2012 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 48 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Nissan Altima, 11% of its 426 total complaints that year. The median failure mileage was 46,000, with one fire, one crash, and four injuries logged in this area. No related recalls are on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 48
- 11% of 426
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 46,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles failed to start with an 'intelligent key issue' message even though the key was present, sometimes recurring despite dealer visits.
- Owners report unexpected engine stalling at highway speed, such as 35 mph, followed by the engine restarting on its own after a pause.
- Power door locks and the alarm system behaved inconsistently, locking and unlocking at random or beeping in unexpected patterns.
- Power windows and locks were reported as slow to operate, an issue that recurred after an earlier dealer repair.
- One owner reported the vehicle caught fire near the hood and windshield area while parked with the engine off, with no prior warning lights.
- A sunroof-area water leak dripped into the headliner on both sides of the cabin during rain, whether parked or driving.
When 2012 Nissan Altima electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 21, 2011, latest Apr 1, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Nissan Altima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA has 48 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Altima, which is 11% of all 426 complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do these electrical failures usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2012 Altima is 46,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Altima's electrical system?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the electrical system on the 2012 Nissan Altima.
- Were there any fires or injuries linked to these electrical complaints?
- Yes. Among the 48 electrical system complaints, NHTSA logs one fire, one crash, and four injuries.
- How does 2012 compare to other Altima years for electrical complaints?
- The 2012 Altima's 48 electrical complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2013 (590 complaints, 26%), 2014 (356, 32%), and 2015 (320, 34%) model years.