Nissan Pathfinder 2012

Model Pathfinder made in 2012 by Nissan got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to exterior lighting. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and ity/wiper (pws). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, suspension.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V592000NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. V (Vehicle)14718MFRNISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/19/201112/20/2011
Defect SummaryNissan 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 SummaryIf there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryNissan 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.
NotesOwners 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
12V462000Nissan North America, Inc.from 06/19/2012 to 07/12/2012V (Vehicle)2417MFRNissan North America, Inc.09/20/201209/20/2012
Defect SummaryNissan 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 SummaryIf the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryNissan 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.
NotesOwners 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
NTB-12-00401/09/201210042847Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles. *pe01/18/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
NTB-11-074-B07/06/201110044569Nissan: information is being provided for reprogrammable ecu on all nissan vehicles. *pe07/13/2012
ITY/WIPER (PWS)
NTB-09-019-A08/27/201210047059Nissan: 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. *pe11/05/2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NTB12-00902/03/201210043735Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb04/24/2012
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
NTB12-03504/10/201210043950Nissan: ecm replacement procedures with consult iii plus. applies to all 2004 and later (does not apply to leaf/ev) vehicles. *js05/02/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
NTB-10-102-A09/25/201210046601Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe10/17/2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
NTB-10-102-A09/25/201210046601Nissan: bulletin regarding diagnosis of abs/vdc wheel speed sensor. model 2007-2013 nissan. *pe10/17/2012
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
NTB12-02703/22/201210043771Nissan: pathfinder, xterra, and frontier; power steering hose service part change. *js04/26/2012
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
NTB-12-00401/09/201210042847Nissan: information regarding the front door internals side satellite sensor and pre existing side air bag satellite sensor in pillars in some vehicles. *pe01/18/2012
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NTB12-00902/03/201210043735Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key. *kb04/24/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06/02/20122000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2012 nissan leaf. the contact stated that the back up lights failed to illuminate. the contact mentioned that the lights point up to the air. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to alter the vehicle design. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 2,000. pm