Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Nissan Altima has 38 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
38
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Have a '12 SR coupe. Car keeps turning over for 5-10 seconds before starting. The alternator checked... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ... |
| Nov 3, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SL CUT OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY. I WAS GOING ABOUT 15 MPH AND MA... |
| Apr 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THE MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR WHERE IT LIMITS THE RPM AND SLOWS THE CAR DOWN A LOT A... |
| Sep 1, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THIS WAS A USED PRE-CERTIFIED CAR, PURCHASED FROM THE DEALER IN WHICH DID NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES UNTIL ... |
| Aug 8, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN WITH THE LEVER INSIDE OR WITH THE FOB. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR WAS STAION... |
| Jul 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE POWER OUTLET IN THE CENTER CONSOLE HAD GONE BAD SO MY HUSBAND CHANGED THE FUSE AND AS SOON AS I ... |
| May 5, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN IT RAINS IT LEAKS WATER IN THE VEHICLE NEAR THE SUNROOF IN THE HEADLINER ON BOTH PASSENGER AND ... |
| Apr 8, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Our vehicle has been in no collisions or anything and has been well taken care of. Out of nowhere a... |
| Oct 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SECURITY PROMPT TO" PRESS BRAKE TO START" IN VECHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY FAILED CAUSING CONFUSION O... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE T... |
| Jan 29, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE PROBLEM I'M HAVING IS THAT ALL 3 PASSENGER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING (NO AUTO LOCK, NO POWER LO... |
| Jan 15, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TRANSMISSION PROBLEM CODES IS COMING STEP MOTORS |
| Nov 20, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT HOME WITH THE ENGINE TUR... |
| Oct 30, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE'S DOORS STOPPED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING PROPERLY. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS ... |
| Apr 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND NOTICED ON THE TEST DRIVE THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT WAS L... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I JUST RECENTLY REPLACED THE BATTERY IN MY 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA AND NOW I AM HAVING THE FOLLOWING PROB... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES... |
| Sep 21, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALL THREE PASSENGER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS ARE FAILING. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATION... |
| Apr 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND "INTELLIGE... |