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2012 NISSAN FRONTIER Safety Overview

The 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 3 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
  • Suspension:front:hub
  • Engine and engine cooling

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for NISSAN FRONTIER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 14V052000

Nissan North America, Inc.

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

NHTSA Recall 14V052000: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/12/2014
2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 12V462000

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehi...

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

NHTSA Recall 12V462000: If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/20/2012
2012 NISSAN FRONTIER 11V592000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2...

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 11V592000: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/19/2011

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.