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.

7.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$420
Average Mileage:
134,100 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. change power steering pressure hose (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. replace compressor (1 reports)
2012 Nissan Altima AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2012 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 142018

Altima S 2.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,811 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Minor leak noticed on parking floor. No significant changes in steering performance. No sounds. Investigated in garage and found the leak from steering pressure hose. Drained steering oil. Changed with new genuine part and new steering oil filled.

- TMM I., Dubai, United Arab Emirates

problem #2

Jun 012020

Altima S 2.5L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 185,400 miles

Air conditioner always has a strong vinegar smell to it for the first 10mins of being on. Also recently the air conditioner doesn't seem to get as cool as it used to. Works better if I start the car and let it run for at least 15mins before driving. If car doesn't run before being driven the ac doesn't really get cool.

- Nichole C., Omaha, NE, US

problem #1

Jun 172015

Altima Coupe 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 76,000 miles

What a pain in the you know what. This is a 2012 and A/C clutch went out just after extended warranty. I could have replaced the clutch myself be NO you cant get an AC clutch for this car.

- kcrump01, Rowlett, TX, US

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