2012 Nissan Altima: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Engine · 46,000 miles · NY

On 8/17/2020 at 11:30am I was driving at approximately 15 MPH when everything in my car, including the engine shut down with no warning. I quickly placed the vehicle in park and after 2 attempts my car restarted with no other problems that day. On 8/18/2020 at approximately 1750hrs after exiting the expressway, again my car shut down while driving 10-15 MPH, after 2 attempts my it restarted. The car currently has 46,000 miles, I am the original owner and the car is serviced as scheduled by manufacturer. I currently have an appointment on 8/28/2020 with nissan of queen for an evaluation of this problem.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NV

The car has broke down and can not be drove. It has stalled on us numerous time driving on the freeway in nevada. We have almost been hit by semi truck. The transmission has to be replaced now and the car is not worth the money to fix. It has 123,000 on it.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 146,000 miles · MO

Traveling west on hwy 44 started having trouble going up hills. Put pedal to the floor, and nothing extra. It was starving for fuel. Turned around to go back home, eventually stopping in sullivan mo. While going back I had to gain speed going downhill in order to make it uphill. On two occasions I had a semi rider my rear bumper even though I was in the slow lane. One time while gaining sped down hill, I had to pass the semi in front of me, or lose the speed that I had gained, so I tried to pass on left, as usual, but then the acceleration stalled once again. I then had another semi riding in rear view mirror, and was fearful of what could happen. I was eventually passed by semi on right , I got over, and then the semi on the left passed. Needless to say it was not a good situation. I have seen on-line that there is a class action suit against nissan, but no recall for the CVT's. In my opinion, this is a must. Even the guy at nissan had told me that he has heard of many stories just like this. Someone is going to get hurt/killed if nothing is done. Nissan knows of problem, hence the cooling device started in 2013 model. Even this did not fix the issue. Please force nissan to correct their error in judgment before it is too late. Oh, nissan does want to fix my issue, for several $$$'s thank you, a concerned driver.

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Engine, Suspension · RI

Cvt, the car jerks, shudders, stalls while driving. This is very dangerous! Engine revs on its own, read about the horrible nissan CVT will never purchase a nissan nor recommend to anyone! Turning is a nightmare, driving on the highway is quite scary. Called customer service nissan does not care! Class action suit should be filed asap this is people lives you're talking about !

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · UT

After I have been driving my car for 45 min on the freeway going around 70-85 MPH the car loses power and almost feels like it is going to stall. Once I was off the freeway at the intersection when I accelerated my car would barely move. This seems like a huge safety issue. I have heard of others almost being rear ended because of this same issue. They say its due to the transmission overheating and going into safe mode in hot temperatures. My vehicle was doing this when it was 65 degrees outside. I think since this seems to be a common problem and with the safety being a concern nissan should do something about it.

Filed May 24, 2017 · Engine · 47,655 miles · CA

Pooo18 crankshaft/camshaft sensor engine dies loss of brakes and steering thank god coming up to house slowing to park, city street. Restart engine sounds like running on 3 cylinders. Turned off start again, pull code and erase. It runs like nothing ever happened. Called nissan and they told me that since I erased the code they can do nothing. Google 2012 altima engine stall and prepare to spend the rest of your afternoon reading stories

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Electrical · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times with no warning. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who was unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle continued to exhibit a loss of power and was taken for further inspection and diagnosis. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Engine · 61,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the failure went away. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 89,000 miles · TX

Im driving down the freeway taking the curve downtown dallas & my car stalls o power available. I cannot steer to coast, nor put can ion emergency flashers. Where it dies it sits. This is a major safety issue and nissan cannot figure out why. I have only had car for 2 months. Very disappointed and scared.

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 52,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan altima. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting for a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 11, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 41,000 miles · VA

Altima was serviced at a dealership less than a week ago for oil and filter change. I was driving the 2012 altima from work on 4/10/14. It looked the car was stalling on the highway multiple times. I slowed down and managed to get home, all along it looked like it was going to stop any time, luckily it did not happen. But this morning (4/11/14) it stopped on the driveway stalled after moving 15 feet. Towed the car to the dealership to get it repaired.