2012 Nissan Altima visibility problems

18 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 65,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Sun/moon roof assembly
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Nissan Altima visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2022 · Visibility · NC

2012 Altima defective sticky melting dashboard cause severe windshield glare when driving when sun from a certain angle ( no vehicle accident so far)

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Visibility · FL

Car dash has become a hazard to driving safely. The dash originally, when purchased new from the dealer, had a pebbled matt finish similar to a football or basketball. In the past year that finish is dissolved into a slick sticky highly reflective state. This reflective state causes the driver to be visually impaired and unable to see out of the front window; this is extremely hazardous. Further research of this event with my vehicle has found it not to be unique to my vehicle. This is a very common and very dangerous. This is a defect of design only and as such needs to be addressed by nissan corporate.

Filed Dec 17, 2020 · Visibility · 68,250 miles · FL

The dash on my 2012 altima has begun to melt. The dash initially started out being tacky when my son was away at college in nc, which I thought was unusual. Upon returning to fl this past summer, it got worse. Now the dash is giving off a chemical smell with a horrible glare. The glare from the windshield is making for unsafe driving conditions, especially in the fl sun. Nissan acknowledged the melting dash issue in 2008 2009 models and agreed to replace those dashes for vehicles in fl under a lawsuit settled in 2017. Looking at the complaints on the federal safety agency website, it appears that the melting dash issue has continued to be a problem past the 2008 2009 model years.

Filed Nov 7, 2020 · Visibility · 122,000 miles · FL

Dashboad is melting from one side of the vehicle to the other and extends from the windshield past the vents. The area is so shinny and glare is so great that it makes it difficult to see clearly day or night.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · FL

Dash is melting and shiny creating a glare on the windshield making it impossible to see when driving. This started years ago and only gets worse. It has been reported several times to dealer. I have to drive but it is very dangerous and I cannot believe nissan is taking the chance and not fixing this problem.

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Visibility · 114,000 miles · GA

The dashboard is melting. The dash is sticky and is turning to a gooey substance. It is shiny and is causing glare on windshield. It started where dash meets windshield and quickly spread toward steering wheel. I have taken the car to two local dealerships who said they could not do anything other than replace the dashboard at $2700 since the car is out of warranty. I contacted nissan customer care and I have a case number. They said no one else had complained about this for the 2012 year although I am seeing some complaints on this site. They too said they would not do anything since it was out of warranty. When I suggested it was defective and obviously was the same problem as the lawsuit that was settled, they gentleman said this was not the same year. My car was originally purchased in florida, the state of the class action lawsuit, but I now live in ga. A dashboard should not melt when exposed to the sun! Nissan should take responsibility for this defective product.

Filed Jul 30, 2020 · Visibility · 177,000 miles · TX

Dash had become tacky and shiny, producing glare when driving toward the sun. Becomes worse on hot days. Does not resolve, lint and anything else sticks to it.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Body, Visibility · 130,000 miles · FL

Dashboard has become progressively sticky and shiny, causing a glare during daylight hours which reduces visibility and is a safety hazard

Filed Jun 2, 2020 · Visibility · LA

The dash is sticky and glossy which throws a glare on my windshield. I end up with a small area of the windshield to see out of. I have to sit up tall or lean over in order to find a spot to get a clear view in order to see the road. Holding the position to see for any length of time is a strain on the body. I'm having trouble seeing where I am going and am worried I will have an accident.

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Visibility · 65,000 miles · FL

Vehicle dashboard is melting. It is causing a visibility issue with a glare against the windshield.

Questions about the 2012 Nissan Altima visibility

Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Nissan Altima, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Nissan Altima visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Nissan Altima visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most visibility problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most visibility complaints are 2008 (188 complaints), 2013 (63 complaints) and 2009 (48 complaints).