2012 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- failure failure · 6 records
- notified failure · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
- repaired notified · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
This was a used pre-certified car, purchased from the dealer in which did not have any issues until its warranty was practically no longer valid. The cars electrical system started to have issues. The issues with the electrical system started with the usb port connection to a cellular device. Sometimes the car will recognize the phone, other times i have to disconnect the usb to phone connection, turn the usb cord…
ODI 11252717
Electrical System
The trunk will not open with the lever inside or with the fob. This occurred when the car was staionary and without warning.
ODI 11296875
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The power outlet in the center console had gone bad so my husband changed the fuse and as soon as i started to drive, my car started jumping and would not go over 15mph. The traction control light and check engine light had both come on. I turned the car off for about 30 seconds then cranked it again, the traction control light was off and the car drove fine. Now at random times, usually if the car is left idling,…
ODI 11254592
Electrical System
When it rains it leaks water in the vehicle near the sunroof in the headliner on both passenger and driver side of vehicle. It will leak (drip) while parked and while in drive
ODI 11206053
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
18hoz-1diag c check & diagnos (tech 561) complaint: service engine soon light is on also c/s they were driving on freeway in traffic while rpms were around low 1,ooo vehicle would buck from slow speeds trying to accelerate also when vehicle was on a hill at a stop vehicle would not accelerate and started rolling backwards once vehicle gained momentum vehicle started moving please check and advise. Cause: verified…
ODI 11192671
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
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not recognize the fob key even after the fob key battery was changed. The vehicle had to be manually operated. The dealer and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI 11074096
Electrical System
The problem i'm having is that all 3 passenger door locks stopped working (no auto lock, no power lock, no fob lock) at the same time. My work involves driving children and nissan's failure to address this issue is about to cost me a job and it endangers any children who are able to open the door due to this malfunction. On nissan forums and other websites, a plethora of complaints about this have taken place for…
ODI 11065715
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Transmission problem codes is coming step motors
ODI 11065440
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 nissan altima. While the vehicle was parked at home with the engine turned off, it caught on fire. The contact noticed the flames coming from the front of the vehicle between the hood and windshield. Prior to the fire, there were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact extinguished the fire with a water hose. The fire department and police were not notified. The auto insurance…
Fire reported
ODI 11048556
Electrical System
The vehicle's doors stopped locking and unlocking properly. It has been found that all 4 door locks have the same issue, where they lock sometimes and at other times, they don't. The alarm system is doing strange things, also. By that, i mean there will be times when i press the door button and hear the double-beep, instead of the single-beep that would unlock the button. As i open the door, i expect the alarm to go…
ODI 11072216
Air Bags · Electrical System
Just purchased this vehicle used and noticed on the test drive the passenger seat airbag light was lit up indicating it was off, even though someone was in the seat. Brought it to their attention, 5 minutes later they brought it back claiming it needed reset due to a sensor having something to do with a carseat. The light wasn't on with a passenger so i assumed it was fine. Now the light briefly illuminates at start…
ODI 10978727
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
I just recently replaced the battery in my 2012 nissan altima and now i am having the following problems: gauge cluster is not working at all (engine temp, rpm, speedometer, gas). Everything else is working fine. I had all the fuses checked and all are working properly. I took to dealer, they are saying replace instrument cluster, program and retest for bcm failure(2 concerns-inst cluster no comm, power and ground…
ODI 10970695
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted by the key fob. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park to stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,090.
ODI 10969266
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle continued to exhibit a loss of power and was taken for further inspection and diagnosis. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10928458
Electrical System
All three passenger door lock actuators are failing. The problem occurs when the vehicle is stationary, with the engine and accessories off. When i activate the lock with the button on the outside of the driver's door, one or more doors sometimes fail to lock or unlock. The problem seems to happen more often in cold weather. The problem may happen less often when i use the remote fob to lock/unlock the doors. If the…
ODI 10908503
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
When traveling on freeway at 70-100 mph car will loose acceleration and slowly slow down to 40 mph no matter how far the gas pedal is depressed. Will not regain power until the car is pulled over shut off and within 5-10 minutes restarted and will repeat again within 15 -20 minutes of reaching 70 mph.
ODI 11019116
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While in park, the vehicle failed to start and "intelligent key issue, will not start" was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10854274
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start; however, certain electrical functions. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The start button illuminated bright red when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The…
ODI 10808688
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting for a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10703315
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 6/25/15*cn
ODI 10711937
Electrical System · Engine
I was at a red light and the car just shut down. I had to turn the car off and restart it! This is the second time this has happened. The first time about a year ago. I thought i had done something to make it happen the first the first time. Now i know it is the car. This is serious and scary! From reading the complaints i see this has happened to others and while they were driving! *tr
ODI 10664545
Electrical System · Tires
Tire pressure sensor light comes on when it is cold and stays on. Check pressure and tires are ok. Safety issues ars you never know if you have a problem. Called nissan and they said not to worry when it get warmer the sensor light will go off, but when do you know if you really have a tire problem and a potential crash? I want the sensor replaced. *tr
ODI 10669858
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
On monday night at 12:00am i was driving from california to las vegas nevada. I was going 75 miles an hour when the car started to loose speed. The excel-orator would not move and had locked.the car speed had dropped to 40mph and would not move. There was a semi in front of me and two other vehicles to the side of me. I almost got into a big accident. I was able to pull over to the side. Terrified, i began to panic…
ODI 10621159
Electrical System
All four doors of the "door lock actuator" failed. Need to use key only replaced two which also failed. ( 12 months warranty) concern related to the electrical integrity of the vehicle. What else may fail while driving.
ODI 10744783