Example carTowing for a 2012 Nissan Frontier
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
Towing for the 2012 Nissan Frontier
Towing for the 2012 Nissan Frontier: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.5L 4-cylinder. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Frontier. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power: the 2.5L 4-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive.
The steps
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Between shop visits
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Your move
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request towing
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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