2012 Nissan Maxima: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Maxima that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711387 (filed 01/16/2026): “Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 nissan maxima. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a dealer sale. the contact stated that the mileage on the title was not available. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 150,000. the vehi…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11519613 (filed 04/29/2023): “Green wire burn throughout the entire wiring harness..from alternator to engine fuse box and also to inside fuse box.. bypassing the blown fuses and/or relays!!…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11468421 (filed 06/09/2022): “On june 9, 2022 @8:50am i was driving my nissan maxima to work and as i was at the stop light waiting to go through the intersection, the car shut off completely cutting off all power. i have push button and no electric was working. my jumper cables were in the trunk but i could not access them beca…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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