| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 29 repairs.
2012 Nissan Frontier electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 8 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 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40000 mi US $100 |
replaced clock spring to regain lost steering wheel buttons functions. |
| 45000 mi US $150 |
Replace corroded battery terminal |
| 55000 mi US $675 |
Clean battery terminals |
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 32000 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). |
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed automatic RWD
| 47200 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
| 28000 mi US $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 |
| 61000 mi US $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
| 20400 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 |
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