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2012 Nissan Pathfinder Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 23 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Nissan Pathfinder

The 2012 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
23
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V592000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V462000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Suspension
5
Electrical System
3
Air Bags
3
Steering
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Engine
2
Power Train
1
Service Brakes
1
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Nissan Pathfinder — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 40 complaints 2011 45 complaints 2012 23 complaints 2013 888 complaints 2014 567 complaints 2015 318 complaints 2016 105 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 recalls and 23 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder are: Suspension, Electrical System, Air Bags, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder safe to buy?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Pathfinder should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Pathfinder are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.