The service and repair manual for the 2012 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SL Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · S Sedan 4-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 577 complaints · 62 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 778
- General Information 1,789
- Accessories & Equipment 4,128
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 345
- Body & Frame 2,095
- Maintenance 133
- Brakes 720
- Restraints 244
- Drivelines & Axles 110
- Steering 190
- Electrical 3,038
- Suspension 268
- Engine Mechanical 362
- Transmission 310
- Engine Performance 3,409
- Front Axle Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Altima
- Suspension · 11V371000If the bolt comes out completely, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of.
- Air Bags — side/window · 12V055000The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Steering · 12V494000The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, incr.
- Air Bags — frontal › sensor/control module-inactive · 11V408000The affected acu will not operate as designed and this issue may cause the air bags not to inflate i.
Owners have filed 577 complaints and Nissan has issued 62 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the SL Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, S Coupe 2-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, S Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door, SR Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2012 Altima problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Altima, covering suspension, air bags, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2012 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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