3 complaints reported

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Suspension

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

Reports
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Nov 2025

Right lower control arm snapped while driving at highway speed (65MPH) causing vehicle into a 360 spin. Vehicle spun, was hard to control and tire blew out at speed. Others behind me or in front may have gotten involved if traffic was heavier at the time. Vehicle wasnt inspected, no police involved. No warning before incident. Incident happened with no symtons or prior knowledge

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Nov 2025
May 2025

Rear subframe sagging and unsafe due to rust and corrosion.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: May 2025
Feb 2024

Rear lower control arm broke while driving. Vehicle had to be moved on a rollback. Upon replacing control arm, cracks have been found at several points on the crossmember subframe. As it stands, the vehicle is a danger to have on the road.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.
Incident: Sep 2023

Trend Over Time

Complaints by year

Quick Summary

The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has 3 Suspension complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.