2012 Nissan Altima steering problems

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · CT

am submitting a formal safety defect report regarding the steering system on my 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe. The vehicle exhibits a loose and unstable steering feel, accompanied by a distinct clunking impact whenever the wheel is turned, including during low‑speed maneuvering. This condition indicates a potential failure within the steering linkage, intermediate shaft, or associated structural components. Although my VIN does not currently appear in Nissan’s recall database, the symptoms are materially similar to steering‑related defects previously documented for this model year. Under federal motor vehicle safety standards, any defect that affects steering performance constitutes a safety hazard regardless of recall status. The looseness and clunking present an unreasonable risk of loss of steering control, which could result in a crash or injury. I am requesting immediate inspection, formal documentation of the defect, and corrective action consistent with Nissan’s obligations under safety defect reporting requirements.” than you for your kind and immediate attention to the safety of your driver's. Misc is s responsible and prominent company and I know that they take care of their customers. Thank you again for your attention to this hazardous matter. 8

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · TN · crash

The vehicle is unsafe to driver and others on the road. The power steering hose has had a leak since it was manufactured and was not fixed by the manufacturer at all! Tie rods gave away within 5 years of a mileage less than 24,200 miles. Cv joints along with tie rods have been easily compromised and damaged causing loss of control and steering .suspensions are no longer in tact nor reliable and will pose a danger. All errors were not found by manufacturer and has caused immediate danger to not only driver but everyone on the road. The engine has a rattle only after 2 years which is not usual.

Filed Mar 21, 2025 · Engine, Steering · AZ

Clunking and bouncing from right tire followed by acceleration not working properly

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 129,921 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the steering wheel would emit an abnormal whining noise while both stationary and while making turns in either direction. As the failure persisted, the steering wheel began to vibrate, and excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was not covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V494000 (Steering, Suspension). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 129,921. Consumer stated RECALL was called due to the rack and pinion of the steering wheel of the car.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 1 miles · HI

So I purchased my car in 2014 at tony nissan waipio and had cna manufactured warranty..which is a good warranty.but I come to realize ever since.my manufactured warranty expired in 2019, and I routinely bring my car in for oil and oil filter maintenance every 3 months, and each time I would bring it in. Mechanics and service advisors seems to find a lot of problems with my car..and ask if I wanted it to be fixed or replaced, majority of the time. I will asked if my aul warranty will cover, for the parts and labors..I would say 80 percent of my warranty covers..some. Dont.but to make my complaint shorter ..each time I would bring it in to tony nissan for a repair..not even 3 months after, another problems.come about..at this time I'm getting very scared and afraid for my safety in driving my car.especially.when I have my 6 year old grandson that I pick up from school..and I'm beginning to not have faith in them and I'm really having trust issues, with either the mechanics or service advisors..at tony nissan .I can show proofs of documents that I have all my invoices dated from 2014 until now of 2020..of all services and repairs they have claimed they doned on my car..just recently I asked for my old parts back, to see if they got it replaced..throttle body assembly and ignition coil #3..my upcoming repair will be alternator and drive belt..I will be taking my car in either 02/25/2020 or 02/26/2020..in the afternoon.thank you very much, for the help and concerns.please reply back to me if my car was sold to me as a lemon or any recalls..I've be glad to express my concerns to the president of that company..but I always get talked to the other staffs that works for him...

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 90,000 miles · IL

Cvt trans giving check engine soon code p1777 stepper motor cod... Trans not shifting properly, it gets stuck at 2000rpms and lags then jump up in rpms. Trans shakes hard from time to time while driving at low speeds

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Engine, Steering · CA

Losses power when driving when making turns it shakes it over heats

Filed Jul 7, 2019 · Engine, Steering · 106,000 miles · CA

Takata recall, I have a 2012 nissan altima and I purchased from a dealer in jan 2015. I believe this car must be a defective product. It's a pre-owned car. Just after driving it for 1.5yrs, I have been driving the car the transmission broken. The speed drops to 30miles/hr from 65miles/hr while I was driving on the freeway. There were cars behind me. It's so dangerous. I was lucky that the driver behind me reacted very quickly and didn't hit me. It was under the warranty so they replaced the torque converter of the transmission. However, just this past weekend I was driving uphill on a mountain road and a similar problem happened again. My car can't shift correctly and the speed drops to 25 miles/hr from 40miels/hr. Both the first time and the second time when this happens there is no signal lights on my dashboard. I went to the dealer but they said I'm out of the warranty and they may not cover the repair. I failed a claim to nissan customer service and still waiting for the response to solve this issue. They said there are no recalls of my car but I have found a lot of reports online about their transmission issues and people had experienced similar to me. Also, the steering wheel didn't work for a few times. Nissan said they care about customers' safety but I don't think they really do what they said. If they really care about our safety they should take more actions on this issue and recall the defective cars. It's very dangerous for everyone on the roads.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Steering · 69,376 miles · NV

Car wanders and feels dangerous over 60mph

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 68,000 miles · NC · crash

On the above date, my vehicle was involved in an accident which after thorough assessment by the body shop and by the insurance company's field adjusters, was deemed a total loss. My vehicle's steering suddenly became very difficult due to the front wheels becoming seemingly locked and steering in the right direction was impossible. Steering wheel was extremely hard to turn as well. The airbags did not deploy either. Everything happened so fast. There was a loss of control which caused the vehicle to overturn or "flip". The vehicle was still upside down when passersby and law official arrived.this accident could have been avoided if we'd received prior notification. We know there were recalls for this year,make and model vehicle and those similar, however we were never notified by anyone of said recalls.this accident could have been fatal, that's how bad it was.by the grace of god it wasn't.