Tl* the contact owned a 2012 Nissan titan. While driving approximately 80 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a tree and the passenger side air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The front passenger sustained a broken back, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer…
2012 Nissan Titan airbags problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100 · see airbags across all vehicles →
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,100
3crashes
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 6 airbags complaints filed for the 2012 Nissan Titan, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
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150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed front driver's side air bag. The contact was informed that the front driver's air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning…
I was driving home from work, and I fell asleep hit a street sign, and a power pole, and a mailbox. The airbags did not deploy on impact of any item I hit. I was traveling at 55mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Nissan titan. While driving 25 MPH, a truck reversing collided into the front driver side door of the contact's vehicle. The side air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and received medical attention, but was unable to provide the prognosis. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Titan. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: PC947 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The NHTSA Campaign Number: (TBD). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of…
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 Nissan Titan?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 6 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 107,259 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Nissan/Titan.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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