Used 2012 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
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Paint Defects
skreamz, 04/17/2013
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
bought a certified used 2012 Nissan Altimawith only 7.000 miles from Montrose Nissan in Hermitage, Pennsylvania in Sept 2012. I noticed in March 2013 that my trunk lid on my car had defects in the clear coat. After closer examination They were real small specs in the clear coat that were starting to peel. Several trips to the dealership and endless phone calls to Nissan Consumer Affairs and still no result. The service department at this dealership is very slow when it comes to this issue. Nissan has very very poor service when it comes to warranty issues. Save your money and go buy either a Honda or a Toyota. This is the last time I ever buy a Nissan. Nissan you blew it.
Always buy the extended warranty
smith, 01/20/2019
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Nissan Altima in 2012 it has been a great car. A little over $37k miles 2 nice sized spots of rust appeared on the trunk. Very noticeable. Asked dealer about it and it wasn’t covered under warranty. I tried the touch up paint that was made for the car from the dealer and it showed up a lot darker than the brilliant silver which is the color of my car. Around $72k miles is where I had to have my transmission replaced. If it weren’t for me buying the $100,000. Mile extended warranty I would have had to pay over $4000. My deductible was $150 and I was happy very happy paying it over the $4000. But after googling this issues for the Altima and rogue transmission issues I wasn’t happy Nissan did not back up the brand and take care of this at no charge to all effected. I have a far commute for work so the miles came very quick on my car and I was always on schedule for all oil changes. I’ve had these 2 issues but my 2012 Nissan Altima S is still running strong with over $143k miles on it with no other issues.
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Give me back my Honda.
Robert, 04/10/2016
updated 10/11/2016
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful
If you're considering an Altima, specifically a V6 model, check out other offerings by Honda, Toyota, Chevy, Hyundai, Ford, or even Chrysler/Dodge. I bought my Altima certified pre-owned with 16000 miles on the clock. I enjoyed and loved the car since it had every feature and option available. Well at about 18000 miles when I brought it in to the dealership for numerous rattles while driving. Not too long after that, the car started to shudder when taking off after a stop, as well as hesitating. I took it back to the dealership where they said that the transmission was defective and had to be replaced, at 20000 miles. The car seemed to drive fine for a while but then, it started getting horrible gas mileage and hesitating again along with my brake light flashing and my traction control light illuminating. Took it back again at 22500, which they said my master cylinder was bad, brake booster was bad, and the car had a bad head gasket which was causing the coolant to leak into 2 cylinders causing them to misfire. Also, it had a bad motor mount and the exhaust had a leak. They replaced and repaired everything under warranty. Drove it until about 29000 miles and the replacement transmission started to shudder and hesitate again, as well as making a loud whining noise from 3000 rpm to redline. Took it back and the dealership said the replacement transmission had an internal failure again and needed to be replaced. Now for the pros of this ultra reliable crap mobile: the seats are comfortable, the ride is pretty smooth when it wants to be, and when the car isn't having any issues, the acceleration is great. Better than any car I've owned. But I'd gladly sacrifice some features this car has to go back to my trusty V6 Accord. Too bad it can't happen, since I'm upside down on this Altima. UPDATE: The replacement tranny replaced at 29k started exhibiting the same issues as before around 33k. I decided to trade it in despite the fact it wasn't worth anything and I still owed a lot. Needless to say, I'm glad to be out of the Altima and into a Honda Accord.
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Most dangerous vehicle on the road
lindalebron, 06/10/2014
2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
29 of 36 people found this review helpful
I have had repeat visits to the dealer to address the problem of hesitation when accelerating, which I am told the service department cannot duplicate, and they cannot fix what they can't find. I have had my car for 26 months and hate driving it on the highways. When I travel to San Diego to visit grandchildren, I rent a vehicle. Am I the only Altima owner experiencing this problem? Now, the transmission is jerking when driving at low speeds. So, the vehicle is back at the dealer's shop once again. What a horrible Nissan product!
a real car
omar, 08/25/2015
2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
I have a 2.5s special edition no issues I put good gas 89 octane lasts me 2 weeks and drive it every day very strong reliable. brakes wasn't too impressive but upgraded them to cross-drilled slotted rotors and it's perfect now great car to have
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