Recalls ·2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD

2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD; the most frequently affected component is suspension — hub. Owners filed 23 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 26 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #18 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints23
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Suspension — HubCampaign 12V462000 · 20 Sep 2012

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 11V592000 · 19 Dec 2011

Problem: 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.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 23 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other5 · 22%
Suspension5 · 22%
Engine5 · 22%
Air bags4 · 17%
Electrical system3 · 13%
Steering2 · 9%
Service brakes2 · 9%
Power train2 · 9%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

We bought a 2012 nissan pathfinder on september 17th, 2015 used for $27,999.00. We put $3,000.00 down payment on the vehicle. We were under the impression, and were told by our salesman that we didn't have to pay wi taxes and that any other taxes would be included in our loan. That proved to be false! If we would've…

Electrical system · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Right lower control arm snapped while driving at highway speed (65MPH) causing vehicle into a 360 spin. Vehicle spun, was hard to control and tire blew out at speed. Others behind me or in front may have gotten involved if traffic was heavier at the time. Vehicle wasnt inspected, no police involved. No warning before…

Suspension · Nov 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked on the road outside his friend's residence. The contact stated that as he approached the vehicle, he saw smoke coming from the windows. The contact stated that when he opened the vehicle, he saw that the headliner of the vehicle…

Electrical system · Nov 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan pathfinder. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the dealer noticed that the passenger side engine mount failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Engine · Sep 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.