- The 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.
- The risk
- If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Nissan Pathfinder Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2012 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Pathfinder year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Nissan Pathfinder recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Nissan Pathfinder: every year compared
All Pathfinder years2012 Nissan Pathfinder vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,645 | 11 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 1,135 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 880 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Dodge Durango | 640 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Hyundai Santa FE | 355 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | 302 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Subaru Outback | 295 | 16 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Mazda CX-9 | 221 | 4 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder: hub (September 2012); engine and engine cooling (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Nissan Pathfinder year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Nissan Pathfinder years have the most complaints?
2005 (1,050), 2006 (837), 2007 (561). See every Nissan Pathfinder year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data