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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
23
owner complaints to NHTSA
2 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
15–17
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hub (suspension)

    NHTSA 12V462000 Reported 2,417 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    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…

    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…

  2. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 11V592000 Reported 14,718 vehicles potentially affected NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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…

    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.

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,385 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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 h”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 20, 2025 · Suspension

“Rear subframe sagging and unsafe due to rust and corrosion.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 24, 2025 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (Pathfinder 2WD, Pathfinder 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined15–17 mpg
City / Highway13–15 / 18–22
FuelPremium
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 4/5.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd

Compare Nissan Pathfinder model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Pathfinder model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Nissan Pathfinder01
1987 Nissan Pathfinder219
1988 Nissan Pathfinder217
1989 Nissan Pathfinder215
1990 Nissan Pathfinder238
1991 Nissan Pathfinder139
1992 Nissan Pathfinder030
1993 Nissan Pathfinder049
1994 Nissan Pathfinder291
1995 Nissan Pathfinder0170
1996 Nissan Pathfinder3159
1997 Nissan Pathfinder2217
1998 Nissan Pathfinder2149
1999 Nissan Pathfinder2104
2000 Nissan Pathfinder2112
2001 Nissan Pathfinder3230
2002 Nissan Pathfinder5156
2003 Nissan Pathfinder3110
2004 Nissan Pathfinder367
2005 Nissan Pathfinder21,050
2006 Nissan Pathfinder3837
2007 Nissan Pathfinder1561
2008 Nissan Pathfinder4328
2009 Nissan Pathfinder337
2010 Nissan Pathfinder440
2011 Nissan Pathfinder245
2012 Nissan Pathfinder223
2013 Nissan Pathfinder11890
2014 Nissan Pathfinder11574
2015 Nissan Pathfinder5321
2016 Nissan Pathfinder2105
2017 Nissan Pathfinder2186
2018 Nissan Pathfinder377
2019 Nissan Pathfinder276
2020 Nissan Pathfinder048
2022 Nissan Pathfinder5136
2023 Nissan Pathfinder1104
2024 Nissan Pathfinder283
2025 Nissan Pathfinder151
2026 Nissan Pathfinder010

Checking a specific 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

How do I know if my 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V592000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.