Worst 2012 Nissan Titan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Engine Problems
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Titan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 99,194 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Titan
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,544 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, ÂTIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.Â
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN TITAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 10, 2011, THROUGH JULY 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS APPEARANCE PACKAGE HAVE INCORRECT SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
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2012 Nissan Titan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Titan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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