2012 Nissan Frontier safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 5 report injuries (8 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Nissan Frontier vehicles were involved in 29 fatal crashes with 12 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskIn the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly… · Feb 12, 2014
- Crash riskThese vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet… · Sep 20, 2012
- Crash riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Dec 19, 2011