2012 Nissan Pathfinder Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, affecting suspension, wheels & tires and engine. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Nissan dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Sep 20, 2012
- Owner complaints
- 23
All 2012 Nissan Pathfinder recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 12V462000Sep 20, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,417 vehicles
Suspension:front:hub
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
Risk: If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
- NHTSA 11V592000Dec 19, 2011Engine14,718 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.
Risk: If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, covering suspension, wheels & tires and engine.
- Are 2012 Nissan Pathfinder recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 12V462000, reported Sep 20, 2012, concerning the suspension, wheels & tires.