2012 Nissan Altima
Crash Test Safety Ratings
CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2012 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at nearly $2,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
| Driver Front | Passenger Front | Driver Side | Passenger Side | Side Pole | Rollover | |
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| 2012 Altima 2 DR FWD | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |  |
| 2012 Altima 4 DR FWD | | | | | | |
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2012 Nissan Altima 4-door sedan
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear1 | Rollover |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Not tested. | Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.