2012
Nissan
Altima
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175 hp @ 5600 rpm
Horsepower
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
175 hp
Horsepower
180 ft-lb
Torque
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Xtronic
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency6.2 - 8.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity76.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
210 L
Cargo
1,080 mm
Front Legroom
874 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Rear Parking Aid
Security
Security System
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
15 ft0.9"
4.6m
Width
5 ft10.7"
1.8m
Height
4 ft7.9"
1.42m
Wheelbase
8 ft9.3"
2.68m
Gallery
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Colors
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Brilliant Silver Metallic
#8D8D8F
Winter Frost Pearl
#F2F2F2
Super Black
#010101
Dark Slate Metallic
#363738
Crimson Black Metallic
#634D52
Ocean Gray Metallic
#8C96A5
Navy Blue Metallic
#16253A
Red Alert
#AE2515
Saharan Stone Metallic
#796C68
Tuscan Sun Metallic
#731010
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
421 complaints reported to NHTSA
421
Total Reports
22
Crashes
26
Injuries
2
Fires
Most Common Issues
POWER TRAIN
149
ENGINE
68
AIR BAGS
56
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
55
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
49
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
44
Recent Reports
ODI #11700959
Nov 22, 2025
ENGINE
There is a recall for the manufacturer emissions that the website doesn’t have on this car.
Incident: Mar 26, 2020VIN: 1n4al2ap4cc***
ODI #11675421
Jul 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I drove out of town about 40 miles and everything was fine, next day went to leave to come home and immediately noticed high RPMs going about 20MPH. I pulled over, turned the car off and turned it back on, started driving and same thing. I had no choice but to drive it on the interstate. I could get up to 60 very carefully but I was still sitting around 4000rpms. It wouldn’t shift gears at all (I know it’s a CVT and doesn’t have gears). I then noticed a high squealing noise, thankfully made it home with a lot of honking and middle fingers even though I had my hazards on. Once I made it home, plugged in my OBD scanner and had a pending DTC of P1778 which I have found to be the stepper motor. Aka the death code. It’ll start, shift into all other gears, but is making a high squealing noise even when idle and in park and when revving in park the squeal gets louder. I even attempted the “semi manual’ to see if I could get it to catch, I couldn’t at all. No matter what “gear” I was in it wouldn’t bring the RPMs down.
Incident: Jul 19, 2025VIN: 1N4AL2AP5CN***
ODI #11670314
Jun 30, 2025
Crash
STEERINGSUSPENSIONPOWER TRAIN
The vehicle is unsafe to driver and others on the road. The power steering hose has had a leak since it was manufactured and was not fixed by the manufacturer at all! Tie rods gave away within 5 years of a mileage less than 24,200 miles. Cv joints along with tie rods have been easily compromised and damaged causing loss of control and steering .suspensions are no longer in tact nor reliable and will pose a danger. All errors were not found by manufacturer and has caused immediate danger to not only driver but everyone on the road. The engine has a rattle only after 2 years which is not usual.
Incident: Jun 23, 2025VIN: 1N4AL2AP1CC***
ODI #11664378
Jun 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics after purchasing the vehicle and the mass air flow, spark plugs, sensor coils, and other various engine parts and catalytic converters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Incident: May 3, 2015VIN: 1N4AL2AP2CN***
ODI #11649779
Mar 21, 2025
STEERINGSUSPENSIONENGINE
Clunking and bouncing from right tire followed by acceleration not working properly
Incident: Feb 12, 2025VIN: 1N4AL2AP8CN***
ODI #11632800
Dec 27, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLENGINEFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The sensor was replaced but the light engine light still came back on now the speed sensor is causing the issue. The abs light comes on while accelerating it jumps and jerks
Incident: Dec 4, 2024VIN: 1N4AL2AP6CN***
ODI #11620637
Oct 18, 2024
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle, followed by a dragging sound. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to shake abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear driver side tire was hanging from the suspension. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 236,000.
Incident: Oct 17, 2024VIN: 1N4AL2AP3CC***
ODI #11584714
Apr 23, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHERENGINEFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The transmissions go out fast in the ctv Nissan Altima 2012
Incident: Apr 22, 2024VIN: 1N4AL2APXCN***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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