2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Specifications

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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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6200 RPM

Transmission:
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	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	11V592000
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.
Notes	OWNERS 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 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.

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

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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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.