Example carCar diagnostics for a 2012 Nissan Frontier
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Nissan Frontier: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.3 to 14.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Small Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Nissan Frontier for car diagnostics
- Body: small pickup trucks (EPA size class).
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.
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Nissan Frontier
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 2012 Nissan Frontier, we connect you with a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
About your Frontier
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 2.5L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
What to send us
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Look at the tire tread before long trips. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Still deciding?
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
Similar cars available now
- Example car
Checking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Representative photoChecking tomorrow…
Representative photoChecking tomorrow…
Representative photoChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Want this exact car?
Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.