2012 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Nissan Altima | 2013 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 425 | 2,310 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 121 | 370 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 63 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–26 | 25–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,490 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 149 | 505 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 514 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 441 |
| Suspension | 16 | 289 |
| Engine | 68 | 158 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 159 |
| Structure | 33 | 133 |
| Steering | 16 | 94 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 30 | 32 |
| Stalling | 22 | 182 |
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 219 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 144 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 54 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 57 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 29 |
2012 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.