2012 Nissan Altima Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,668miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,668 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2012 Nissan Altima was stopped at a traffic light, the Altima was struck from behind by another vehicle at an estimated speed of approximately 35-40 MPH without braking (stated by police) the driver's side rear seat belt failed to secure and the passenger's head was thrown back and forth striking both the driver's side head rest as well as the rear passenger's head rest. The passenger was evaluated in the emergency room diagnosis cervical sprain and a closed head injury . Passenger #2 was sitting in the front passenger seat when the side curtain airbag failed to deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672815, filed 2015-01, 37,668 miles“On 7-19-11i took possession of a new Nissan Altima at saratoga Nissan, malta, ny. Shortly after that date I noticed that the seat selt audible warning device was not working. I took it to the dealer 8-26-11 for repair of that component but was told, in writing, that this vehicle was not designed with an audible chime . This is not consistent with the owners manual on this vehicle that states that is equipped with an audible seat belt warning chime . Also it appears inconsistent with NHTSA new vehicle standard 571.208, s 7.3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10423918, filed 2011-09“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side seat belt failed and constricted the child being restrained in the seat. The child sustained minor bruising as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 12,340.”
NHTSA complaint #10548469, filed 2013-10, 12,340 miles“The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Altima. While making a left turn and braking at approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed head on into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact, causing her to sustain a laceration that required medical attention. The front passenger sustained a fractured sternum and internal injuries that required medical attention. The rear passenger sustained five cracked ribs and a cracked sternum that required medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle was also injured and required medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735324, filed 2015-07, 56,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 29 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 0% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 19 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Altima
149 complaintsEngine
68 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsAir bags
57 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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