What component or system failed or malfunction and is it available for inspection upon request. The CVT failsafe high fluid temperature protection mode enacted while I was driving on the highway at speeds of 65 to 70 mph going with the flow of traffic it is not available for inspection upon request because this issue only occurs while you're driving down the highway. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? My safety and the safety of my passengers and the safety of my fellow commuters was put in jeopardy due to negligence of the manufacturer of the 2012 Nissan Altima when this occurs all acceleration ceases your foot can be all the way to the floor on the gas pedal and your car will not accelerate and in the fast lane on the highway when this happened I became a Sitting Duck in the flow of traffic cars are flying by me and my passengers and I can't get enough speed to change lanes and get out of danger due to a failsafe that Nissan put in these cars on purpose they were fully aware of these issues this is a direct quote from the 2012 Nissan Altima owners manual page 5-17 warning when the high fluid temperature protection mode or fail safe operation occurs vehicle speed may be gradually reduced the reduced speed may be lower than traffic which could increase the chance of a collision be especially careful when driving if necessary pull to the side of the road to a safe place and allow the transmission to return to normal operation or have it reparative necessary. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Unknown. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer police Insurance Representatives or others. Unknown. Where there any warning lamps messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure and when did they first appear. Zero warning lamps no messages just all of the sudden no acceleration and I am in a very dangerous situation which could have cost many people their lives

- Vallejo, CA, USA

The dashboard is melting. It is now to the point where it peels up if any item is placed on it and then removed. There is a wet oily substance forming in places all over the dash. It is incredibly sticky all over. I placed my cell phone on the dash while I was driving. I had to apply force to get it off of my dash. That resulted in the vehicle going in to the lane adjacent when the steering wheel was jerked during removal of the phone. It potentially could have been a serious crash. The phone pulled part of the vinyl dash off as well. I have checked recalls for Nissan and the dash is not among them. I noted a very slight stickiness on the dash when I purchased the Altima used in 2017 after hurricane harvey. It has progressively become worse until I am now in the situation I have reported. As a side note, I had previously owned a 2006 Toyota solera it had the same problem with the dash. Toyota did issue a recall on the dash. I had it replaced by the dealership without incident.

- Baytown, TX, USA

Car got stuck in a high gear on the interstate. Speed reduced dramatically and went below minimum speed limit (40mph). No warning lights illuminated. My vehicle has had this issue twice within the last 6 years. Took my car to the dealership where I bought it but they said that they didn't have anybody that could check a CVT.

- Grovetown, GA, USA

I live in Texas and the heat is causing the dashboard to melt. This is not a cosmetic issue, the glare from the dashboard makes it very hard to see when driving and is serious safety concern. Also the melting may be problematic if the airbags need to deploy because the integrity of the dashboard is compromised. I am attach thing letters from the center for auto safety which are exactly describing the scenario.

- Tomball, TX, USA

the airbag light that is under the dash board always turns on all of a sudden I am concerned the airbags might open or their migght be something wrong and god forbid in a accident they dont open also the suspention has always had issues

- Holtville, CA, USA

My vehicle is only 8 years old and recently the airbag light began to flash on the dashboard, which is the sign of a problem with the vehicle. I took my vehicle to the dealership (elk grove Nissan, California) and paid to figure out the problem. After performing the diagnostics, I was told that the airbag system was faulty and that it would cost me $1500 to repair. My question to them was: " why should I pay for the repair if the airbag is faulty?" I also said that if the airbag is faulty, it should be recalled. They informed me that there was nothing they could do because there was no recall on my vehicle. I have since checked the service and maintenance guide for my vehicle and there is nowhere in the booklet that states that the airbag is a maintenance item for the owner. The airbag is a safety item and should be recalled and repaired by the manufacturer jf it is faulty as is with my vehicle. What is frightening is that the red light is still flashing on the dashboard and I have no idea what might happen if I continue to drive this vehicle. The airbag is faulty and should be recalled and repaired asap before something very serious happens. Since August 2020, I have traded phone calls, emails and letters with Nissan to no avail. I am therefore appealing to you to kindly intervene to resolve this problem. Please find attached, copies of communication with Nissan for your information and review.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

My 2012 Nissan Altima's sunroof is leaking, whether driving or parked. I have had the drains cleaned, the headliner removed and still have this issue. Upon researching this problem it seems to be a problem on infiniti's and Nissan's since 2003. This problem needs to be fixed by Nissan, being it's an ongoing issue in all models. I have spent hundred's of dollars trying to have this corrected.

- Oceanside, Ny, NY, USA

Dashboad is melting from one side of the vehicle to the other and extends from the windshield past the vents. The area is so shinny and glare is so great that it makes it difficult to see clearly day or night.

- Pace, FL, USA

My dashboard is starting to melt. This year, in early March I noticed it was very sticky and really soft to the touch. My hand would dent it with slight pressure. A slight glare started to develop in the windshield and it worsened during the summer. I do not use any chemical cleaners, just wipe my car with a damp cloth, so I was at a loss until I got online recently and found this was a known issue with Altima models. The issue was noticed while parked outside in my driveway and is worse during hot months, though it is now colder outside and there is still mild stickiness and glare. I expect it to worsen again in the spring/summer Texas heat. I have just recently contact Nissan customer service about the issue and they do not sound like they acknowledge the issue in the 2012 model, though several car websites have othre owners noting issues beyond the class action suite in Florida over the 2007-2009 Altima models with melting dashboards. The email from Nissan is attached and I will respond with the information they requested.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

My car has been fine this whole time and last week I was driving and got stuck in a blind spot while driving. The car would not go forward or in reverse. The transmission just stopped working.

- Perryville, KY, USA

The cvt transmission keeps slipping causing the vehicle to go into 'limp' mode. Not giving any power to accelerate and causing high rmp's with no acceleration.

- El Paso, TX, USA

Dashboard looks almost melted and very sticky

- Bradenton, FL, USA

This car has just 101,000 miles and the transmission is not doing the overdrive. I read into it and alot of other people has the same problem Nissan should take the vehicles and fix it its not like we pay 5 bucks for a car its not even paid off and I already have problems. I went to see what wrong and its the torque converter clutch.

- Kingston, PA, USA

While driving for 1/2 hour or more my car loses power this has caused my car to die in the middle of an intersection and almost getting hit. In order to get power back you have to shut the car off and let it sit. We have checked all fluids replaced spark plugs battery alternator filters and it still does this. Upon researching this I have seen other complaining about the same issue with their 2012 Nissan and due to it being a safety harvard should be recalled and fixed.

- Northfield, VT, USA

Vehicle dashboard is melting. It is causing a visibility issue with a glare against the windshield.

- Estero, FL, USA

Strong exhaust odor inside car.cracked exhaust manifold was found, second one I will have to put on car, first was discovered at approximately 85/88000 miles.read forums and discovered earlier versions were recalled for same problem and seems to be a common problem among later models.got a headache from strong smell.very noticeable when car is stationary/idling.

- Scott Township, PA, USA

2012 Nissan Altima cvt transmission issues. Altima has recalled from 2007-2010 and then again after 2012 for the cvt transmissions. Mine is doing the same things and Nissan doesn't have a way for me to check the fluids. The dealership said they can fix the problem for over $7000. I'm in the dealership right now and he says again that he can't check the fluids but that I can replace it if I want but that it might make it worse. The vehicle sometimes doesn't shift and engine revs without acceleration at any speed. Pulling into traffic is very difficult and if I am unable to pass if needed because sometimes it accelerates and sometimes it doesn't.

- Alvin, TX, USA

Sticky, shiny dashboard which impairs visibility due to glare and is gross to the touch.

- Paradis, LA, USA

Losses power when driving when making turns it shakes it over heats

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

With my 2012 Nissan Altima it is now becoming harder and harder to operate while driving. The dashboard is starting to melt and become sticky with the hot tx weather. Since this has starting happening it's becoming very reflective on the windshield and is causing a distraction and making it very hard to see while driving. This is a safety issue for anything that is in front of me.

- Leon Valley, TX, USA