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.
Door · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving during inclement weather, the doors failed to lock and unlock on a couple of occasions. The failure became progressively worse over the years. The contact was locked inside and outside of the vehicle without warning numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 10722671
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Bought this car nov 30 2013 from the dealer that originally owned it, it was a loaner car for their service dept. From day one that i have owned it, the passenger airbag light goes on an off at will. With nothing in the seat, it comes on and off, with a person in the seat it also comes on and off. This is a major safety issue! I took it to the dealer and they said it didn't do it while they were looking at it. Bring…
ODI 10566763
Electrical System · Steering
When i try to start the car, the power comes on(radio comes on, dashboard lights), but the ignition doesn't start. The car has less than 15k miles on it. *tr
ODI 10543900
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the no key message suddenly displayed and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The failure occurred on multiple occasions with two different keys. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10641968
Electrical System
Power locks/windows were slow. Contacted nissan and spoke to [xxx] that told me we needed to take it to the dealer, but it was not covered because of the mileage. I didn't understand what the mileage had to do with the windows and locks. Nissan took care of the issue. In january 2013 they all went out and contacted [xxx] again. They would not pay for the work until we paid out of pocket and they reimbursed us minus…
ODI 10679335
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited several electrical failures. The battery fluid would discharge and the battery was replaced once. The doors exhibited an abnormal grinding noise and the doors actuator was replaced. The remote also failed to start the engine and the dealer advised that the failure to start was caused by the anti-theft system. The failure mileage…
ODI 10511359
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, she was trying to turn the radio on but accidentally turned the engine off because the radio and push-to-start buttons were abnormally close in proximity. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 18,000.
ODI 10490360
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Light in the glovebox doesnot have a switch. It turns on as soon as the headlights are turned on. My glovebox was full of some paper and i opened the glove box to fin dhte papers became very hot to touch and i felt like they would burn any moment. A switch should be included so that the light turns on only when the glove compartment is opened. Any cloth of easily flammable material can catch fire due to heat and go…
ODI 10732763
Electrical System
2012 nissan altima would not shut off. Ignition switch was unresponsive. The fuel pump fuse had to be removed so the car would shut off. Then the negative battery cable was removed to reset. Battery cable was reconnected and fuel pump fuse reinstalled. Car would now start and shut off normally. This has only happened once but it concerns us because this car is only four months old and has less than 5,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10456172
Electrical System
The display screen that communicates navigation map, radio, phone, backup camera picture, etc. Stopped working. *tr
ODI 10441268
Electrical System
If you leave the key outside the vehicle and it is touching the vehicle the push button ignition will acknowledge the key and start the vehicle. According to the manual the key must be with you (inside) in order for the vehicle to start. There is no warning stating otherwise. This is a personal security and safety issue. *tr
ODI 10436623