2012 Nissan Maxima Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Nissan Maxima, 6% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The driver seat of my '12 Maxima moves upon acceleration and deceleration. I've read many forums and groups and this seems to be a prevalent issue. Sreious injury could result cause you don't know if the seat will break causing loss of control. Nissan is aware of the issue yet doesn't seem to care. The dealer is also aware and shows no concern. I'm going to inform every forum and group to write a complaint on this site maybe resulting in solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11076799, filed 2018-03, 35,000 miles“The driver seat has a slight rock when taking off and breaking. I bought the car used back in october 2014 from a honda dealer. I noticed the rocking but thought it was just a loose nut or something so I didn't look into it right away. When I took it in to the Nissan dealer they said the frame was broken. I was told it was no longer under warranty. I contacted Nissan USA and was told they had no known issue with the seat and that it was out of warranty and they would not fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679624, filed 2015-01, 48,100 miles“Driver seat rocks back and forth during acceleration and stopping. Nissan says that it is not a problem and there is nothing they can do. Was told it was because that the seat has so many moving parts it can be loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10716668, filed 2015-05, 38,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11123075, filed 2018-08, 75 miles“Driver seat rocks slightly on take off acceleration or slowing of vehicle. Has existed since car was new and recurs frequently. Nissan has issued service bulletin for 2009-2010 service year for problem (ntb09-092b) but has not extended it to subsequent years although user complaints are rampant. I am concerned that seat could come loose in collision. Dealer claims they cannot replicate the issue to avoid warranty repair. Nissan fails to acknowledge larger quality and potential safety issue on multiple years of Maxima model..”
NHTSA complaint #10614703, filed 2014-07, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10192198Jun 17, 2013SERVICE INFORMATION If you confirm there is a need to replace the steering wheel switches on an Applied Vehicle for any reason: - Do not replace the driver air bag module. The…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 15 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 3% |
| 1995 | 20 | 13% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 6 | 5% |
| 1991 | 9 | 12% |
| 1990 | 6 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Maxima
27 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Maxima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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