Representative photoEngine repair for a 2012 Nissan Altima
Engine repair for the 2012 Nissan Altima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.0 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Nissan Altima for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Arranging the work for the Altima
For engine work on the 2012 Nissan Altima, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your car, your notes
If you have the service history of your Altima, have it ready for the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 2.5L 4-cylinder, paired with an automatic (CVT), drives it.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Between shop visits
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
A short checklist
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
When you know your dates
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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