2012 Nissan Altima structure problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Nissan Altima — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Took the car to a repair shop to get an alignment. Was told that the frame rear cross member was so rusty that it needed to be replaced, and that if it broke while driving I would lose control of the car. The component has not been removed from the car. No one else has looked at the car. Only prior…”
filed Aug 16, 2026
“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.”
filed Apr 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 Altima | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 Altima | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 Altima | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 Altima | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 Altima | 133 | 6% |
| 2011 Altima | 27 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.