Owners have filed 98 complaints
about the 2012 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA between 2012 and 2025.
The largest single group is the airbags.
Across this model's run it ranks 14 of 27 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 30
Against the median year of the Nissan Frontier. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 79
15.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 70
41% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2012 compares with every other Nissan Frontier
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
22.4%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
55.9%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1720.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2327.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1922.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
910.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
55.9%
150,000+ miles
55.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2012peak 8Jun 2025
Recalls on the 2012 Nissan Frontier
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
14V052000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Risk: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
12V462000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Risk: If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
11V592000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Risk: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202305310,846 units in Canada
Airbag
Issue: On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash. Note: This recall is for certain vehicles that had the steering wheel airbag replaced. Safety Risk: Projectiles in the occupant compartment could increase the risk of an injury. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering wheel airbag cover.
Recall 20140391,373 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a circuit breaker was installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly, and could cause damage to the wiring harness, potentially disabling power seat and sunroof functions, discharging the battery and/or causing a short. A short circuit may cause an overheat condition which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and affect repairs as necessary.
Recall 201231013 units in Canada
Steering
On certain 2wd vehicles, the front hubs may have been manufactured incorrectly and could crack. This could allow the wheel to wobble, causing a noticeable vibration and, as a result, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle. Ultimately, the hub may break, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. The errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace both front wheel hub assemblies.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Brandon, FLCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
Involved in a auto accident on June 11 2021. Airbags deployed, however, little rock type projectiles also exploded from the airbag landing all over the car and passenger causing a risk to the eyes, face and other body parts. Has not been taken to the dealer, auto I believe is totaled. Photos sent to adjuster along with photos of the car damage. No warnings. I have photos have the projectiles throughout the car and I have also collected a small sample in a zip bag.
NHTSA complaint #11421291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,250 milesLexington, KYCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE COMPLETELY STOPPED TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN ON A CITY STREET. THE CAR THAT HIT ME, A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA, WAS TRAVELLING, I BELIEVE, BETWEEN 45-50 MPH. BOTH VEHICLES WERE TOTALED. THE AIRBAG IN MY 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER DID NOT DEPLOY. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT IS NORMAL, BUT NISSAN WILL NOT COMMENT. WITHIN A WEEK OF THE ACCIDENT, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FROM NISSAN REGARDING THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT NOT BEING CALIBRATED PROPERLY. I FIND IT STRANGE THAT NISSAN WILL NOT COMMENT ON NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG, YET SENDS ME A RECALL NOTICE FOR AN OUT OF CALIBRATION AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #11010841 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesBeloit, OHCrash2 injured
WHEELS
I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, SAME SIZE AND BRAND NAME AS THE LAST 4 TIRES BUT A DIFFERENT MODEL TYPE OF TIRES. AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FLEW OFF THE RIM. THE RIM SCRAPED THE ROADWAY AND FLIPPED MY TRUCK UPWARDS AND SPUN THE VEHICLE UP IN THE AIR OVER A GUARD RAIL AND I HIT INTO A CONCRETE CULVERT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED BY A SHOP, BALANCED AND ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER TO THAT SAME SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE SHAKING VIGOROUSLY AT ROUGHLY 40 MPH. THE SHOP REBALANCED THE 4 TIRES AND ROTATED THEM. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE BACK DRIVER TIRE HAD LOST PSI AND WAS CLOSE TO 30 PSI, THE COLD PSI ON THE TIRE SAYS 50 PSI. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT A ROTATION WAS COMPLETED AND THAT TIRE WAS NOW IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION AND WAS INFLATED BACK TO 50 PSI. THE SHOP MECHANIC ALSO ADVISED ME THAT HE BELIEVED THE TIRE THAT WAS THEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION MAY BE FAULTY IN REGARDS TO THE WIRE INSIDE THE RUBBER OF THE TIRE AND ASKED WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES. AS I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 70, I COULD MERELY APPROACH 60 MPH WITH VIGOROUS SHAKING. I ADVISED THE SHOP OF THIS, BUT DECIDED TO GO WITH ANOTHER SHOP TO CHECK THE BALANCING AND PREFORM A NEW BALANCING. THE NEW SHOP ADVISED ME THAT THE RIMS WERE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY FOR THE INITIAL SHOP'S WEIGHTS TO STAY ON AND SAID THE VEHICLE MAY HAD BEEN THROWING THEIR WEIGHTS OFF. UPON COMPLETION OF THE 3RD BALANCING, THE SHOP HAD ALSO INSTALLED A BACK UP CAMERA FOR ME BUT DID NOT HOOK THE FRONT AIR BAGS BACK UP. THESE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. AFTER THE LAST BALANCING, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOOK AT HIGHER SPEEDS BUT WAS MUCH LESS THAN THE OTHER TIMES. MY VEHICLE NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE ISSUES WITH THE TIRES I PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED WHICH LASTED APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES AND NEVER SHOOK BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10967502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesBeloit, OHCrash2 injured
STEERING
I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, SAME SIZE AND BRAND NAME AS THE LAST 4 TIRES BUT A DIFFERENT MODEL TYPE OF TIRES. AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FLEW OFF THE RIM. THE RIM SCRAPED THE ROADWAY AND FLIPPED MY TRUCK UPWARDS AND SPUN THE VEHICLE UP IN THE AIR OVER A GUARD RAIL AND I HIT INTO A CONCRETE CULVERT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED BY A SHOP, BALANCED AND ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER TO THAT SAME SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE SHAKING VIGOROUSLY AT ROUGHLY 40 MPH. THE SHOP REBALANCED THE 4 TIRES AND ROTATED THEM. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE BACK DRIVER TIRE HAD LOST PSI AND WAS CLOSE TO 30 PSI, THE COLD PSI ON THE TIRE SAYS 50 PSI. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT A ROTATION WAS COMPLETED AND THAT TIRE WAS NOW IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION AND WAS INFLATED BACK TO 50 PSI. THE SHOP MECHANIC ALSO ADVISED ME THAT HE BELIEVED THE TIRE THAT WAS THEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION MAY BE FAULTY IN REGARDS TO THE WIRE INSIDE THE RUBBER OF THE TIRE AND ASKED WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES. AS I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 70, I COULD MERELY APPROACH 60 MPH WITH VIGOROUS SHAKING. I ADVISED THE SHOP OF THIS, BUT DECIDED TO GO WITH ANOTHER SHOP TO CHECK THE BALANCING AND PREFORM A NEW BALANCING. THE NEW SHOP ADVISED ME THAT THE RIMS WERE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY FOR THE INITIAL SHOP'S WEIGHTS TO STAY ON AND SAID THE VEHICLE MAY HAD BEEN THROWING THEIR WEIGHTS OFF. UPON COMPLETION OF THE 3RD BALANCING, THE SHOP HAD ALSO INSTALLED A BACK UP CAMERA FOR ME BUT DID NOT HOOK THE FRONT AIR BAGS BACK UP. THESE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. AFTER THE LAST BALANCING, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOOK AT HIGHER SPEEDS BUT WAS MUCH LESS THAN THE OTHER TIMES. MY VEHICLE NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE ISSUES WITH THE TIRES I PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED WHICH LASTED APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES AND NEVER SHOOK BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10967502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesBeloit, OHCrash2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I BOUGHT NEW TIRES, SAME SIZE AND BRAND NAME AS THE LAST 4 TIRES BUT A DIFFERENT MODEL TYPE OF TIRES. AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A 2 LANE ROAD, THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FLEW OFF THE RIM. THE RIM SCRAPED THE ROADWAY AND FLIPPED MY TRUCK UPWARDS AND SPUN THE VEHICLE UP IN THE AIR OVER A GUARD RAIL AND I HIT INTO A CONCRETE CULVERT. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. THE TIRES WERE INSTALLED BY A SHOP, BALANCED AND ALIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT BACK A FEW DAYS LATER TO THAT SAME SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE SHAKING VIGOROUSLY AT ROUGHLY 40 MPH. THE SHOP REBALANCED THE 4 TIRES AND ROTATED THEM. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THE BACK DRIVER TIRE HAD LOST PSI AND WAS CLOSE TO 30 PSI, THE COLD PSI ON THE TIRE SAYS 50 PSI. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT A ROTATION WAS COMPLETED AND THAT TIRE WAS NOW IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION AND WAS INFLATED BACK TO 50 PSI. THE SHOP MECHANIC ALSO ADVISED ME THAT HE BELIEVED THE TIRE THAT WAS THEN IN THE FRONT PASSENGER LOCATION MAY BE FAULTY IN REGARDS TO THE WIRE INSIDE THE RUBBER OF THE TIRE AND ASKED WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES. AS I ENTERED THE HIGHWAY WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 70, I COULD MERELY APPROACH 60 MPH WITH VIGOROUS SHAKING. I ADVISED THE SHOP OF THIS, BUT DECIDED TO GO WITH ANOTHER SHOP TO CHECK THE BALANCING AND PREFORM A NEW BALANCING. THE NEW SHOP ADVISED ME THAT THE RIMS WERE NOT CLEANED PROPERLY FOR THE INITIAL SHOP'S WEIGHTS TO STAY ON AND SAID THE VEHICLE MAY HAD BEEN THROWING THEIR WEIGHTS OFF. UPON COMPLETION OF THE 3RD BALANCING, THE SHOP HAD ALSO INSTALLED A BACK UP CAMERA FOR ME BUT DID NOT HOOK THE FRONT AIR BAGS BACK UP. THESE DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE ACCIDENT. AFTER THE LAST BALANCING, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOOK AT HIGHER SPEEDS BUT WAS MUCH LESS THAN THE OTHER TIMES. MY VEHICLE NEVER HAD ANY OF THESE ISSUES WITH THE TIRES I PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED WHICH LASTED APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES AND NEVER SHOOK BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #10967502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 43,000 milesHenderson, NV1 injured
AIR BAGS
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON WHILE DRIVING 5-10 MPH ON FLAT ROAD. ALMOST KNOCKED ME OUT AND LEFT ME CONFUSED FOR AWHILE, AND CAUSED MY EARS TO RING ALL DAY. NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SENT SOME SORT OF REP TO LOCAL DEALER TO DOWNLOAD DATA FROM THE TRUCK TO DETERMINE WHAT HAPPENED. THEY THEN TOLD ME THAT "THE CONDITIONS WERE NOT MET" FOR AIRBAGS TO HAVE DEPLOYED. THEY REPLACED THE AIRBAG SYSTEM AND RETURNED IT TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION AT NO COST TO MYSELF. OTHER THAN THAT THEY DECLINED MULTIPLE TIMES TO HELP ME IN ANYWAY TO GET INTO ANOTHER NISSAN VEHICLE, I WAS WILLING TO STAY WITH NISSAN IF THEY WOULD HAVE WORKED WITH ME AND BOUGHT IT BACK AND/OR GOT ME INTO A NEWER FRONTIER. I WAS WILLING TO DO THIS BECAUSE APPARENTLY THE 2011 AND 2012 MODEL FRONTIERS ARE THE ONLY ONES EXPERIENCING THIS DEFECT, AS A RESULT OF THEIR ROLLOVER ANTICIPATION SOFTWARE WHICH FIRES THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS WHEN IT "THINKS" THAT A ROLLOVER IS EMINENT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL AND YEAR FRONTIER WITH ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS FOR THE CHILDREN THAT WERE IN THE FRONTIER. THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA FOR THIS ISSUE THAT WAS STARTED BY ONE OF THE VICTIMS TO THIS NEGLIGENCE. APPARENTLY NISSAN KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT AT ALL. THEY ALSO APPARENTLY REFUSED TO REPAIR SOME OF THE AIRBAGS IN SOME OF THESE INCIDENTS IN THE LAWSUIT. NOT HAPPY WITH NISSAN ALLOWING THIS VEHICLE TO STAY ON THE ROAD SINCE IT ALLOWS FOR A DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY FOR THIS TO HAPPEN ON A BUSY ROAD WITH OTHERS AROUND, AND FOR THE OCCUPANTS OF THE FRONTIER MENTIONED. NOT HAPPY AND WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO GET LEGAL COUNSEL TO HELP ME. *DSY - SEE 10896442.
NHTSA complaint #10898639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Hopatcong, NJ
STRUCTURE:BODY
I was sold the 2012 Nissan Frontier SL from Lynne's Nissan City in Bloomfield, NJ being told it was a safe vehicle and passed their inspection. After bringing it to my mechanic I was informed the frame was so rusted it was unsafe to drive. They are now trying to resell the vehicle not disclosing that information.
NHTSA complaint #11665563 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lititz, PA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CD player will not play any CD's and my CD's are stuck inside. The radio only works intermittently and you can hear a sound like there is an electrical connection problem somewhere. This problem started about 2 months ago. I am presently in Florida and have a long drive home back to Pennsylvania. My cellphone # is [XXX] and my email is [XXX] . My home address is as follows: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11655718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 179,002 milesWaianae, HI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The contact shifted into park(P); however, several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and had the cam shaft sensor replaced again. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition key was no longer working and turning the ignition switch. The contact then drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle failure had reoccurred, and the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 179,002 milesWaianae, HI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The contact shifted into park(P); however, several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and had the cam shaft sensor replaced again. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition key was no longer working and turning the ignition switch. The contact then drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle failure had reoccurred, and the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fontana, CA
AIR BAGS
We were told about the recall, never got a recall letter in the mail. When we went to Nissan, they said they couldn’t help us if only we had the recall letter.
NHTSA complaint #11586752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,333 milesTacoma, WA
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH in cold weather with the seat belt connected, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side seat belt assembly and the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 89,333.
NHTSA complaint #11572981 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waldorf, MD
AIR BAGS
Took vehicle to dealership for recall. Air bag light on dashboard was flashing. Dealer said air bag was ok and they did not go any further to find the problem. The light is still flashing, so I do not know if my air bags are safely operative. Thank you very much.1031
NHTSA complaint #11555023 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greenfield, CA
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11553068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kahului, HI
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11552123 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
El Paso, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11550437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richmond, TX
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint #11529756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rochester, NY
AIR BAGS
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS APPEARED ON A VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 83,000 MILES . NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BUT ITY IS OF CONCERN SINCE OTHER MANUFACTURER MODELS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEMS AND WERE REPAIRED BY DEALER THROUGH MANUFACTURER RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11520154 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 71,000 milesHarrisonburg, VA
AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL:CUSHION
The contact owns a 2012 Nisan Frontier. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving under 50 MPH, the supplemental air bag safety warning light remained illuminated. The VIN search confirmed that the vehicle has one open recall at this time NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger seat belt assembly pretensioner, and passenger’s side seat cushion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.
NHTSA complaint #11514792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brandon, FLCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
Involved in a auto accident on June 11 2021. Airbags deployed, however, little rock type projectiles also exploded from the airbag landing all over the car and passenger causing a risk to the eyes, face and other body parts. Has not been taken to the dealer, auto I believe is totaled. Photos sent to adjuster along with photos of the car damage. No warnings. I have photos have the projectiles throughout the car and I have also collected a small sample in a zip bag.
NHTSA complaint #11421291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Edwards, IL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE PAINT ABOVE THE FRONT WHEEL WELL ON BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SIDE OF MY 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER (BLUE) WITH 69,0000 MILES IS PEALING OFF IN CHUNKS. IF DO AN INTERNET SEARCH ON 'PAINT FLAKING NISSAN FRONTIER' YOU CAN SEE NUMEROUS PICTURES. TALKING WITH THE DEALER, PREVALENT ISSUE ON DARK COLORED FRONTIERS (BLUE IS ESPECIALLY PREVALENT. CLEARLY A FACTORY DEFECT AS THE PAINT IS NOT ADHERING TO THE PRIMER. TALKED TO NISSAN CONSUMER SUPPORT AND THEY BASICALLY SAY IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO GOOD LUCK WITH REPAIR. CLEARLY THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN. NOT A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT POOR CUSTOMER SUPPORT. HAS IT BEEN FIXED? MY EXPECTATION IS THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOME COST SHARE FOR THIS REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #11404813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNKNOWN WIRE NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WOULD BE NO ASSISTANCE PROVIDED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FINANCED THROUGH AN AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.*DT Consumer stated there is more accurate statement on BBB Complaint Form Complete.
NHTSA complaint #11403039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 136,291 milesNapa, CA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UP A MOUNTAIN AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO NAPA NISSAN (510 SOSCOL AVE, NAPA, CA 94559) WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED TWO CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSORS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE REPLACED TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES BY THE SAME DEALER FOR THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,291.
NHTSA complaint #11365826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesDagsboro, DE
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSED BY EXTREME CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
NHTSA complaint #11339509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,961 milesLeesburg, VA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY STALL WHILE DRIVING, PARTICULARLY WHEN SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THE ENGINE STOPPING WOULD CAUSE ALL POWER ASSISTED FUNCTIONS TO CEASE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKE. MOST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD START EXTREME HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND I COULD NOT GET UP TO THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. I HAD TO USE MY FLASHERS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY SPEED WAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE VEHICLES RAPIDLY APPROACHED FROM THE REAR. IT WOULDN'T NEGOTIATE A LARGE HII (LACK OF POWER) AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME. RECEIPT BELOW.
NHTSA complaint #11330938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,961 milesLeesburg, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY STALL WHILE DRIVING, PARTICULARLY WHEN SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THE ENGINE STOPPING WOULD CAUSE ALL POWER ASSISTED FUNCTIONS TO CEASE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKE. MOST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD START EXTREME HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND I COULD NOT GET UP TO THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. I HAD TO USE MY FLASHERS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY SPEED WAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE VEHICLES RAPIDLY APPROACHED FROM THE REAR. IT WOULDN'T NEGOTIATE A LARGE HII (LACK OF POWER) AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME. RECEIPT BELOW.
NHTSA complaint #11330938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,961 milesLeesburg, VA
ENGINE
THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY STALL WHILE DRIVING, PARTICULARLY WHEN SLOWING FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL. THE ENGINE STOPPING WOULD CAUSE ALL POWER ASSISTED FUNCTIONS TO CEASE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKE. MOST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE WOULD START EXTREME HESITATION WHILE DRIVING AND I COULD NOT GET UP TO THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH. I HAD TO USE MY FLASHERS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT MY SPEED WAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION HAD DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WHERE VEHICLES RAPIDLY APPROACHED FROM THE REAR. IT WOULDN'T NEGOTIATE A LARGE HII (LACK OF POWER) AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO MY HOME. RECEIPT BELOW.
NHTSA complaint #11330938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 63,000 milesWalnut, CA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HIS SON WHO OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUDDERED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AFTER EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO NISSAN OF MONTCLAIR 9440 AUTOPLEX ST, MONTCLAIR, CA 91763, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 63,000.
NHTSA complaint #11309885 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesPittsburgh, PA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. ALSO, WHILE AT A STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11271506 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesHenrico, VA
STRUCTURE:BODY
WHILE HOSING DOWN THE TRUCK THE PAINT ON MY FRONT FENDERS STARTED TO PEEL IN LARGE CHUNKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP IT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING.
NHTSA complaint #11256132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,500 milesSacramento, CA
ENGINE
MY TRUCK HAS HAD WHAT FEELS TO ME LIKE A ROUGH IDLE FOR ABOUT AS LONG AS I'VE HAD IT. IT WAS FINE FOR SEVERAL YEARS BUT A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO THE TRUCK DIED AT A STOP LIGHT. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AND I DIDN'T THINK I'D BE ABLE TO REPLICATE THIS FOR A MECHANIC SO I JUST KEPT DRIVING IT. IT ALSO DIED ONCE ON MY WIFE BUT SHE DIDN'T TELL ME ABOUT IT AT THE TIME. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT LOWER SPEEDS DUE TO TRAFFIC. IT DIED ON ME AGAIN AND THIS TIME IT WOULDN'T START. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALER. THEY REPAIRED A PART IN THE TRANSMISSION AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME. IT SEEMED OK BUT AFTER ABOUT TEN MILES IT DIED AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THEY CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY AND GAVE IT BACK TO ME. IT IS STILL IDLING ROUGH. IT HASN'T DIED AGAIN YET BUT I'M AFRAID OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF IT DOES. I'VE LOOKED ONLINE AND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. I THINK IT HAS SOME DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED THROUGH A RECALL FOR THE SAFETY OF DRIVERS ON THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #11254640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.