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2012 Skyline NomadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2012 Skyline Nomad, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 12, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2012 Skyline Nomad has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2012 Skyline Nomad recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 11V-333 · Jun 24, 2011 · 544 vehicles

Risk. WITH CONTAMINATED BRAKES, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO STOP PROPERLY, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND/OR INJURY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Skyline.

Best & worst years

2012 vs. every other Nomad year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Nomad median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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In owners' words

What Nomad owners report

Recent latches/locks/linkages complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL FOR MY TRAILER FOR THE DEADBOLT CYLINDERS (NHTSA #13E039). I HAVE EMAILED AND CALLED FASTEC TO GET NEEDED REPAIR PART WITH NO REPLY OR CALL BACK. NOT SURE WHAT I CAN DO FOR THEM TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR
Complaint 10644167 · Oct 12, 2014

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