2012 Nissan Frontier Specifications

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    • Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
    Body / Chassis : Body-on-Frame
    Production Years for Series : 2005 -
    Price : MSRP: $18,200-32,085
    Invoice: $17,265-29,715
    Weight : 3690 lbs | 1673.756 kg
    MPG City : 19
    MPG Highway : 23
    Introduced At : 2004 Detroit Mi
    Inline 4 | QR25; Platinum-tipped spark plugs
    Displacement : 2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.
    Power : 152 BHP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM
    Torque :171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM
    Bore : 89.0 mm | 3.504 in.
    Stroke : 100.0 mm | 3.937 in.
    Compression : 9.5
    Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Construction : Aluminum block and head
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    V 6
    Displacement : 4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.
    Power : 261 BHP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM
    Torque :281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 95.5 mm | 3.76 in.
    Stroke : 92.0 mm | 3.622 in.
    Compression : 9.7:1
    Valvetrain : 24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
    Redline : 6200 RPM
    Transmission:
    5 Manual , 5 Automatic

    1st Gear : 3.580
    2nd Gear : 2.077
    3rd Gear : 1.360
    4th Gear : 1.000
    5th Gear : 0.811
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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    Manufacturer

    NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    NHTSA Campaign ID11V592000
    SummaryNISSAN 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.
    ConsequenceIF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    RemedyNISSAN 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.
    NotesOWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

    Component

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20120619
    NHTSA Campaign ID12V462000
    SummaryNissan 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.
    ConsequenceIf the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
    RemedyNissan 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.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

    Manufacturer

    Nissan North America, Inc.

    Mfr Report Date20121128
    NHTSA Campaign ID14V052000
    SummaryNissan 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 face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
    ConsequenceThe bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
    RemedyNissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    2012 Averages
    Avg. Home : $263,200
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.55
    Total Car Production : 10,335,765

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has a wheelbase size of 125.90 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2012 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has a length of 205.50 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2012 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has a width of 72.80 inches.

    Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has 39.70 inches of headroom.

    Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has legroom of 42.40 inches.

    Q: What is the 2012 Nissan Frontier's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier has a towing capaicty of 3500.00 lbs.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier was a Truck.

    Q: How much did the 2012 Nissan Frontier cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier had an MSRP of $18,200 - $$32,085 (USD).

    Q: What engines did the 2012 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 152 BHP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM
  • V 6 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 261 BHP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2012 Nissan Frontier had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.

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