Is the 2012 Nissan Titan reliable?

Compared to other Titan model years, the 2012 rates Good, with a complaint index of 28 and a rank of 14th worst out of 19 years tracked.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Titan?

NHTSA complaints center on airbags (32% of complaints, including reports of non-deployment in crashes), engine issues (27%), and structure/body problems (23%) such as corroded exhaust flanges and door latch failures.

Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Titan, both involving incorrect labeling information (rim size and seating capacity), with no do-not-drive recalls.

How does the 2012 Titan compare to other Titan years?

The 2012 Titan's complaint index of 28 is much lower than the worst years like 2005 (100) and 2006 (94), and better than 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2017-2019, though not as low as 2011, 2013, 2014, or 2022.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Titan?

The EPA rates the 2012 Titan at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.

2012 Nissan Titan Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2012 Nissan Titan has a complaint index of 28, ranking 14th worst out of 19 model years, and earns a Good verdict. It has 22 NHTSA complaints, 2 recalls, and its top problem area is airbags with 7 complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 28/100; #14 of 19 Titan years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 22; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 4; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 3
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2013; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 14.5; 12.5 city / 17.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 3 / 0

2012 Nissan Titan recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 12V143000Apr 4, 2012Other26,626 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 titan and armada vehicles, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through march 13, 2012. The part 567 certification labels on the vehicles do not contain rim size information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, âtire selection and rims.â
Risk: The omission of the rim size may lead to an incorrect tire/wheel combination which may increase the likelihood of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-615-725-1000.
NHTSA 12V102000Mar 14, 2012Other918 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Certain model year 2012 nissan titan vehicles, manufactured from june 10, 2011, through july 22, 2011, equipped with the sports appearance package have incorrect seating capacity information displayed on the tire placard. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Risk: An incorrect capacity label may lead to vehicle overloading. Vehicle overloading may increase the likelihood of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will supply owners with a new label and instructions on how install the label or the owner will have the option of taking their vehicle to a nissan dealer to have the new label installed free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-615-725-1000.

2012 Nissan Titan fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 12.5 MPG
Highway: 17.5 MPG
Combined: 14.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,475; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2012 compared with other Titan years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Good	44	46	3	14.5
2011	Best	17	26	1	14.5
2012	Good	28	22	2	14.5
2013	Best	11	11	3	14.5
2014	Best	0	10	2	14.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Nissan Titan reliable?: Compared to other Titan model years, the 2012 rates Good, with a complaint index of 28 and a rank of 14th worst out of 19 years tracked.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Nissan Titan?: NHTSA complaints center on airbags (32% of complaints, including reports of non-deployment in crashes), engine issues (27%), and structure/body problems (23%) such as corroded exhaust flanges and door latch failures.
Does the 2012 Nissan Titan have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Titan, both involving incorrect labeling information (rim size and seating capacity), with no do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2012 Titan compare to other Titan years?: The 2012 Titan's complaint index of 28 is much lower than the worst years like 2005 (100) and 2006 (94), and better than 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2017-2019, though not as low as 2011, 2013, 2014, or 2022.
What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Titan?: The EPA rates the 2012 Titan at 14.5 mpg combined (12.5 city / 17.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,475.