it was rear wheel drive and terrible in the snow. After barely getting through 1 winter, I traded it in the following fall and stuck with the Nissan line. I got a pre used 2012 Maxima. The performance was parallel to the Z and with the front wheel drive and heavier body style, much better in the snow too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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