2012 Nissan Altima Unknown Or Other Problems
- 35
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 35 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
Strong exhaust odor inside car.cracked exhaust manifold was found,second one i will have to put on car,first was discovered at approximately 85/88000 miles.read forums and discovered earlier versions were recalled for same problem and seems to be a common problem among later models.got a headache from strong smell.very noticeable when car is stationary/idling.
ODI 11302561
Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 nissan altima cvt transmission issues. Altima has recalled from 2007-2010 and then again after 2012 for the cvt transmissions. Mine is doing the same things and nissan doesn't have a way for me to check the fluids. The dealership said they can fix the problem for over $7000. I'm in the dealership right now and he says again that he can't check the fluids but that i can replace it if i want but that it might…
ODI 11265347
Unknown Or Other
Sticky, shiny dashboard which impairs visibility due to glare and is gross to the touch.
ODI 11258729
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I have a automatic 2012 nissan altima w. 130k miles. While driving, my car automatically shifted to neutral and in order for me to stop, i had to place my emergency brakes on. The gear was stuck in between neutral and reverse and unable to move. Thought it was a shifter console, but turns out it was my transmission. In this model car, there is a class action law suit against nissan for failing cvt…
ODI 11208673
Unknown Or Other
Transmission went out whining noise..would not go over 40 mph . Rpms went up but no power .. Had towed to dealer advised transmission was bad ..transmission shop advised would cost $ 3800 to repair and nissan transmissions were faulty has 150,000 miles ..
ODI 11195245
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The vehicles engine is burning oil very rapidly and when i spoke with several mechanics to get a other opinions, and i was told it is a common problem with this vehicle. The dashboard is also very sticky and is melting was told that that happens to the vehicles as well.
ODI 11186290
Unknown Or Other
My transmission went out and i took it to a mechanic and they said it is gonna cost 3,400 to fix it i would like to see if there has been a recall on the transmission i was coming home from work and and the transmission just stoped working bearely made it home
ODI 11190129
Engine · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Losses power when driving when making turns it shakes it over heats
ODI 11244568
Unknown Or Other
One 2 separate occasions my vehicle has completely shut down without warning. The first time was while i was sitting a red, the second time i was actually driving through traffic and the car lost all power i without any warning. The first time it happened it took about a hour before the car would start again, luckily the second time it happened i was able to start the car within a few minutes. I have read a few…
ODI 11155755
Unknown Or Other
2012 nissan altima. Cvt transmission. Car lost power and couldn't drive over 50 mph. A week later, car won't even accelerate. 107,000 miles currently on vehicle. Currently was in motion on a city street when it lost total power. No acceleration in reverse or in drive.
ODI 11141625
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Security prompt to" press brake to start" in vechicle information display failed causing confusion on proper starting procedure for the vechicle. Information to start vechicle is blank in the screen,this problem started with early 2007 models and has showed up in my 2012 altima. This vechicle is store normally has 32k miles on it as of 10/9/2018 and shouldnt have had this kind of failure. What else is going to fail…
ODI 11139124
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The traction(slip) symbol has been on for months causing my brakes to squeal regardless of being on the brakes. Transmission has started kicking into lower gears while traveling on interstate speed.
ODI 11124719
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Cvt transmission has went out. I was diving on the highway and all of a sudden my car slowed down and wouldn't go past 20 mph. Nissan stated that transmission is gone and a new one is needed. $4000. Same thing happened to my previous car. 2010 nissan altima
ODI 11110853
Unknown Or Other
I have a sticky, shiny, melted, reflective dashboard causing a problem with safely operating the vehicle because i cannot see out of the windshield due to the reflective glare. This is had a gradual onset and is gradually worsening. Nissan took responsibility for this defect in 2007-2009 models but in my case nissan refuses to take responsibility for this defect in my car.
ODI 11097636
Unknown Or Other
My transmission had to be replaced at 112,000miles in sept 2017. Now today i find out that i may potentially have transmission issues again, date being (3/14/2018). Codes are : bcm; transmissions fault 4; ipdm e/r fault 3. This is ridiculous, i will be taking it into fort worth nissan on saturday 3/17/2018 to determine if it is failing again, it being only 9,000 miles later.
ODI 11079125
Unknown Or Other
The seal on the oil cooler of my vehicle has failed and nissan won't repair it. I have researched this and i have found that this problem is common on my vehicle. Here is a link to an example of what i am talking about -- http://www.carproblemzoo.com/nissan/altima/engine-oil-leaking-problems.php nissan told me they would have to have a mechanic at one of their dealerships at a cost to me look at it. I have had a…
ODI 11217239
Unknown Or Other
Vehicle just lost all power while driving on a busy highway. No power at all, almost tail ended by another vehicle that swirled into emergency lane to avoid hitting me. Unable to use hazard lights, as there was no power to the car. Luckily i had a portable jumper and had to exit my car and stand in front of vehicle with hood up, unable to see traffic coming and very scared of getting hit because i had no hazard…
ODI 11072524
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Transmission problem codes is coming step motors
ODI 11065440
Unknown Or Other
The wiper blades suddenly stopped working during a heavy downpour. My son was driving on the interstate at the time and attempted to get off on a side road as he had very limited visibility which resulted in a head on collision with another vehicle coming in the opposite direction on the side road.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11044384
Unknown Or Other
The dashboard is completely melting and it is getting sticky and dangerous to drive. It produces a glare and it obstructs the view. The glare is stopping me from seeing the cars and objects in front of me. It is extremely dangerous.
ODI 10993862
Unknown Or Other
CAR DASH COVER MELTING
ODI 11081915
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was driving my car down the road heading to get something to eat. It was a sunday night, it just started misting rain. I drove on my usual curvy 2 lane paved highway and then proceed onto my usual 4 lane paved highway to mcdonald's where i got food inside and then upon leaving decided to go through drive through for another item. I left and headed approximately 3 miles back on the same road i traveled to town on.…
Fire reported
ODI 10971264
Unknown Or Other
On july 18, 2016, while parked at work on the side of a road, the right front passenger window shattered. The police determined it was not caused by anything hitting it. The window that shattered was facing a yard, not the street, so no projectile object hit it. The police thought it might be the heat (in the 80's, but in ny, and we had it for 18 months in nc where it's a lot hotter, with no incident). Then on…
ODI 10897383
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Im driving down the freeway taking the curve downtown dallas & my car stalls o power available. I cannot steer to coast, nor put can ion emergency flashers. Where it dies it sits. This is a major safety issue and nissan cannot figure out why. I have only had car for 2 months. Very disappointed and scared.
ODI 10896011
Power Train · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on the interstate to fl from ky at around 65-75 mph the vehicle would not accelorate past 3000 rpm's. Going up hills was the worst, cars would pass and our vehicle would slowly decline in speed. Pulled over to check the car out and after if cooled down it when back to working okay but after another hour on the road it done the same thing.
ODI 10892429