2012 Nissan NV: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 7 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Air bag sensor will not allow airbags to deploy nissan claims this is not part of the recall for nhsta: 20v-188 air bag light is always on and disables the air bags. -98820-1pd9b o spo sensor-sid”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2021
“Fan motor which blows the fan when the ac is turned on, keeps tripping the fuse. 3 fuses, they last for about 5 seconds before blowing, and the fan no longer works.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) nissan nv3500. When the passenger door was closed, the passenger door and seat air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and issued an investigation. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2016
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“2012 nissan nv 2500. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership regarding recall repair. *smd the consumer stated in order to get to the dealer, it was a 100 mile drive, as his local dealer doesn't work on his model. The consumer informed the dealer he wanted to wait for the vehicle, but the dealer stated they could not give him a time frame on when the vehicle would be ready. However, according to the recall notice, the repair would only take less than an hour to perform.”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan nv. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v095000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer informed that the part was not available and did not have an estimated date for part availability. The contact mentioned that the part was not available for a year. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
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.
Remedy: 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 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2012 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2012 Nissan NV reliable?
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2012 Nissan NV. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 2012 Nissan NV have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.