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2012 Nissan Maxima consumer reviews

$32,420 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Maxima Nissan
(64 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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excellent car

The drive on this car is excellent. The car smooth and the very economical with fuel. We bought 2 of these because of the cost-effective of fuel. I recommend this vehicle. We purchased our vehicle at Route 22 nissan, hillside NJ

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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One of the nicest cars i ever owned

This car is sporty , Sexy ,attractive and comfortable. You will know when you drive it. It's not like any other maxima that they made.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Luxurious ride at reasonable price.

My wife is the primary driver and loves her Maxima. She chose it over Acura, Genesis, Lincoln and Cadillac. Great looks, visibility, handling, powerful 290hp, quiet and easy entry/exit. Dual sunroof and Bose Sound are first rate. Only complaint is gas mileage, barely over 20 mpg. Also requirement for Premium gas seems excessive. Next time I'm certain Maxima will be at top of her "must drive" list.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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BEST CAR I EVER HAD!

I just purchased my 2012 Nissan Maxima on Dec. 10, 2012. I love it! The car I traded in was a 2003 Maxima, and I bought it brand new. I owned it for nine and a half years, and it was the best car ever OWNED! It had 137,000 miles on it. The reason I purchased another Maxima, is because it was a great car! I love my new one, and PRAY TO GOD it lasts as long, or even longer, then my 2003.

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
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun and Stylish

Wife has serious back issues and she can fall asleep quickly with the comfortable drive. A win for us both. Great acceleration response and handling. Pleased with my decision.

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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Maxima

The 2012 Maxima is a good performance car. It is not as good as Maximas of past years, but holds it's own. My past car was a Volvo S80. I compared the Maxima to the new S60. My kids are grown so I no longer needed a car as big as the S80, so I was opting for the S60. In my opinion, the steering and handling was much better on the Maxima. That was a big selling point for me. The external styling is very sharp, especially with the Crimson Black color, and the interior instrument cluster is smartly designed. Overall it's a nice car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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A Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

I travel a lot (2000 miles a month). Needed something comfortable. I got a great deal on a white Maxima with the limited addition package. Cloth seats, no navigation, no sat radio. Dealer gave me a great deal. Car has been flawless in its first 6000 miles.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car but leather seats are hard

We enjoy the car and its features but find the leather seat hard and gets uncomfortable on a long drive. We are hoping the seats will soften up over time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT CAR BUT SOME FLAWS

PROS.ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING CARS OUT THERE.GAS MILEAGE FROM 19 TO A UNHEARD OF 33MPG.THE POWER.CONS.CVT TRANSMISSION IS ANNOYING(CAMRYS NEW V6 AUTOMATIC IS SWEET.FWD PUT THE METAL TO THE PEDAL HOLD ON TO THAT STEARING WHEEL.THE GOODYEAR RSA(HORRIBLE)GIVE ME THE GOODYEAR F1 PLEASE....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Buy this car!!!!

I recently bought this with the Sports package (dont buy it without it). I love it! I use it for business and drive about 4000 miles per month. This car is extremely fast and zippy. Yet, it feels like a cadillac when your on long trips. If you purchase this car I promise you will absolutely love everything about 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 New car
  • Does recommend this car
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