2012 Nissan Altima vehicle speed control problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2012 Nissan Altima — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The sensor was replaced but the light engine light still came back on now the speed sensor is causing the issue. The abs light comes on while accelerating it jumps and jerks”
filed Dec 27, 2024
“What component or system failed or malfunction and is it available for inspection upon request. The CVT failsafe high fluid temperature protection mode enacted while I was driving on the highway at speeds of 65 to 70 mph going with the flow of traffic it is not available for inspection upon request…”
filed Feb 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 41 | 11% |
| 2016 Altima | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 Altima | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 Altima | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 47 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 20 | 5% |
| 2009 Altima | 49 | 3% |
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.