Component Record

Nissan Altima 2012 Suspension Problems

17 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 2012 Nissan Altima - 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

11V371000Reported July 19, 2011 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

12V494000Reported October 10, 2012 - 13,919 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 13,919 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train149 Engine72 Air Bags57 Unknown Or Other56 Vehicle Speed Control49 Electrical System44

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.