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2012 Nissan Maxima repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (32%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2012 Nissan Maxima 4dr Sedan

290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

21000 mi

US $129
rough idle w warm engine. Dealer could not identify issue and consulted with Nissan tech line... eventually cleaning the MAFS and throttle body cleared the problem... took 3 days to reach that solution. 
55000 mi Car died while driving on interstate with random cylinder misfire. CEL code pulled later to confirm. Towed. Removed air intake. Cleaned intake, MAF sensor, and throttle body. Car ran fine after. 

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2012 Nissan Maxima Engine Problems

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