Are there any problems with the 2012 Nissan Altima?

Problems & Complaints. CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark. It’s an expensive repair at nearly $2,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.

What are the symptoms of a Nissan Altima fuel injector failure?

No matter how the fuel injector fails, the symptoms are pretty much the same ones. These symptoms are: Rough idle. Lack of power. Hesitation when you accelerate your 2.5L Nissan Altima (Sentra) down the road. Misfire trouble codes: P0300: Random Cylinder Misfire.

Is the Nissan Altima 2.5S a 4 cylinder car?

Picked up a 2.5S Sedan over the weekend, and so far we love it! Other than an issue with getting XM (see below) we have no complaints. The car has very good performance for a 4-cylinder, has plenty of power for passing accelerates to speed well.

What kind of mileage does a Nissan Altima get?

My Altima 2.5S is amazing. Good mileage I average 25-28 mpg combine and with a bigger 20 gallons fuel tank I can drive up to 450 miles before refueling. The car is responsive when I press down the gas pedal but it makes that drone noise which kind of bother me every once in a while.

What kind of gasoline should I use for my Nissan Altima?

Some fuel suppliers sell gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, MTBE and methanol with or without advertising their presence. NISSAN does not recommend the use of fuels of which the oxygenate content and the fuel compatibility for your NISSAN cannot be readily determined. If in doubt, ask your service station manager.

What happens when a Nissan Altima fuel pump goes bad?

If your Nissan Altima’s fuel pump goes bad, no fuel (or not enough fuel depending on whether or not it’s out all the way) can enter the engine. Without gas your Altima will not run at all. With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel pump revolve around the vehicle stalling out or not running at all.

What kind of engine does a Nissan Altima have?

The 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe shares its two engines and one transmission with the Sedan (the manual is unique to the Coupe), offering a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V6 paired with either a 6-speed manual or the automatic Xtronic CVT. Predictably, the 4-cylinder delivers better EPA fuel-economy ratings.

When did the Nissan Altima come out in the US?

L32-D Printing : February 2012 (20) Publication No.: OM0E 0L32U2 Printed in U.S.A. OM2E 0L32U2 Welcome to the growing family of new NISSAN owners. This vehicle is delivered to you with confidence. It was produced using the latest techniques and strict quality control.

What does the owner’s manual for a Nissan Altima say?

1. Power windows (P. 2-43) 2. Windshield (P. 8-21) 3. Windshield wiper and washer switch (P. 2-27) 4. Engine hood (P. 3-24) 5. Tie down (P. 6-14) 6. Fog light switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-34) 7. Headlight and turn signal switch (P. 2-29) 8.

What causes a Nissan Altima to stall out?

Fuel issues are one of the most common reasons that a vehicle would stall out, that includes your Nissan Altima. Bad gas- can cause an engine to stall out. Water in the gas tank can also cause gas to not fire properly.

What to do if your Nissan Altima won’t start?

Confirm that the engine immobilizer system (security system) is not activated thus preventing the car from starting. If the immobilizer system is on, you may see a security warning light. If the warning light is on, to temporarily override the immobilizer system, see these instructions.

How can you tell if a Nissan Altima has a good battery?

If the engine is cranking relatively rapidly, then the battery is probably OK, but strictly speaking the only way to tell if a battery is really “good” is to perform a load test.

What to do if you have a Nissan Altima transmission problem?

If you are dealing with Nissan Altima transmission problems, or any other issue with your Altima, it is essential that you get back to a Nissan dealer as soon as possible for warranty repair.

What kind of reliability does a Nissan Altima have?

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2012 Nissan Altima owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

Is there a recall on Nissan Altima CVT?

Nissan has a recall to reprogram the CVT and still would not cover the cost to replace the CVT. 1st the check engine light came on and pointed to camshaft sensor. Camshaft sensor was replaced car ran for about 3000 miles then check engine light came on again.

If you are dealing with Nissan Altima transmission problems, or any other issue with your Altima, it is essential that you get back to a Nissan dealer as soon as possible for warranty repair.

Why does my Nissan Altima not start up?

If your push-button start Nissan Altima won’t start this video will show you how to easily fix this problem. Viewers have reported that this will work if your Nissan Sentry won’t start as well. It could be a brake switch that has become loose over time.

Why does my Nissan Sentry not start up?

Viewers have reported that this will work if your Nissan Sentry won’t start as well. It could be a brake switch that has become loose over time. In that situation you just need to identify the white fuse box and push it tight onto the brake switch. If that doesn’t fix your problem you’ll need to replace the brake switch.

Why does my Altima not accelerate when the RPMs go up?

If your Altima won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue. Here are the most common cause of acceleration with the RPM’s going up:

What causes a power steering system to malfunction?

If these passages become clogged it can cause your power steering system to malfunction. Unfortunately, clogs are very difficult to diagnose because there is no way to measure the pressures in your power steering system. If a clog is causing your power steering problems the first thing to do is to try flushing the system.

Can a serpentine belt cause a power steering malfunction?

Some cars will have just 1 belt that snakes its way through all the pulleys on your engine, called a serpentine belt while other vehicles will have individual belts for each accessory. In either case, if this belt gets frayed, glazed or breaks altogether, it will definitely cause your power steering system to malfunction.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.

Are there any problems with the Nissan Altima?

“Previously I had 2 2007 Nissan Altimas before the purchase of the 2012 model. All had the same problem. You can hear wind coming in the vehicle, not thru the vents, and road noise. The cabin is less than satisfactory for noise control.

Is the 2012 Nissan Altima a good car?

The 2012 Nissan Altima is extremely reliable car. It has good fuel economy and is easy on the eyes. It is surprisingly comfortable and spacious for a smaller car. It is my daily driver which takes between work and home. It has never given me any issues whatsoever. My car is dependable ride, helps save money by using little gas. A great asset.

Is the CVT on my Nissan Altima working?

Failure confirmed by two different Nissan service centers. 2012 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to cvt transmission failure. The consumer stated he started noticing little glitches, in otherwise smooth rides. Then he started experiencing a 2-3 second delay between depressing the accelerator and the vehicle actually moving.

How old is the transmission on a Nissan Altima?

Cost more than 3500 to repair and all the mechanics I met would call those transmission units junk and some of them had multiple Nissan Altima under repair with the exact same transmission problem. Cvt transmission has failed. 6 years old. Less than 120,000 miles. Stopped at redlight, could not pull out or reverse, car would only go 3-5mph.

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