2012 Nissan Altima problems by component
424 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Altima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 149 | 35% | 94,100 mi |
| Engine → | 68 | 16% | 80,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 57 | 13% | 56,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 49 | 12% | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 44 | 10% | 47,000 mi |
| Structure → | 32 | 8% | 50,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 17 | 4% | 36,222 mi |
| Steering → | 16 | 4% | 30,350 mi |
| Suspension → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 16 | 4% | 68,250 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 7 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.