1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Engine

2012 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

52
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 52 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • failure mileage · 9 records
  • repaired notified · 4 records
  • repaired failure · 4 records
  • same thing · 4 records
  • failure failure · 4 records
  • approximate failure · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi18
30–60k mi9
100–150k mi8
1–30k mi7
150–400k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 3, 2013 · 74,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that in order for the vehicle to start it required a jump start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

    ODI 10885854

  • September 20, 2012 · 1,050 miles

    Body · Engine

    Purchased my 2012 nissan altima coupe 8/2/2012. In just over 30 days the paint was coming off the rear bumper on both sides near the rear tire where the bumper meets the body of the car. Took the car in to have the bumper repainted. Within 60 days the paint was coming off in the same place again. Took the car back last month and was repainted with 3 flaws...needless to say it has to go back yet again!! Also, within…

    ODI 10504150