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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 48 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
| Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 20125000 mi | DIY repair for several rattles in the cabin. Pass. side a-pillar, cupholders, trim around nav unit, and glove compartment. Spent around two hours to resolve them. Wrapped most clips in thick tape, adhesive felt in a couple areas. | ||
| Oct 20125700 mi | Water leak around the driver's door during extended rains. Dealership replaced the seal around the door. | ||
| Jun 201438000 mi | Water was entering the turn signal light in driver's side mirror. The signal housing was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201567000 mi | Repetitive whirring noise at 25-35mph, vibration at higher speeds. Wheel bearing was determined to be the cause. Replaced under Nissan extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201676000 miUS $800 | Rear sway bar bent. Elected to replace with aftermarket rather than install the same faulty part under warranty. $300. Replaced front struts and rear shocks due to poor handling. Also replaced all related mounts/bearings. Front driver strut mount was causing a knocking sound prior to replacement. Rear driver shock was failed entirely, both rears leaking. $500. | ||
| Feb 201797000 mi | Replaced driver front wheel bearing due to noise and vibration. | ||
| Mar 2018120000 miUS $35 | Speaker in front passenger door failed. Replaced. | ||
| May 2021165000 miUS $500 | AC clutch failed, rusted on so badly replacement of compressor was also required. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201755000 miUS $273 | Replace mass air flow sensor DL3002 | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jan 20122700 mi | Trunk lid was crooked and rubbing on the bumper. Exhaust was not aligned properly and one muffler was lower than the other, as well as one stuck out more than the other. Paint Defect on the roof that looked like a 2 inch worm was painted over. Sharp burs around the wheel well lip. Dealer will need to file and paint. Passenger side seat would not move. Not able to adjust it. | ||
| Oct 201747200 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 201847000 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 | ||
| Apr 201960196 miUS $98 | Replaced Wheel Bearing | ||
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016107000 miUS $1200 | Ac compressor had to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201548000 miUS $200 | TPMS sensor will show on | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201549900 mi | From wheel bearing. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201665400 mi | Took the car into Costco as I had a warning light. They told me that the tires sold with the car were not recommended as they would not support the weight of the car. Had them replace all tires with recommended tires. Also had a tire sensor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201767360 mi | Pushed white fuse into place so that Air Conditioning would not come on each time car is started. Apparently the factory does not fully insert it as it can drain the battery in the car lot. | ||
| Mar 201769440 miC $700 | Rotors were warped Replaced them and got new brake shoes as well. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201752000 miUS $400 | Oil leak | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201866000 miUS $1500 | A/C/stopped working. Needed new compressor and condenser. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017145000 miUS $200 | Transmission needs to be replaced at 147,000. I called Nusssn America and they would not help. I’ll never buy a Nissan product again. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201796000 miUS $1450 | AC compressor replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in South Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201440600 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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201654000 miUS $100 | Had to replace wheel bearings and hub assembly of the front wheels since it started making noise | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - May 2023 | |||
| Oct 201325300 mi | Vehicle threw a code for throttle position sensor. Dealer replaced O2 sensor under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $200 | Rear brake disc replacement due to excessive runout. | ||
| Jan 2020115000 miUS $50 | Exhaust manifold heat shield rattling. Replaced heat shield. | ||
| Jun 2020126000 miUS $915 | AC Compressor died and was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2021146000 mi | High pressure power steering hose replaced. CV Joint replacement; boot torn. | ||
| Feb 2022146000 miUS $500 | Leaking high-pressure power steering hose. There still appears to be a minor leak. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 20128000 mi | Outside temp sensor inop | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201341000 miUS $50 | Cruise control inoperable. No communication between steering wheel switches and CC components under the hood. Connection restored, but off hand I do not know the specific parts replaced. Covered by extended warranty after $50 deductible | ||
| Jan 201552800 miUS $200 | Replace worn rear shocks. Should be considered maintenance rather than problem. | ||
| Jun 2016111000 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. | ||
| Apr 2017133000 miUS $450 | Check engine light indicated problem with Mass Air FLow sensor but there were no driveability problems. Replace MAF, problem solved | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 2017139000 miUS $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. | ||
| Apr 2018153000 miUS $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201482000 miUS $561 | low hum noise, diagnosed as wheel bearing. Parts sold as whole assembly. Repaired with no issues | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201319000 mi | faulty o-ring replacement in oil housing. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 20127000 mi | Audio sound level is diminished most of the time. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201314100 mi | Cylinder head got stuck. | ||
| May 201549000 mi | Valve stuck engine was junked. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201439100 mi | Rust appeared near chrome plating on trunk, near trunk release button. Discovered prior to 36000 miles. Dealer seems familiar with this issue and kept car for 1 week to redo paint and replace chrome parts on trunk. Provided loaner car. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201667200 miUS $50 | Oil cooler to block gasket was leaking. Replaced gasket and O ring. | ||
| Dec 201774000 miUS $600 | Replaced compressor. | ||
| Apr 201875000 miUS $600 | Water pump leaked and seized up. Replaced water pump and belt. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 20121000 mi | AC problems, not enough refrigerant. Fixed by adding some. | ||
2012 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201523000 mi | Acceleration surge. I complained to the dealership but they mentioned the surge is normal for a CVT. I wasn't too happy with it, so I sold the car. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201426700 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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