2012 Nissan Altima Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 426 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,866miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Nissan Altima, 0% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,866 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear tires became worn. The contact took the vehicle to a local tire dealer to have the tires replaced. However, the tires could not be aligned correctly due to faulty calipers. The contacted stated that the vehicle would shake abnormally when driving at least 55 MPH due to not having the wheel properly aligned. The failure mileage was 29,509. Updated 12/23/13”
NHTSA complaint #10551961, filed 2013-11, 29,509 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10232657Feb 22, 2023WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10134841Mar 23, 2018WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been…
- 10118691Sep 25, 2017WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been…
- 10192638Sep 15, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS…
- 10192605Jul 10, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Customers concern of a "clicking" noise coming from either left or right front/rear CV-type axles during take-off/acceleration. ACTION: Apply Molykote M77 grease…
- 10192597Jul 6, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION When servicing run flat tires or low profile tires: - Special equipment and procedures are required to avoid damage. - Specifically, Tire Pressure Monitor…
- 10192574May 7, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION The appearance of painted alloy wheels can be damaged if acidic cleaners are used. DO NOT use Chrome Wheel Cleaner on Painted Wheels. Many chrome wheel…
- 10192542Mar 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers - Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Wheel…
- 10192233Aug 27, 2013Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design…
- 10192217Jul 23, 2013If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 17 | 2% |
| 2014 | 13 | 1% |
| 2013 | 36 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 15 | 1% |
| 2008 | 9 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology