NissanAltima2012
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Seats

2012 Nissan Altima Seats Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 1, 2017

    Seats

    The driver seat doesnt stay in position. It sits low and doesnt stay lifted

    ODI 11099467

  • March 1, 2016

    Air Bags · Seats

    I believe the recall which came out yesterday for the airbag sensor in the front passenger seat should include 2012 altimas (not just 2013-2016). I have had this issue several times in the last 6 months or so where i may or may not have a passenger or items on my front passenger seat and my airbag indicator light in the middle of the dash board will come on at random, even when there is a full-size adult in the…

    ODI 10862582

  • October 1, 2015

    Power Train · Seats · Unknown Or Other

    Paint is coming off the car from where the factory has repainted over a clear coated surface. Paint is also coming out of the jams of the car causing rust. Parts on the car are also starting to break down. The seats do not properly catch the gear holding them into place. Transmission makes a terrible winding noice

    ODI 10779317

  • November 30, 2013 · 3,600 miles

    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

  • June 30, 2012 · 2,000 miles

    Seats

    The driver's seat is crooked - both across the back and across the seat. This means one's shoulders and torso are twisted and facing the center console, not the steering wheel. Hips are uneven with the right side significantly lower than the left. This is a very uncomfortable and painful position to be in. I have been informed by the dealership that all 2012 altimas are like this and therefore it is not a warranty…

    ODI 10465368