2012 Nissan Altima vs 2012 Volvo C70
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Nissan Altima | 2012 Volvo C70 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 424 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 121 | 184 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,490 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Volvo C70 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 149 | 2 |
| Engine | 68 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 1 |
| Structure | 32 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 1 |
| Suspension | 16 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Stalling | 22 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
2012 Nissan Altima
2012 Volvo C70
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.