2012 NISSAN NV Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 NISSAN NV has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to safety systems, engine components, and transmission mechanisms based on recall actions.
The vehicle has been subject to several recalls affecting multiple systems. These include air bag modules, engine components, and transmission shift mechanisms. The recalls address risks of air bag failure, engine oil leaks, and incorrect gear position indication among other defects.
Recalls- Air bag control unit. Recall 11V408000 affected 54 vehicles due to incorrectly assembled air bag control units. The defect may cause air bags to not deploy in a crash, increasing injury risk. Nissan replaces the control unit free of charge.
- Engine oil cooler bolts. Recall 11V592000 covered 14,718 vehicles with bolts below strength specifications. Broken bolts can cause oil leaks leading to engine seizure and crash risk. Dealers replace the bolts at no cost.
- Transmission shift lever. Recall 13V095000 involved 18,880 vehicles with incorrectly installed transmission gear selector plate lock clips. Incorrect installation can cause the gear indicator to misrepresent gear position, risking rollaway crashes. Nissan corrects the clip installation free of charge.
- Driver air bag inflator. Recall 20V188000 impacted 216,678 vehicles with inflators that may rupture during deployment. Ruptures could send metal fragments into occupants, causing serious injury or death. Free inflator replacements are provided by dealers.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney knowledgeable in lemon law is recommended to understand available options.
2012 NISSAN NV Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
250330
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 NISSAN NV
216678 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2012 NISSAN NV
18880 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
Risk: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
2012 NISSAN NV
14718 vehicles affected
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 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.
Risk: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2012 NISSAN NV
54 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
Risk: THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Complaints
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