Model year
2012 Nissan Titan
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 22 complaints for the 2012 Nissan Titan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (7), ENGINE (4), STRUCTURE:BODY (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 14–15 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,450–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 1,046 complaints
- 2005 891 complaints
- 2006 430 complaints
- 2007 139 complaints
- 2008 133 complaints
- 2009 47 complaints
- 2010 46 complaints
- 2011 26 complaints
- 2012 22 complaints
- 2013 11 complaints
- 2014 10 complaints
- 2015 12 complaints
- 2017 187 complaints
- 2018 90 complaints
- 2019 49 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 58 complaints
- 2022 13 complaints
- 2023 17 complaints
- 2024 15 complaints
Recalls
12V143000 · Apr 4, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
12V102000 · Mar 14, 2012
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN TITAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 10, 2011, THROUGH JULY 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS APPEARANCE PACKAGE HAVE INCORRECT SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF…
Complaints
22 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titan 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Titan 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Titan 2WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Titan 4WD · 5.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Nissan Titan at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.