Used 2012 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
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only 24.6 mpg on highway so far
jim_janet, 06/28/2011
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 74 people found this review helpful
We just bought our first new car in 40 years. We had not planed to but the 2010 Altima we bought on June 4th we trades back in 10 days later because you could hear the lifters, there was fuel in the oil and it was only getting 21 mpg. We were told this was a lemon not typical for an Altima and they gave us a good deal on a 2012. We wanted a car that would provide us with the best gas mileage possible so we choose an Altama. So far that is not what our new 2012 is doing. Maybe it takes time to break in. We have only had our 2012 since June 23.So far it is getting 24.6mpg on the highway and overall only22 mpg About 440 miles per 20 gal tank. We are not happy. We do like how it looks & handles.
Piece of junk
Joey, 02/02/2025
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The clear coat fell off within 2 years no recall the electronic dash has almost all but quit working only if it's real cold will it work the stereo gets hot as all get out just electronic nightmare leaks oil all the time no
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Great road car
TOM M, 05/13/2023
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought my '12 Altima 3.5SR new, great car. Has all the packages on it. I was amazed with the great acceleration. Punch itdiwn and its like taking off the flight deck of the Nimitz.
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Jay , 07/23/2021
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2012 Altima 3.5sr model brand new in January 2013. The current mileage is 78,000 with very minimal flaws. During this visit to the dealership the car has a leaking axle shaft seal. And both lower control arms have to be replaced. Really the only issue with the vehicle. We will replace the parts and continue to enjoy the vehicle. Oil changed every 5,000 miles with Mobile1 synthetic, and every 3 years we change the fluids (transmission, brake, coolant, power steering). The upper motor mount (torque rod mount) has to be replaced due to the separation of the rubber.. and the blue paint is starting to lose its luster/clear coat but that is expected when we live in the Nevada Desert 🌵 I’ve read the horror stories about the car going into limp/safe mode, I never had that issue, because I didn’t neglect the vehicle. I always check fluid levels, tire pressure every week, top off fluids as I need to… very minimal oil burn also. I use shell gasoline 89 octane. Yes there is that initial start up noise, when the rattle of a jar of marble sound but it’s a hit and miss.. I tried the ester oil from Nissan, I’ve tried Penzoil Platinum Synthetic, and the Mobile1 to try to quiet that start up noise, but that’s just what that VQ does. The character of the VQ I guess. For the most part, I really like the car, just need a 6speed manual transmission in the sedan.
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Love this car
Steven, 06/12/2019
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Love this car extremely quiet and smooth decent gas mileage and once I replaced the stereo head unit I loved the stereo
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