2012 Nissan Frontier for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.3 to 14.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.3 to 14.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Nissan Frontier for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2012 Nissan Frontier specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.9 L/100 km | 15.0 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km | 15.9 L/100 km | 16.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.3 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km | 13.6 L/100 km | 13.7 L/100 km | 14.0 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.52 | $19.38 | $21.08 | $21.24 | $21.70 | $22.32 |
2012 Nissan Frontier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,504 | $3,876 | $4,216 | $4,248 | $4,340 | $4,464 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (23), power train (20) and engine (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V052000 | 2014-02-12 | electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to... |
| 12V462000 | 2012-09-20 | suspension:front:hub | Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below... |
| 11V592000 | 2011-12-19 | engine and engine cooling | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Nissan Frontier for buyers
No 2012 Nissan Frontier is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. This page helps you judge the 2012 Nissan Frontier before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
What the specs mean
It runs the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Fuel use is rated 11.3 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 34 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $175.20 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Frontier
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Space and size
It is built for loads that would never fit in a trunk.
A longer test drive
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the Frontier tells you more than any review. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.52 in fuel.
One more step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 Nissan Frontier from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Nissan Frontier for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Nissan Frontier
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Nissan Frontier?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 Nissan Frontier before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3504.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.