2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
2 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED TO LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING THE COMPLAINANT WAS STRANDED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CVT TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM INADEQUATE TO COOL FLUIDS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO INTO SAFE DRIVING/LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING FOR 45 MINUTES TO ONE HOUR,THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO LIMP MODE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED FROM 70 MPH DOWN TO 20-30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVEN WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILLER AUTO PLAZA LOCATED AT 2900 2ND ST S, ST CLOUD, MN 56301, (320) 200-2472, TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A DAILY BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND...
WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CVT STARTS MAKING NOISE, THE RPM GO UP TO 6,000 RPM THEN I LOOSE ENGINE POWER SUDDENLY SO THE CAR SPEED STUCK ON 40 MPH SUDDENLY AND DECREASE THE SPEED EVEN WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL, WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL IT JUST MAKES NOISE AND INCREASE THE RPM AND THE NOISE BUT THE SPEED DON'T INCREASE, SO A CAR BEHIND ME CRASH TAILGATING MY CAR, I'M NOW WITH SERIOUSLY INJURIES, THE NISSAN CVT IS DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS, MY CAR ONLY HAS 96,000 MILES.
Other 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas
Power Train
145 complaints
Engine
68 complaints
Air Bags
56 complaints
Unknown Or Other
55 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
48 complaints
Electrical System
43 complaints
Structurebody
21 complaints
Service Brakes
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Visibilitywiper
16 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
10 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Structureinterior Panelsdashboard
3 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint