2012 Nissan Titan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2012 Nissan Titan: 2 recalls, 22 owner complaints and up to 15 mpg combined.
Recalls
2 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #12V102000 · 2012 · 918 vehicles
What's 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."
Why it matters: An incorrect capacity label May lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading May increase the likelihood of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #12V143000 · 2012 · 26,626 vehicles
What's wrong: 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
Why it matters: The omission of the rim size May lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which May increase the likelihood of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (7): the most common themes are fails to deploy (4), warning light on (2).
- Body & structure (5): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (2), door / lock issues (2).
- Engine (4): the most common themes are leaks (3).
- Brakes (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2012 Nissan Titan has 22 owner complaints, ranking #14 of 20 Titan model years for complaints (well below the 163 average). Complaints peaked in 2017 (6 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 64,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2011 (26 complaints, 1 recalls), 2013 (11 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Regular |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 18 | 15 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
| 5.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 12 | 17 | 14 | Gasoline or E85 |
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recalls for the 2012 Nissan Titan. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2012 Nissan Titan problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (7), body & structure (5), engine (4).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Titan get?
EPA ratings run up to 15 mpg combined (5.6 L, Automatic 5-spd), across 4 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2012 Nissan Titan repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.