# Used 2012 Nissan Altima prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Nissan Altima is $6,208, with 124,721 miles on average, across 254 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2012) · [all Nissan Altima model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima.md)

- Average asking price: $6,208 (median $6,000)
- Average miles: 124,721
- For sale now: 254
- Average days listed: 93 (of 224 with a listing date)
- Price move over 15 days: -$107 on average (−1.5%); 25% of 164 cars cut their price

## 2012 Nissan Altima prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $6,576 | 114,225 | 24 | 91 |
| Texas | $5,816 | 130,906 | 22 | 120 |
| Virginia | $6,123 | 118,471 | 19 | 102 |
| Florida | $5,702 | 122,514 | 18 | 149 |
| New Jersey | $5,046 | 122,350 | 16 | 76 |
| North Carolina | $5,977 | 128,725 | 14 | 45 |
| Massachusetts | $7,101 | 105,834 | 13 | 86 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,243 | 130,242 | 10 | 92 |
| Washington | $6,232 | 115,618 | 9 | 88 |
| Missouri | $6,857 | 144,351 | 8 | 46 |
| Illinois | $6,074 | 128,104 | 8 | 34 |
| Ohio | $6,574 | 116,851 | 7 | 18 |
| Tennessee | $5,389 | 172,579 | 7 | 33 |
| Georgia | $6,887 | 110,531 | 6 | 108 |
| Wisconsin | $6,352 | 123,666 | 5 | 193 |
| New York | $6,750 | 73,120 | 5 | 39 |
| Utah | $4,656 | 166,991 | 5 | 24 |
| Louisiana | $6,754 | 166,618 | 5 | 89 |

## Other Nissan Altima years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2027](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2027.md) | $32,757 | 6 | 723 |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2026.md) | $29,265 | 1,178 | 5,231 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2025.md) | $20,852 | 37,189 | 5,440 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2024.md) | $20,029 | 47,978 | 3,561 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2023.md) | $20,226 | 49,076 | 2,270 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2022.md) | $17,266 | 69,044 | 1,023 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2021.md) | $16,434 | 77,475 | 812 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2020.md) | $14,377 | 92,198 | 979 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2019.md) | $13,831 | 98,273 | 837 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2018.md) | $11,151 | 106,047 | 559 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2017.md) | $9,993 | 110,484 | 656 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2016.md) | $9,678 | 111,451 | 530 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2015.md) | $8,415 | 118,361 | 669 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2014.md) | $7,733 | 123,869 | 320 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2013.md) | $6,850 | 132,423 | 389 |
| **2012** | $6,208 | 124,721 | 254 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2011.md) | $5,656 | 135,375 | 129 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2010.md) | $5,777 | 132,773 | 133 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2009.md) | $5,453 | 126,658 | 100 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2008.md) | $5,340 | 142,501 | 86 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2007.md) | $4,595 | 146,679 | 29 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2006.md) | $5,176 | 133,320 | 25 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2005.md) | $5,303 | 121,700 | 28 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2004.md) | $5,436 | 118,430 | 5 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2003.md) | $4,686 | 136,640 | 12 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2002.md) | $3,976 | 147,378 | 8 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2001.md) | $5,659 | 66,478 | 3 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/2000.md) | $6,949 | 68,910 | 1 |
| [1999](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1999.md) | $64,367 | 113,867 | 2 |
| [1997](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1997.md) | $3,995 | 59,856 | 1 |
| [1995](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-altima/1995.md) | $6,995 | 52,450 | 1 |

## Recalls · 4

NHTSA, this model year.

- SUSPENSION (Oct 10, 2012): Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012.  These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW (Feb 14, 2012): NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ALTIMA AND VERSA VEHICLES.  THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS THAT CONTAIN AN INCORRECT PROPELLANT MIXTURE FOR THE INITIATOR COMPONENT USED, RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT OF COMPRESSED GAS.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE (Aug 9, 2011): NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.
- SUSPENSION (Jul 19, 2011): NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT.  THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.

## Used 2012 Nissan Altima prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Nissan Altima?

Used 2012 Nissan Altimas for sale at U.S. dealers ask $6,208 on average (half ask less than $6,000), across 254 cars. The cars for sale have 124,721 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2012 Nissan Altima cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, New Jersey has the lowest average asking price, $5,046 across 16 cars with 122,350 miles on average, and Massachusetts the highest, $7,101 across 13 with 105,834 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2012 Nissan Altimas for sale?

The 224 for sale with a listing date have been listed 93 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2012 Nissan Altima prices going down?

Over the last 15 days, the 164 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $107 on average (−1.5%), down, and 25% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2012 Nissan Altima compare with the 2011 and 2013?

The 2012 asks $6,208 on average with 124,721 miles; the 2011 asks $5,656 with 135,375 miles, and the 2013 asks $6,850 with 132,423 miles.

### Does the 2012 Nissan Altima have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Nissan Altima. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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