2012 Nissan Titan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 23%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Nissan Titan, 23% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In colder temperatures, the door handles freeze and will not work from inside or outside. The door will also not close as the latch mechanism simply will not engage. This leaves a flapping door that won't close, or if you can close it, you can't reopen it, even from inside. Parked in the cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10936097, filed 2016-12, 45,000 miles“The driver side door handle stopped working on inside or outside creating a trap. Egress can only be achieved by climbing over consoles or seats to escape. Numerous online forums indicate that latches do fail in Nissan vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #11014947, filed 2017-08, 109,000 miles“Connection used between muffler and tailpipe completely rusted away leaving the tailpipe dangling from bottom of truck. This is a manufacturing design issue in which all Nissan Titan trucks since original release had a connector piece that is not galvanized for rust prevention welded to the beginning of the tailpipe and the end of the muffler pipe extension. These pieces are then bolted together with bolts that aren't galvanized. The connection pieces are flanged so they hold water and start rusting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10918454, filed 2016-10, 27,939 miles“Tamara recall airbag failed to deploy during accident on interstate 70 east bound from grand junction colorado resulted in bent frame of 2012 Nissan Titan”
NHTSA complaint #11065468, filed 2018-01, 75,000 miles“Exhaust pipe connection rusted through. Same exact problem someone else noted on their complaint. Connection used between muffler and tailpipe completely rusted away leaving the tailpipe dangling from bottom of truck. This is a manufacturing design issue in which all Nissan Titan trucks since original release had a connector piece that is not galvanized for rust prevention welded to the beginning of the tailpipe and the end of the muffler pipe extension. These pieces are then bolted together with bolts that aren't galvanized. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005586, filed 2017-07, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 5 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 23 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Nissan Titan
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Nissan Titan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology