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2012 Nissan Altima consumer reviews

$20,550 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Altima Nissan
(196 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.5
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Most Reliable Car I Own

This was the best car I’ve had... it took me to many places like school and work. When I needed to bring my family anywhere it was the best ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Do your research before buying

I use to own a 2003 Nissan Altima and loved it! So When I purchased the 2012 2.5s I thought it be just like my old one. Unfortunately, this was not the case. Just recently I was told my torque converter needed to be replaced which would require the entire transmission to be replaced at a cost of 3800 at the dealership. We have looked around and the cheapest we could find is 2300. We also need new mounter mounts, new hoses for the powe steering. This is not what I would have expected....not a new transmission. But in doing a little research we found out these transmissions known as cvts have had issues and even lawsuits against Nissan. So be aware and put transmission fluid in every 24,000 miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Beyond excited purchasing my first car.

So far it runs smoothly, looks very clean, and is a such a joy to drive. I’m very happy with my car and couldn’t be more thrilled about my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Worst Car Ever!!

I currently have this piece of Sh**. It is the worst car I have ever owned. Poor quality, poor engineering. I can't believe I still have this car. Since 80,000 mileage the car had many problems. Engine problems, Accerlation problem, and the part about it, it has a CVT transmission. The worst car!!! Do not buy this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great buy !

I would definitely buy it again . I owned it for six years and never has an issue . I performed routine maintainable and it was reliable .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Altima is a very reliable vehicle

The car was very comfortable with heated seats etc. The car never left us on side of road. We felt safe with our automatic door locks.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most Reliable car I’ve ever owned

This car met all of our needs. It was great for long trips, and short trips around town. Super comfortable and very reliable! Plenty of space for everyone riding.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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xxxxty Car

2012 nissan altima transmission went out at 120,000, cost more to repair then it was worth. Mom’s pathfinder transmission went out at 150,000 miles. xxxxty transmission not worth the money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned

Great spacious car, reliable, and still looks sleek when it is perfect for a mom with 5 front cup hikders. I love my car and never had an issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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ONE OF THE BEST CARS I HAVE OWEN

THE CAR IS GRATE IT RUNS VERY GOOD PLENTY OF LEG ROOM I WOULD RECOMMEND THE CAR TO ANY ONE VERY BIG TRUNK SOFT SEATS GOOD SIZE CAR

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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