2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2012 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | 2012 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,315 | 113 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–21 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 43,000 mi | 44,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 23 |
| Power Train | 2 | 20 |
| Engine | 8 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 6 |
| Structure | 3 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2012 Chevrolet Colorado
2012 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.