2012 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving over 30 mph, the vehicle became very unstable and swayed to the right and left. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (mountain view nissan, [redacted], chattanooga, tn) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 23,000.
ODI 11172031
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
Cvt, the car jerks, shudders, stalls while driving. This is very dangerous! Engine revs on its own, read about the horrible nissan cvt will never purchase a nissan nor recommend to anyone! Turning is a nightmare, driving on the highway is quite scary. Called customer service nissan does not care! Class action suit should be filed asap this is people lives you're talking about !
ODI 11127950
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
On the above date, my vehicle was involved in an accident which after thorough assessment by the body shop and by the insurance company's field adjusters, was deemed a total loss. My vehicle's steering suddenly became very difficult due to the front wheels becoming seemingly locked and steering in the right direction was impossible. Steering wheel was extremely hard to turn as well. The airbags did not deploy…
Crash reported
ODI 10761112
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
My son was driving, lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle veered off of the road and hit a tree, went through a residential backyard fence and came to rest 3ft. Before an 8ft. Embankment into a creek. The airbags deployed and he had to be extricated from the vehicle. He suffered the following injuries: - 2 broken vertebra in his neck - broken clavicle - 4 broken ribs - collapsed lungs - laceration on his upper…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10650148
Engine · Power Train · Suspension
While in operation climbing up and inclines this vehicle engine lose power to approx: 40 - 50 miles and hour, along with a whining in the transmission, also the front suspension appears to be shaking. Windows refuse to go up and down. *tr
ODI 10611060
Suspension · Tires · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the rear tires became worn. The contact took the vehicle to a local tire dealer to have the tires replaced. However, the tires could not be aligned correctly due to faulty calipers. The contacted stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving at least 55 mph due to not having the wheel properly aligned. The failure mileage was 29,509.…
ODI 10551961
Steering · Suspension
I purchased a 2012 nissan altima. While driving 35-40 mph the car began rattling,noise,bing like and vibration. When i reached the speed of 60mph, it began to shake and jerk. It's really hard to explain what it feels like, but i know it's not normal, i took it to the dealership, they said the front tires need rotated. The tires were rotated and the problem still exist. This car was a certified/used purchase on feb.…
ODI 10498290
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph he heard a rattling noise and vibration. The contact was notified of a recall for nhtsa campaign id number: 11v371000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 736.
ODI 10479596
Suspension
Headliner was made incorrect for all 2012 models and nissan is aware and refuses to issue a recall. We have two of the same year altima purchased on the same date. Also there is something wrong with the suspension still and when i turn to left it makes a popping sound. Went in to get oil changed and was told i had an oil leak that was going back into my engine and blew one of my cylinders and tore an o-ring so had…
ODI 10515869
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle veered from left to right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the technician stated that the suspension needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000 and the current mileage was 74,331.
ODI 10585528