2012 Nissan Frontier drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 20 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Frontier, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 80% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 30 MPH. The vehicle then began jerkin violently and caused the contact to bounce off a side railing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the electric control module failed. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacture was contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,012.
The 2012 nissan frontier has a rubber grommet on the clutch pedal which triggers saftey switch. The grommet goes bad and the vehicle will not start. Cannot be jumped. Must be towd or fixed on the spot. These grommetts go bad in 15,000 miles and it cost 15.00 for a new one. You cannot maintain a piece of rubber on te clutch. Rediculous
Other problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Frontier
- Air bags 23 complaints