Recalls ·2012 Nissan Xterra 4WD

2012 Nissan Xterra 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Xterra 4WD; the most frequently affected component is suspension — hub. Owners filed 16 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 10 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #8 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints16

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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 16 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 38%
Air bags4 · 25%
Engine4 · 25%
Unknown or other1 · 6%
Tires1 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

I'm filing a complaint before i have an incident. I own a nissan xterra. Many other nissan xterra owners have had spontaneous side curtain air bag deployment when traveling very slowly, generally on dirt roads. Some of these deployments have caused injuries. The problem appears to be common on all 2nd generation…

Air bags · Sep 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan xterra. After moving the vehicle from a parking spot, the contact noticed oil leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing on two separate occasions, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Engine · Sep 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Nissan states that they have no repair solution on NHTSA Recall 23E-012 as of the date of this complaint. Nissan states that this is a safety issue. The originally reported issue is allegedly >8 months old without resolution. This safety issue presents a clear and on-going danger and hazard to the vehicle driver.…

Unknown or other · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Premature clutch failure on my manual transmission. Less than 48000 miles on the odometer and the clutch is gone. This is far too little travel for the clutch to be failing at. Degradation has advanced rapidly over a matter of weeks and days and now i fear having my family ride in the vehicle in case they becoming…

Power train · Jul 2017 · 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.