2012 Nissan Titan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Nissan Titan. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (7), Structure (5), Service Brakes (4).
Key takeaways
- 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 32% |
| Structure | 5 | 23% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 18% |
| Engine | 4 | 18% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 9% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 5% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2012 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2012 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,parking Brake - filed 2025-09-09
The contact owned a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to release, and the rear passenger’s side wheel was locked. The contact stated that debris from the parking brakes was on...
Service Brakes - filed 2025-08-11
On [XXX], my 2012 Nissan Titan was serviced by Pep Boys in Gainesville, FL for brake-related work. After they returned the truck, the brake assembly was reinstalled incorrectly — the caliper was not secured properly and the rotors were damaged/warped as a result. This failure created an immediate and severe safety risk...
Air Bags - filed 2024-08-07
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be repla...
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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.