2012 Nissan Frontier transmission problems
The 2012 Nissan Frontier has 20 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Transmission complaints
20%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE BEYOND 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN JERKIN VIOLENTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BOUNCE OFF A SIDE RAILING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRIC CONTROL MODULE FAILED.…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2012 Nissan Frontier transmission — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.