Lost Speed While Driving

2012 Nissan Altima

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.

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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.

9.3

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
84,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
2012 Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

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2012 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 122019

Altima S 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

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

My car loses speed and won't accelerate above 60 mph after driving 2 hrs. I almost had a crash because of this.

- Darshan P., San Ramon, CA, US

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problem #2

Jul 012016

Altima LX Altima 2.5s

  • CVT transmission
  • 100,000 miles

Dangerous to be driving on the highway on a golf cart aka Altima.. .car that will not go over 45 MPH.

First time Nissan Buyer and I promise I will never ever buy another Nissan product again ever. Car is almost paid off, and having several issues with power windows, brakes, but Transmission is so dangerous I will not let my wife or kids drive this car on the highway.

- Kendal A., Acworth, GA, US

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problem #1

Jul 062015

Altima S 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 70,000 miles

I was traveling back to Georgia from Michigan while driving 80mph on I285 in Atlanta my car lost speed it dropped down to 45 and would not go any faster I had the accelerator to the floor. This is a very dangerous problem in these 2012 Nissan Altima's. I was nearly hit more then once when this happened. Does Nissan ever think about when on the highway and this happens when a Semi is behind you and doing 80 as well it takes them much longer to slow down. This is a sever accident waiting to happen which could cause death if hit by a semi at this speed.

- tmtremonti, Hinesville, GA, US

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