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2012 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 29 repairs.
2012 Nissan Frontier repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Nissan Frontier in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201556000 mi | Right rear axle seal was leaking onto emergency brake. | ||
| Sep 201799000 miUS $550 | Rear axle was leaking on passenger side. Differential pinion seal was leaking | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Frontier in Connecticut, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| May 201316100 mi | gas cap fell apart | ||
| Sep 201446000 miUS $500 | Factory installed leaf springs had flattened out, truck sitting low in back and not handling well. Had aftermarket leaf springs added to existing to fix | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Frontier in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Sep 201745000 miUS $150 | Replace worn oil gasket Replace corroded battery terminal | ||
| Jun 201855000 miUS $675 | Clean battery terminals | ||
| Feb 202283000 miUS $450 | Engine intermittently stumbling at highway speeds. Replaced crank position sensor | ||
| Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Apr 20132200 mi | Intermittant High Idle speed when coming to a stop. Engine computor was reflashed and idle speed adjusted. | ||
| Nissan Frontier in Kentucky, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 202240000 miUS $100 | replaced clock spring to regain lost steering wheel buttons functions. | ||
| Nissan Frontier in Oregon, United States Apr 2013 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Jun 20133000 mi | Rattle in passenger seat. Replaced seat under warranty, problem solved. | ||
| Jul 201514200 mi | passenger side mechanical door lock would not operate. Tech found problem was locking mechanism and ordered one. I expect it will be installed this week. | ||
| Aug 201514600 mi | Installed new door lock which was previously reported as ordered in July 2015. This was accomplished in August with no problems. The date was Aug 15. | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Nissan Frontier in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jul 201332000 mi | The plastic plunger that presses the micro switch on the clutch safety switch broke. Still able to start truck by pressing directly on the switch (but depressing clutch no longer activated it). drivers floor mat falling apart. | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Frontier in Alabama, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201647200 mi | Airbag light stayed on. | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201328000 miUS $149 | Battery kept dieing three times in last two months finally replaced it. This was after I had had one of the cell covers on the battery blow off and get lost | ||
| Apr 201561000 miUS $200 | Car drains and run ms batteries on second battery and this one is failing. Has left me sit 6 times in last 4 months | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Frontier in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018106000 miUS $330 | Center Leaf Spring snapped in half | ||
| Nissan Frontier in California, United States Mar 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jun 201520000 miUS $100 | Clean throttle body to eliminate low idle speed | ||
| Jun 201626000 miUS $2200 | Clutch was worn out. | ||
| Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 201320400 mi | AC stopped working - towing a trailer on a long roadtrip in SC on a hot August day. Dealer could not replicate problem. AC worked properly after that. Tech said a sensor can shut off the system if coil temps get too extreme | ||
| Jan 2015US $99 | Manual trans tough to get into gear when cold temps outside. Changed trans oil. No noticeable improvement. This fluid change is also part of the recommended maintenance when the truck is used for towing. (it is) | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Frontier in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 201318400 mi | one of the main cooling hoses clamp was loose causing the car to overheat on high speeds. They replace the clump and added coolant. | ||
| Sep 201320000 mi | After the same issue came up again (overheating if you pass 60-65mph on the highway) and after staying in the shop for a week the figure out it was the thermostat (defective) and they change it. | ||
| Oct 201320444 mi | Replace water pump Replace water pump | ||
| Jan 2014 | Antifreeze was found in the engine!!They replace the engine with a new one!! | ||
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201823000 miUS $20 | Window would not go up sometimes. Lubricated track. | ||
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