2012 Nissan Titan Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Nissan Titan.

20112013
Complaints
28
per 10K Sold
12.1
US Sales
23,152
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2012 Nissan Titan Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:99,194 mi
Crash-related:4
#24 complaints

Engine Problems

#34 complaints

Body Structure

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Nissan Titan.

Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
99,194
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Nissan Titan

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,544 vehicles.

12V143000Equipment:other:labels
~26,626 affected

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, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”

12V102000Equipment:other:labels
~918 affected

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.

Is the 2012 Nissan Titan reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Nissan Titan has 28 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Titan?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 99,194 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints); Body Structure (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Nissan Titan?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,194 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Nissan Titan?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Nissan Titan include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,544 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Nissan Titan?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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