2012 Nissan Xterra Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Nissan Xterra recalls

Most common 2012 Nissan Xterra problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	6
Engine	4
Air Bags	4
Unknown Or Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2026-06-21, Tires
Was driving on highway with my children when a loud sound filled the cabin as if I had just runover something large. About a minute later we began hearing a thumping sounds and the car was losing momentum, and I suspected we had suffered a blow-out. The right rear passenger tire was shredded. Because no one noticed anything in the roadway, I suspect the tire had suffered a spontaneous blowout and that the sound we had heard was the tire blowing out and the rubber hitting the undercarriage. The tires were: Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires, size 265/75R16. The tires had only 15,098 miles on them and were bought from the Discount Tire located at 5931 Rufe Snow Dr, in Watauga TX 76148, on 04/12/202

2024-01-25, Fuel/Propulsion System
Extreme smell of gas after filling gas tank while out of town. Odor was so strong it required all windows to be down to drive without feeling affected by fumes and I was terrified that someone would fluck a cigarette out of a car somewhere, especially at a stop light, and cause an explosion. Once the gas tank was only half full or less, the odor diminished. Dealership found that this issue had been reported on other vehicles but did not qualify as a recall. Dealership found faulty gasket INSIDE gas tank and required the entire tank be replaced at a cost to me of more than $2000. I can get receipts from Charlottesville Nissan Dealership.

2024-01-25, Power Train
Clutch burnt out with 5 min between 1st incidence of barely slipping and total failure leaving me stranded on roadside with little notice and nowhere safe to pull off.

2024-01-25, Power Train
1) Rubber stopper under clutch pedal has failed multiple times, preventing vehicle from starting in various locations, usually parking lots and mostly after dark which presents potential safety concerns. This is a rubber part that allows vehicle to start only when clutch is depressed. I request that several/multiple of these be provided at no cost to keep in glove compartment since the poor quality of part manufacturing will most definitely cause future failure of each in the future. In addition, an explanation and instructions for removing broken part and replacing with new part is difficult for one person since you have to crawl up under the dashboard, locate the part, remove the bro

2023-09-12, Unknown Or Other
Nissan states that they have no repair solution on NHTSA Recall 23E-012 as of the date of this complaint. Nissan states that this is a safety issue. The originally reported issue is allegedly >8 months old without resolution. This safety issue presents a clear and on-going danger and hazard to the vehicle driver. Please escalate.

2012 Nissan Xterra questions

Does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2012 Nissan Xterra: Suspension:Front:Hub; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (6), Engine (4), Air Bags (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Nissan Xterra has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.