2012 Nissan Pathfinder problems and complaints
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The most-reported areas: Suspension (5), Engine (5), Unknown Or Other (5).
Key takeaways
- 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5 | 22% |
| Engine | 5 | 22% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 22% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 13% |
| Structure | 2 | 9% |
| Steering | 2 | 9% |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2025-11-20
Right lower control arm snapped while driving at highway speed (65MPH) causing vehicle into a 360 spin. Vehicle spun, was hard to control and tire blew out at speed. Others behind me or in front may have gotten involved if traffic was heavier at the time. Vehicle wasnt inspected, no police involved. No warning before i...
Suspension - filed 2025-05-24
Rear subframe sagging and unsafe due to rust and corrosion.
Suspension,structure - filed 2024-04-10
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the rear tires were abnormally damaged. The contact stated that upon further inspection, he noticed that the subframe was severely corroded and fractured. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.