2012 Nissan Frontier air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 23 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Frontier, 23% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was hit from behind while completely stopped to make a left hand turn on a city street. The car that hit me, a 2006 nissan altima, was travelling, I believe, between 45-50 MPH. Both vehicles were totaled. The airbag in my 2012 nissan frontier did not deploy. I don't believe that is normal, but nissan will not comment. Within a week of the accident, I received a recall notification from nissan regarding the airbag control unit not being calibrated properly.
Myself and one passenger were off-roading in my 2012 frontier pro-4x going over a bumpy surface and without warning the side airbags went off! Luckily no one was injured, but we both got quite a scare due to the noise and lack of visibility. There is no damage to the front end nor were we at any degree of angle. Yes it was bumpy but when you pay for a vehicle that states clearly off road on the side you expect it has the suspension to support the ride.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Frontier
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints