2012 Nissan Xterra Review

2012 Nissan Xterra is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 178.70 in length and 74.90 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Nissan Xterra has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 26,550 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2012 Nissan Xterra. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 15 - 16 of gasoline in the city and 15 - 16 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Xterra
Trims Available: 4
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $26,550 USD
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY
Tires: 265/70R16
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Nissan Xterra 2012 Trims

2012 Nissan Xterra S 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Xterra S 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2012 Nissan Xterra X 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 22 HWY

2012 Nissan Xterra X 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A | 6M
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V592000 started on /Date(1324270800000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 12V462000 started on /Date(1348113600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Consequence: If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2012 Nissan Xterra look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Nissan Xterra’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 15 - 16 miles, which is higher then 2011 Nissan Xterra.

The 2012 Nissan Xterra is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Nissan Xterra that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Nissan Xterra is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Nissan Xterra has a 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 15 - 16/20 mpg city/highway.

Nissan All models of 2012

Nissan Altima

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Armada

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan cube

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Frontier

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan GT-R

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Juke

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan LEAF

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Maxima

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Murano

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan NV Cargo

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan NV Passenger

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Pathfinder

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Quest

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Rogue

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Sentra

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Titan

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Versa

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Xterra

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Z

$24,560 - $27,550
15 - 16 City / 20 HWY
4 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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