These are standard specifications for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Longitudinal | |
| Body / Chassis : | Body-on-Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $28,570-43,250 Invoice: $26,771-40,048 |
| Weight : | 4428 lbs | 2008.507 kg |
| MPG City : | 15 |
| MPG Highway : | 22 |
| Introduced At : | 2004 Detroit Mi |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 266 HP (195.776 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 288 Ft-Lbs (390 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
5 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.841 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.352 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.529 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.839 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV RWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 23.7% |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder SUV 4WD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | Risk of Rollover 22.8% |
Recall
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120619 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V462000 |
| 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. |
| Notes | Owners 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Nissan Pathfinder FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has a wheelbase size of 112.20 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has a length of 192.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have?A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has 39.10 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have?A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has a towing capaicty of 6000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder had an MSRP of $28,570 - $$43,250 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder was a V 6 (4000 cc | 244.1 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 266 HP (195.776 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder have? A: The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder had a 5 speed Automatic gearbox.