2012
Nissan
Frontier
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261 hp @ 5600 rpm
Horsepower
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
261 hp
Horsepower
281 ft-lb
Torque
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
6-speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency10.4 - 13.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity80.0 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,077 mm
Front Legroom
853 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
AM/FM Stereo
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
N/A
Width
6 ft0.8"
1.85m
Height
5 ft10.1"
1.78m
Wheelbase
11 ft7.9"
3.55m
Gallery
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Colors
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Super Black
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Red Brick
#B00023
Avalanche
#F6F6EE
Metallic Blue
#060648
Night Armor
#414139
Brilliant Silver
#DAD9DE
Lava Red
#DF191F
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
78 complaints reported to NHTSA
78
Total Reports
4
Crashes
8
Injuries
0
Fires
Most Common Issues
AIR BAGS
23
POWER TRAIN
20
ENGINE
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
STRUCTURE
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
Recent Reports
ODI #11665563
Jun 8, 2025
STRUCTURE
I was sold the 2012 Nissan Frontier SL from Lynne's Nissan City in Bloomfield, NJ being told it was a safe vehicle and passed their inspection. After bringing it to my mechanic I was informed the frame was so rusted it was unsafe to drive. They are now trying to resell the vehicle not disclosing that information.
Incident: May 20, 2025VIN: 1N6AD0EV5CC***
ODI #11655718
Apr 20, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CD player will not play any CD's and my CD's are stuck inside. The radio only works intermittently and you can hear a sound like there is an electrical connection problem somewhere. This problem started about 2 months ago. I am presently in Florida and have a long drive home back to Pennsylvania. My cellphone # is [XXX] and my email is [XXX] . My home address is as follows: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Incident: Mar 5, 2025VIN: 1N6AD0FV8CC***
ODI #11588145
May 10, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. The contact shifted into park(P); however, several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred and had the cam shaft sensor replaced again. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition key was no longer working and turning the ignition switch. The contact then drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle failure had reoccurred, and the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.
Incident: Feb 9, 2024VIN: 1N6AD0ER5CC***
ODI #11586752
May 3, 2024
AIR BAGS
We were told about the recall, never got a recall letter in the mail. When we went to Nissan, they said they couldn’t help us if only we had the recall letter.
Incident: Aug 1, 2023VIN: 1N6AD0EVXCC***
ODI #11572981
Feb 20, 2024
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH in cold weather with the seat belt connected, the seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front passenger’s side seat belt assembly and the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 89,333.
Incident: Dec 4, 2023VIN: 1N6AD0EV2CC***
ODI #11555023
Nov 14, 2023
AIR BAGS
Took vehicle to dealership for recall. Air bag light on dashboard was flashing. Dealer said air bag was ok and they did not go any further to find the problem. The light is still flashing, so I do not know if my air bags are safely operative. Thank you very much.1031
Incident: Oct 31, 2023VIN: 1N6AD0EV0CC***
ODI #11553068
Nov 1, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Incident: Feb 9, 2023VIN: 1N6AD0ERXCC***
ODI #11552123
Oct 26, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Incident: Oct 15, 2023VIN: 1N6AD0ER1CC***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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