2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV
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- Photo: 2009 Nissan Maxima S, Front Left, 01-02-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Maxima (A35) 1X7A6833 by Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Nissan Maxima, rear 8.22.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2011 Nissan Maxima, rear 3.5.20 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: NISSAN MAXIMA A35 interior by resedabear, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV is a 290-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a xtronic cvt w/manual mode and ds mode, optional paddle shifters and front-wheel drive. It starts at $35,120 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 261 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 190.6 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,565 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $35,120 ($49,713 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ35DE 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6, quad E-VTC valve timing |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT w/manual mode and Ds (Drive Sport) mode, optional paddle shifters |
| 1st Gear | 2.371 |
| 2nd Gear | 0.439 |
| Final Drive | 5.173 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut/coil spring, 25.4mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link double-wishbone, 21.0mm stabilizer |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 25.4 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 21.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.60 x 1.10 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.13 x 0.63 in vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in 10-spoke aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in aluminum-alloy (10-spoke) |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 all-season |
| Tires Rear | 245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 62.4 in |
| Rear Track | 62.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,565 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.1 % risk) |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan MAXIMA.
107 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan MAXIMA
Owner Complaints
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan MAXIMA (6 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Engine | 11 |
| Steering | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN MAXIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.