2012 Nissan Titan: common problems and reliability
One of the better Titan years.
22 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Titan?The 2012 Nissan Titan has 22 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and structure.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Nissan Titan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Titan years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Titan?
Across the 21 Titan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2015) to 1,046 (2004). With 22 complaints, the 2012 Titan sits below the model's median of 85.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Titan
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Campaign 12V143000NISSAN 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 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
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Campaign 12V102000CERTAIN 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 FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
What owners say across generations
Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The Titan is widely recognized as a significant value proposition in the used market, offering a lower purchase price compared to domestic and Toyota competitors.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Titan. See the full Titan owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Titan listings typically run $22,629–$33,995 across 2008 to 2024 model years.
Other Titan model years
Compare every Titan year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.
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