2012 Nissan Altima engine problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Nissan Altima — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sensor was replaced but the light engine light still came back on now the speed sensor is causing the issue. The abs light comes on while accelerating it jumps and jerks”
filed Dec 27, 2024
“When I BARELY accelerate my car it does a very aggressive bucking motion along with loud noise. I have done put over $3k in vehicle! Nissan fix your shit!”
filed Apr 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 13% |
| 2023 Altima | 6 | 21% |
| 2022 Altima | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 Altima | 6 | 9% |
| 2020 Altima | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 Altima | 47 | 21% |
| 2018 Altima | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Altima | 39 | 10% |
| 2016 Altima | 86 | 16% |
| 2015 Altima | 66 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 77 | 7% |
| 2013 Altima | 158 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.