Body problems of the 2012 Nissan Altima

21 problems related to body have been reported for the 2012 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2012 Altima.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2024

I have owned this vehicle for over ten years and now there is paint delamination on the hood and roof of the vehicle which is a manufacture defect.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2021

The hood latch is defective and the hood can not close properly.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2021

While driving at 70mph on interstate the hood flew open with no known explanation as to why as hood had not been opened by anyone in the last 120 days prior to incident. This caused hood to snap back, strike and smash windshield and significantly dent roof of car in front of moonroof.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2020

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.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and became sticky and reflective, making it difficult to see while driving. The vehicle was taken to the gunn Nissan of denton dealer, located 5650 s interstate 35 e, corinth, TX 76210 and where the contact was told that nothing could be done. The contact stated that while he was at the dealer�s, the technician called the manufacturer and was told that there was not recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. Fe.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and caused glare. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer located in western, florida where the technician did not address the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000. Fe.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima the driver experienced sun glare while driving a visibility hazard was present the glare was caused by the melting dashboard the contact stated that the dashboard had melted causing a sun glare and visibility hazard while driving. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer(unknown) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000. Jft.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

All 4 of my door actuators are suddenly not working. This is safety hazard. Nissan needs to look into this issue with a possible recall. All 4 should not go bad at once.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2018

My dashboard appears to be melting and is sticky to the touch. I have contacted Nissan they show no concern as to the dash board melting or any resolve to remedy the issue. It causes a bad glare especially when driving into the sunlight. I feel this is a manufacturer defect in materials.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2018

Flashing seatbelt sign relating to passenger side. Also when it rains both front and back doors are fill with water. When driving water can be heard swooshing. Afterward to relieve the noise, I have to pick up the rubber at the base of the doors and water will ran out.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

I hit a deer head on@ 40 mph, the airbag did not deploy.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. Due to the glare of the sun, the contact observed that the dashboard would melt and become very sticky. The vehicle was taken to woody folsom Nissan of vidalia (1609 e 1st st, vidalia, GA 30474) and was informed to contact the Nissan manufacturer. The contact called the manufacturer and a case was opened. The contact was advised to take the vehicle back to vidalia Nissan. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where pictures of the dashboard were taken to provide to the person who was assisting with the case. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer agreed to pay fifty percent of the repair cost. The approximate failure mileage was 75,071.

13 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

Leaking sunroof. When we get a heavy rain, water leaks through the sunroof on the passenger side.

14 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2015

I was involved in a 4 car pile up on the highway. My airbag did not go off on impact and was about 30-40 sec. Delayed. Airbag deployed when I was unbuckling my seatbelt and getting out of the car. Most of my injuries were caused by the airbag. Car was totaled I'm making this report in case someone purchases car at auction and only replaces driver airbag hopefully they will check curtain airbags for defects as well so someone else doesn't get hurt.

15 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2015

Floor boards on both driver and passage side are very soft .

16 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2015

The back doors of these cars are taking in water when it rains or when you go to car wash. . As you drive you could hear the water sloshing in the doors. You have to actually open the door and use your hands by picking the rubber at the bottom of the doors to let the water out. Then it gushes out like an open faucet.

17 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2014

I purchased the vehicle listed on 9/23/14. I recently found out after getting a carfax report that the vehicle had been flipped while in la. I am trying to find out if the title for the car has been a "rebuilt title or "salvaged title" and can't seen to get anymore. Help please!.

18 Body problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2014

The hood release on these cars is down under the dash, where it can easily be pulled with the toe of your shoe. It has happened before, but my wife was outside of the car and heard it pop. This day, we were on our way home from church. Made it all the way onto the highway and reached 70 mph, speed limit on that highway is 75 mph. The hood flew up, damaging the windshield, roof, hood, fenders and hood hinges. This is very disturbing that the 2013's are being recalled when the design is the same from 2012 to 2014 that I am aware of. We have been warning other drivers of this danger. I have been driving for 30 years and have emergency vehicle to 18 wheeler training and experience. Not everyone will be so lucky.

19 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed water inside the door panels of the front driver's side and passenger side doors of the vehicle. The contact had to shake the doors in order to get the water out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the seals to the door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. Oo.

20 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2012

As driver was braking upon entering a parking spot at a local store, car surged forward and jumped a curb hitting a red box video display.

21 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the doors failed to work in inclimate weather. The contact stated that the doors failed to open from the inside and the outside for years in which the failure recurred numerous times with no warning. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.


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