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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1N6AD0EV6BC439540 · Checked Aug 5, 2026
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1N6AD0EV6BC•••••• 2012 Nissan FRONTIER

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Nissan FRONTIER build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
58on the model
36builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Engine 2 Air Bags 1 Visibility/wiper 1

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Electrical System May 2020
Vehicle blower turns off after going through car wash, or intermittently while driving. Can cause issues with fogging up windows and visibility when driving when happening on freeway. Unsure as to nature of why
Air Bags Jan 2013
Going down back road, hit a depression, the truck naturally rocked a bit from side to side, side airbags (passenger and driver) suddenly deployed w/a horrendous loud bang, scaring me half to death a long w/my left ear ringing. Ridiculous that it is that sensitive in a 4x4 truck…
Electrical System Nov 2012
Again! While traveling apx 55 mph, vehicle lost power, engine surging, sputtering, some warning lights on dash illuminated. Was able to restart and drive another mile or 2. No luck. Vehicle was towed 80 plus miles back to dealer. Another crank position replaced and problem was…
Electrical System Jan 2012
After leaving a remote logging road in northern maine woods, my wife and I headed back towards bangor , maine. While traveling apx 60 mph the truck lost power, some warning lights on dash illuminated, I was forced to pull over. Engine was chugging, could not keep it running. I…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1N6AD0EV6BC439540 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.