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2012 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Xterra has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Nissan Xterra

Powertrain
6Airbags
4Engine
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Engine Recalls

11V592000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 27, 2022ENGINEI recently had a diagnosis of radiator coolant mixing with transmission following my vehicle being t...
Jan 31, 2015ENGINEVEHICLE'S ENGINE SEIZED WHILE BEING OPERATED AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. REASON GIVEN BY DEALERSHIP WHEN...
Feb 10, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN XTERRA. AFTER MOVING THE VEHICLE FROM A PARKING SPOT, THE CONTACT...

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