2012 Nissan Altima Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

3 transmission variants are listed for the 2012 Nissan Altima. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant T163160

CVT Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163160 appeared in 1 of 10 orders (10%).

Average R&R11.4
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid IncludedYes
Fluid Type999MP-NS200P
Pan Bolts15
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyCVT
Transmission Fluid9

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T163161

CVT Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T163161 Illustrative photo of T163161 Illustrative photo of T163161 Illustrative photo of T163161
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed

In our own completed orders for this vehicle and part, T163161 appeared in 5 of 10 orders (50%).

Average R&R11.4
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid IncludedYes
Fluid Type999MP-NS200P
Pan Bolts15
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyCVT
Transmission Fluid9

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T163169

CVT Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T163169 Illustrative photo of T163169 Illustrative photo of T163169 Illustrative photo of T163169
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R12.4
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid IncludedYes
Fluid Type999MP-NS200P
Pan Bolts15
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingN/A
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyCVT
Transmission Fluid11

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2012 Nissan Altima?

3 variants are listed: T163160, T163161, T163169. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2012 Nissan Altima?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2012 Nissan Altima?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Transmission Fluid.

Which variant shows up most in your own orders for a 2012 Nissan Altima?

T163161 appeared in 5 of 10 completed orders (50%).

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.