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2012 Nissan Xterra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Nissan Xterra has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Nissan Xterra

Powertrain
6
Airbags
4
Engine
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 22, 2021POWER TRAINClutch burnt out with 5 min between 1st incidence of barely slipping and total failure leaving me st...
Jul 28, 2017POWER TRAINPREMATURE CLUTCH FAILURE ON MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION. LESS THAN 48000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND THE CL...
Feb 2, 2014POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, T...
Apr 6, 2013POWER TRAIN,ENGINEVEHICLE WOULD NOT START, BECAUSE OF A BROKEN CLUTCH PEDAL STOPPER. THIS BROKEN PART PREVENTED THE D...
Oct 14, 2012POWER TRAIN1) Rubber stopper under clutch pedal has failed multiple times, preventing vehicle from starting in ...
Apr 30, 2012POWER TRAINI FIRST NOTICED MY CLUTCH START TO SLIP UPON LEAVING A STOP SIGN. 15 MILES LATER I WAS STRANDED ON T...

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