6 complaints reported

2012 Nissan Frontier Structure

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Aug 2025

I was sold the 2012 Nissan Frontier SL from Lynne's Nissan City in Bloomfield, NJ being told it was a safe vehicle and passed their inspection. After bringing it to my mechanic I was informed the frame was so rusted it was unsafe to drive. They are now trying to resell the vehicle not disclosing that information.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2025
Jul 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAUSED BY EXTREME CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2020
Sep 2019

WHILE HOSING DOWN THE TRUCK THE PAINT ON MY FRONT FENDERS STARTED TO PEEL IN LARGE CHUNKS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHIP IT SHOULD NOT BE PEELING.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Dec 2019
Jul 2019

CALLED NISSAN A COUPLE OF TIMES REGARDING DEFAMATION OF PAINT IN 2012 FRONTIERS AND MY FRONT FENDERS ARE PEELING IN LARGE CHUNKS JUST AS SEVERAL OTHER 2012 BLUE NISSAN FRONTIERS

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Aug 2019
Feb 2014

TAILGATE DROPS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THEN TAILGATE CAME OFF FRIGHT HINGE/LOCK . *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2013
Feb 2014

NOTICE THAT MY DASH WAS BECOMING SHINY, WHEN I TOUCH IT WAS TACKY. I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. *TR

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Jan 2014

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Quick Summary

The 2012 Nissan Frontier has 6 Structure complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.