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2012 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2012 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 55000 mi US $273 |
Replace mass air flow sensor DL3002 |
| 47200 mi US $20 |
Got a check engine light, reader said it was MAF. I cleaned MAF and changed Air Filter. Light stayed out for about 400 miles and came back on. I checked for Vacuum leaks and tightened some clamps. Light came back on in about 300 miles. Found there is a TSB on Issue and Nissan would not perform and wanted to charge. I reset the light and it has been out for 300 miles. No drive-ability issues and no MPG issues. TSB fits perfect, and computer needs updated and I am not paying them for the problem that they caused. |
| 47000 mi | Re-set trouble code once again after 706 miles of light free driving. Code still says it is the Mass Air Flow Sensor. No drive-ability issues, no changes in mpg. Will monitor until light returns |
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 40600 mi | Broken cat converter mounting. Dealer replaced exhaust manifold with cat converter mount. Nissan warranty for cat converters is 8 years or 80,000 miles. No charge covered under warranty. |
| 52000 mi US $400 |
Oil leak |
| 25300 mi | Vehicle threw a code for throttle position sensor. Dealer replaced O2 sensor under warranty. |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Exhaust manifold heat shield rattling. Replaced heat shield. |
| 67200 mi US $50 |
Oil cooler to block gasket was leaking. Replaced gasket and O ring. |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Water pump leaked and seized up. Replaced water pump and belt. |
| 19000 mi | faulty o-ring replacement in oil housing. |
| 111000 mi | Timing chain tensioner made rattle noise for 1-2 seconds on cold start. Not a problem, but wanted to be sure. Change of oil from 5w-30 conventional to 5w-30 synthetic seems to have quieted the tensioner. Noise no longer there at this time. |
| 133000 mi US $450 |
Check engine light indicated problem with Mass Air FLow sensor but there were no driveability problems. Replace MAF, problem solved |
| 136000 mi US $225 |
MAF sensor previously replaced. Check engine light returns with same MAF code. ECU reflashed with an update from Nissan that is supposed to solve the false MAF code that keeps returning.. Did not work, code returned. |
| 139000 mi US $225 |
Heat shield above transmission was rotten and vibrating against the transmission causing a noise that sounded like it was coming from the transmission. Shield was removed and CVT fluid changed while car was in shop. Problem solved and car drives smoother with new fluid. |
| 153000 mi US $350 |
Mass Air Flow sensor failed again, setting the car in limp mode. Grounds checked, potential vacuum leaks checked and MAF replaced with genuine Nissan part. ECU reprogrammed for new MAF. This is a revisit of a problem that has occurred in the past. I suspect an aftermarket MAF was used by the shop that previously attempted the repair, though I was told the part was OEM manufacturer. |
| 14100 mi | Cylinder head got stuck. |
| 49000 mi | Valve stuck engine was junked. |
2012 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 26700 mi | Noise coming from the engine area, audible in the exhaust pipe also. They could hear the noise at first, but found nothing, later no more noise. They said probably something in the air intake, later blew out. |
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