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2012 Nissan Frontier consumer reviews

$19,260–$20,310 MSRP range
side view of 2012 Frontier Nissan
(81 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.6
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Good truck

I have a crew cab long box, 0nly 60000km on it right now, now issues- turning radius isn't great, im used to having to go back and forth 4-5 times to park, mirrors don't show enough, mileage is terrible, it has all the bells and whistles i need- truck has been very good. will hang onto it till it gives me serious issues--4 stars-

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A great little work truck

This truck is set up for my type of work I do I’m a carpenter and it has tool boxes etc good room for my tools

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best truck i have owned

This truck has the best interior lay out for me very comfortable has longer bed for hauling and looks good seems to be built very well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Utilitarian, but a great vehicle

Very happy with the truck. Does not have a lot of towing capacity, but for my purposes, I could not be happier with the truck. It does everything that I need it to do and is very reliable. Handles off road better than could be expected for the size and holds up well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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no I WILL NEVER NISSAN AGAIN

TIMING CHAIN PROBLEMS ONLY 35000. 00 MILES WHY IBOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BEFORE TIME TO START ALL OVER FIX YOUR PROBLEM

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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unbelievable truck!!! tons of power good mileage

does everything its supposed to...exactly how its explained..it has tons of speed and power and very comfortable to ride in...would highly recommend to a friend!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Used Small Pickup for the money.

Nissan Frontier does what is needed for my family and new projects we are working on. Great on long trips, holds all we need when camping or working. Quieter than I expected on the highway. One caveat, the fuel mileage is not as good as I hoped.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I purchase a 2012 Nissan frontier in Feb 2015

This is the best vehicle i ever owned I purchase the vehicle when 19,000 miles from a Nissan dealership I purchase an extended warranty and never needed it I drive 60 miles a day to work and home I bought four tires and one set a windshield wipers now I have a 106,000 mile I just had to replace the wheel bearings rotors and brake pads on the front of the truck 1,200 dollars and the truck Ride great I have the kingcab I wish I got the crew cab but the Nissan frontier serves all my needs

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great deal, great car, but...

For the most part, this truck met or exceeded all of my expectations. However, once it hit 100K miles, I had two air bag sensors fail in consecutive months. Because of the location of those sensors, it cost me over $600 each time to replace them. In this vehicle, if one of the sensors fails, the entire system ceases to function. With 20 or so more sensors located throughout the airbag system, I decided to say goodbye to my Frontier before it broke the bank. The other annoying feature of this truck was the turning radius. Pulling into a parking space always required several extra back and forths in order to line up properly. I spent a lot of time steering that thing! Otherwise, it was a good truck. Sturdy, dependable, lots of neat options.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable truck

Great ridding truck, handles great, good leg room front n back,. Great smooth riding truck even when loaded, good gas mileage . Back seat folds out of way for inside moving space.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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