Example carCar diagnostics for a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Car diagnostics for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder: 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
- 13.5 to 16.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
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 Pathfinder for car diagnostics
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
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: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.0L 6-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Pathfinder. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The 4.0L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Car care, briefly
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Questions first?
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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.
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