2012 Nissan Pathfinder for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.5 to 16.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.5 to 16.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 4.0L 6-cylinder | 5.6L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.4 L/100 km | 18.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.8 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 13.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.5 L/100 km | 14.4 L/100 km | 16.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $23.63 | $25.20 | $28.35 |
2012 Nissan Pathfinder: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.0 L | 4.0 L | 5.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,850 | US$5,150 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,726 | $5,040 | $5,670 |
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 Pathfinder
- NHTSA lists 2 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 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (5), suspension (5) and unknown or other (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pathfinder: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2012 Nissan Pathfinder for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the Pathfinder
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 23 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine, suspension and unknown or other.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 4.0L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
Expect about 41 litres for every 300 km, going by its 13.5 L/100 km combined rating. At our price setting, it costs about $23.63 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
Practical details
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Rent it for a week first
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Drive the Pathfinder on your commute before you commit to it. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2012 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $236.30 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready when you are
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.
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 Pathfinder from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,850 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4726.00.
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.