The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to release, and the rear passenger’s side wheel was locked. The contact stated that debris from the parking brakes was on the ground. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, and the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact waited for a while, and the vehicle was restarted, and the contact continued driving to the residence. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle while driving to the residence. The contact stated that the parking brake, ABS, and the 4WD failed to function as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The worst 2012 Nissan Titan problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags7
- Engine6
- Body5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags7
- Engine6
- Body5
- Brakes4
- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
- Steering1
Recalls 2
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑615‑725‑1000.
Recall number 12V143000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading may increase the likelihood of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1‑615‑725‑1000.
Recall number 12V102000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Nissan Titan 116
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Vibration at 40 – 50 mph
- VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2004-2012 ARMADA, TITAN, AND 2004-2009 QUEST; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER...
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
2012 Nissan Titan fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13 | 18 | 15 |
| 5.6L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 12 | 17 | 14 |
What 2012 Nissan Titan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On [XXX], my 2012 Nissan Titan was serviced by Pep Boys in Gainesville, FL for brake-related work. After they returned the truck, the brake assembly was reinstalled incorrectly — the caliper was not secured properly and the rotors were damaged/warped as a result. This failure created an immediate and severe safety risk. My father drove the vehicle shortly afterward, unaware of the problem, which could have led to complete brake failure at speed and a serious crash or fatality. The issue was later inspected and confirmed by a Pep Boys location in Tampa, FL, which documented that the prior service work left the brake assembly in an unsafe, dangerous condition. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages prior to the discovery of the defect. The unsafe condition was only discovered after the truck was brought to another Pep Boys location for inspection. This defect and improper repair practice by the service provider placed my fathers safety and the safety of others at significant risk. I am submitting this report to document the incident and to ensure that similar unsafe repair practices are investigated and prevented in the future. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light had been illuminated for almost a year. The contact stated that previously in 2021, the air bag software was updated under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact stated that in 2022, the front driver's air bag control module was replaced under manufacturer approval at no cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,172.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of a Nissan internal air bag recall before which the air bag warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to complete the recall and diagnosed a failure with the air bag inflator and air bag control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the internal manufacturer recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the federal safety agency Campaign Number: (TBD). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Cracked exhaust manifold leaking fumes into the cabin of vehicle
Tail pipe rusted off at the flange behind the muffler. The design of the tailpipe and exhaust hanger is flawed.
I was driving home from work, and I fell asleep hit a street sign, and a power pole, and a mailbox. The airbags did not deploy on impact of any item I hit. I was traveling at 55mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan titan. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was rusted and cracked. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Nissan titan has a cracked manifolds which leaks exhaust into the cab of the vechicle. Appreantly this is a know issue with nissan and the need to get a real fix not a replacement but a replacement that wont happen again
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Questions about the 2012 Nissan Titan
Is the 2012 Nissan Titan reliable?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Titan, fewer than a typical Titan model year.
What is the 2012 Nissan Titan year score?
The 2012 Nissan Titan scores 77 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Titan: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Nissan Titan?
Airbags, with 7 complaints. Next is engine (6).
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Titan have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
What year does the Nissan Titan have bad airbags?
The Nissan Titan model years with the most airbags complaints are 2004 (38 complaints), 2006 (28 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Titan get?
Official estimates for the 2012 Nissan Titan range from 14 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.6L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 13 city and 18 highway.
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