2012 Nissan PATHFINDER Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER Recalls
The 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SUSPENSION. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Nissan dealership.
If you own a 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Nissan. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER recall repaired, contact your nearest Nissan dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Nissan PATHFINDER has a total of 49 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Nissan PATHFINDER recalls →
2012 Nissan PATHFINDER Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER have?
The 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER recalls?
The 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER recalls affect the following components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SUSPENSION.
Are 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Nissan dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2012 Nissan PATHFINDER has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.