Car financing: 2012 Nissan Altima
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 11.0 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Nissan Altima for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 Nissan Altima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual | Automatic (CVT) | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 10.4 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 212 g/km | 245.5 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $14.26 | $16.12 | $17.05 |
2012 Nissan Altima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 31 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 227 L (8 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 227 L (8 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,600 | US$2,975 | US$3,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $2,852 | $3,224 | $3,410 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 426 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (149), engine (68) and air bags (57). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V494000 | 2012-10-10 | suspension | 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. |
| 12V055000 | 2012-02-14 | 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. |
| 11V408000 | 2011-08-09 | 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. |
| 11V371000 | 2011-07-19 | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car financing: the 2012 Nissan Altima
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2012 Nissan Altima for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2012 Nissan Altima, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 426 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, engine and air bags; have those parts checked. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
Power: the 2.5L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Rated at 9.0 L/100 km combined, it needs around 27 litres for a 300 km round trip. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $13.95. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Altima
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Try before you buy
If the Altima is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Altima for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.95 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Questions first?
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Nissan Altima from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 Nissan Altima
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Nissan Altima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Nissan Altima
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Nissan Altima?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Nissan Altima before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Nissan Altima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.