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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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 8,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
When I drive the car even a short distance, i smell a strong odor of burning plastic, LIKE A GLUE GUN SMELL.
I TOOK it to the dealer and could find nothing wrong. HELP I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM?
- Kim Y., Nashville, TN, US