Nissan Frontier 2012
Model Frontier made in 2012 by Nissan got 30 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and ity/wiper (pws). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V592000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 14718 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/19/2011 | 12/20/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about january 19, 2012. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V462000 | Nissan North America, Inc. | from 06/19/2012 to 07/12/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 2417 | MFR | Nissan North America, Inc. | 09/20/2012 | 09/20/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about october 8, 2012. owners may contact nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| NTB-12-004 | 01/09/2012 | 10042847 | Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles. *pe | 01/18/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| NTB-11-074-B | 07/06/2011 | 10044569 | Nissan: information is being provided for reprogrammable ecu on all nissan vehicles. *pe | 07/13/2012 | |
| ITY/WIPER (PWS) | |||||
| NTB-09-019-A | 08/27/2012 | 10047059 | Nissan: rain sensors may operate, intermittently or unexpectedly, when exhaust gas, moisture, fingerprints, dirt, or insects are near or around rain sensors. no models or model years listed. *pe | 11/05/2012 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||||
| NTB12-009 | 02/03/2012 | 10043735 | Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| NTB12-035 | 04/10/2012 | 10043950 | Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles. *js | 05/02/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| NTB-10-102-A | 09/25/2012 | 10046601 | Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe | 10/17/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| NTB12-027 | 03/22/2012 | 10043771 | Nissan: pathfinder, xterra, and frontier; power steering hose service part change. *js | 04/26/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| NTB-12-004 | 01/09/2012 | 10042847 | Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles. *pe | 01/18/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| NTB12-009 | 02/03/2012 | 10043735 | Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb | 04/24/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/09/2012 | 7400 | ||
| Myself and one passenger were off-roading in my 2012 frontier pro-4x going over a bumpy surface and without warning the side airbags went off! luckily no one was injured, but we both got quite a scare due to the noise and lack of visibillity. there is no damage to the front end nor were we at any degree of angle. yes it was bumpy but when you pay for a vehicle that states clearly off road on the side you expect it has the suspension to support the ride. the very last thing i was thinking of was the air bags, until they came out. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 21325 | 1 | |
| Again! while traveling apx 55 mph, vehicle lost power, engine surging, sputtering, some warning lights on dash illuminated. was able to restart and drive another mile or 2. no luck. vehicle was towed 80 plus miles back to dealer. another crank position replaced and problem was fixed for now, this is the second time in less than a year!! id this happened on a busy multi lane highway while towing something it might have had a different outcome!! *tr | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 21325 | ||
| Again! while traveling apx 55 mph, vehicle lost power, engine surging, sputtering, some warning lights on dash illuminated. was able to restart and drive another mile or 2. no luck. vehicle was towed 80 puls miles back to dealer. another crank position replaced and problem was fixed for now, this is the second time in less than a year!! id this happened on a vusy multi lane highway while towing something it might have had a different outcome!! | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 1120 | 1 | |
| The instrument panel began to flicker and would not display accurate information (engine alerts, tire alerts, not displaying turn signals, speedometer, etc). this occurred while driving and it was not possible to accurately determine vehicle speed or if there were other issues actually wrong with the truck. dealership has determined the instrument cluster module has a problem and is being replaced. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2012 | 1120 | ||
| The instrument panel began to flicker and would not display accurate information (engine alerts, tire alerts, not displaying turn signals, speedometer, etc). this occurred while driving and it was not possible to accurately determine vehicle speed or if there were other issues actually wrong with the truck. dealership has determined the instrument cluster module has a problem and is being replaced. | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 21325 | 1 | |
| Again! while traveling apx 55 mph, vehicle lost power, engine surging, sputtering, some warning lights on dash illuminated. was able to restart and drive another mile or 2. no luck. vehicle was towed 80 plus miles back to dealer. another crank position replaced and problem was fixed for now, this is the second time in less than a year!! id this happened on a busy multi lane highway while towing something it might have had a different outcome!! *tr | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 21325 | ||
| Again! while traveling apx 55 mph, vehicle lost power, engine surging, sputtering, some warning lights on dash illuminated. was able to restart and drive another mile or 2. no luck. vehicle was towed 80 puls miles back to dealer. another crank position replaced and problem was fixed for now, this is the second time in less than a year!! id this happened on a vusy multi lane highway while towing something it might have had a different outcome!! | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Driving on the interstate the a/c stopped working then the engine overheated. the next day went to a dealership and they said this was the fourth engine that had the exact problem. the engine has to be change and i was 300 miles away from home. loosing money and time. *tr | |||
| 07/27/2012 | 10000 | ||
| Driving on the interstate the a/c stopped working then the engine overheated. the next day went to a dealership and they said this was the fourth engine that had the exact problem. the engine has to be change and i was 300 miles away from home. loosing money and time | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/24/2012 | 15000 | ||
| Without much warning signs or without any accident, all of the sudden the vehicle started jerking and made a horrible noise. after inspection by the shop, all six bolts attaching the front drive to the transfer box were gone. the parts went loose causing severe damage underneath the track, which was worsened by the towing. if that parts would have detached at high speed, the incident would have been fatal. the only warning was a low noise, associated with tire rotation and then a loud bang like i hit a stone underneath. this noise was present for 10 minutes before the incident. i believe all 2012 nissan frontiers should be inspected for this problem to prevent fatalities. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the front driver | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. while parked the contact noticed was seated in the front drivers side seat and attempted to adjust the the head rest but was unable to adjust it to a comfortable position. the contact stated the head rest positioned his head to look down. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the head rest was designed that way and there was nothing they could do to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100. da | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 1800 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 1,800. | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 1800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle became hesitant to accelerate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate fialure mileage was 1,800. da | |||