2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT
Unverified
All photo credits
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S in Silver Mist, Front Left, 2021-05-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S, front left, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S in Silver Mist, Rear Left, 2021-05-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Altima interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT is a 175-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 sedan with a xtronic cvt and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,550 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The Altima measures 190.7 inches long on a 109.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,180 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,550 ($29,089 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $21,330 ($30,193 *) |
| Destination Charge | $780 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L I4 (QR25DE) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 175 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
| 1st Gear | 2.35 |
| Reverse | 1.78 |
| Final Drive | 5.79 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.86 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.68 in |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in x 1.0 in, vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 in x 0.4 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Tires Front | P215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,180 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (10.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD: overall not rated
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ALTIMA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 10, 2012 · STEERING
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
Consequence: The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 12V494000
Feb 14, 2012 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.
Consequence: THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS MAY NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 615-725-1000.
NHTSA campaign 12V055000
Aug 9, 2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence: THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 11V408000
Jul 19, 2011 · SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
Consequence: IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 11V371000
426 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ALTIMA
Owner Complaints
426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan ALTIMA (24 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 16 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 149 |
| Engine | 68 |
| Air Bags | 57 |
| Unknown Or Other | 56 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 49 |
| Electrical System | 44 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.