10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 30,192 miles
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The hood latch is defective and the hood can not close properly.
- East Windsor , NJ, USA
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.
- Fitchburg, MA, USA
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.
- Oceanside, Ny, NY, USA
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 at: 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.
- Flower Mound, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard melted and caused a glare while driving. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer located in western, Florida where the technician failed to address the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
- Badavie, FL, USA
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.
- Sunrise, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and created a glare. The vehicle also emitted a strong rubber odor. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Irving, TX, USA
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.
- Winter Haven, FL, USA
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.
- New Cumberland, WV, USA
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.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
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.
- Uvalda, GA, USA
I hit a deer head on@ 40 mph, the airbag did not deploy
- Doylestown, PA, USA
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.
- Brooklyn, NY, USA
Leaking sunroof. When we get a heavy rain, water leaks through the sunroof on the passenger side.
- Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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.
- Camas, WA, USA
Floor boards on both driver and passage side are very soft.
- Kearney, MO, USA
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!
- Wrightsville, GA, USA
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.
- Eight Mile, AL, USA
Purchased my 2012 Nissan Altima coupe 8/2/2012. In just over 30 days the paint was coming off the rear bumper on both sides near the rear tire where the bumper meets the body of the car. Took the car in to have the bumper repainted. Within 60 days the paint was coming off in the same place again. Took the car back last month and was repainted with 3 flaws...needless to say it has to go back yet again!! also, within a few days of purchase I noticed that the radio would not pick up local radio stations without a lot of static and interference. Only 1 out of 12 presets do I get on a consistent basis and I only drive within a 25-30 mile radius of my home. Took to the dealer and they said it was because of the window tint. Gave them information from 3M that the tint would not interfere with the radio and then they said they didn't hear it. Taken back on several occasions and no resolve. Noticed 3/17/2013 that my leather wrapped steering wheel has split in the grain of leather and it is right where my right hand goes to drive. Transmission is not consistent...when I let off the gas briefly it is as if someone has hit the brake pedal and the car "draws back"...very annoying!!! I also purchased xzilon paint protection system at the dealers recommendation because the car is black and I live in fl...now 7 months later this protectant has completely ruined the paint on my car and shows horrible marks on the hood and leaves terrible water spots on the vehicle that are almost impossible to remove. Taking to the dealer for the new paint issue tomorrow. I am hoping to just trade in and get another car...unfortunately under the circumstances it will be a Nissan...but will not be an Altima!
- Auburndale, FL, USA
- Broomall, PA, USA