2012 Nissan Frontier Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 23 airbag complaints for the 2012 Nissan Frontier, 29% of that year's 78 total complaints. Owners report 2 crashes and 6 injuries linked to airbags, with a median failure mileage of 46,250, though the JSON shows no related recalls tied to this dataset entry despite complaint mentions of a Takata campaign.
- Airbags complaints
- 23
- 29% of 78
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 46,250 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags deploy unexpectedly at low speed or with no crash, including side curtain and side airbags firing on bumpy or flat roads.
- Airbag warning or supplemental restraint lights stay illuminated while driving under 50 mph, sometimes paired with seat belt light issues.
- Airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed rear-end collisions where deployment was expected.
- Deployed airbags expel small projectile fragments that owners describe as a hazard to eyes and face.
- Owners cite delays getting recall parts (NHTSA Campaign 23E012000) or difficulty getting recall notices/repairs completed at dealers.
When 2012 Nissan Frontier airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2012, latest May 3, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2012 Nissan Frontier
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have?
- NHTSA lists 23 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Frontier, which is 29% of the 78 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are airbag problems dangerous on the 2012 Frontier?
- Owners report 2 crashes and 6 injuries connected to airbag complaints, and the median mileage at failure reported is 46,250.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2012 Nissan Frontier?
- Several sample complaints reference NHTSA Campaign Number 23E012000 for air bags and mention Takata-related recall notices, though the structured recall data provided lists no related recalls.
- What airbag issues do 2012 Frontier owners describe?
- Owners describe airbags deploying unexpectedly at low speeds, warning lights staying on, airbags failing to deploy in a collision, and difficulty obtaining recall repair parts.