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Nissan Pathfinder

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New 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas V6
Engine Type
15 City / 22 Hwy
MPG
266 hp
Horsepower
7
Seating Capacity
Engine
Gas V6
Engine Type
266 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/241
Displacement
288 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,427 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Electrical
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.1 x 0.7 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
11.7 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Notable features

V-6 or V-8
Five-speed automatic
Seats seven
RWD or 4WD
7,000-pound towing capacity

Engine

Gas V6 Engine Type
266 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
4.0L/241 Displacement
288 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double-Wishbone Suspension Type - Front
Double-Wishbone Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

500 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,427 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Curb Weight - Front
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Curb Weight
N/A Maximum Trailering Capacity
21 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
5,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,000 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Curb Weight - Rear
N/A Maximum Payload Capacity
0 lbs Total Option Weight
600 lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

550 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12.1 x 0.7 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
11.7 x 1.1 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Power Brake Type

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection

The good & the bad

The good

V-8 acceleration
Dashboard controls
Front-seat comfort
Rear visibility
Cargo accessibility

The bad

Gas mileage
Ride over rough pavement
Handling and body roll
Dashboard plastics
Steering wheel doesn't telescope

Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 33 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

400K still going strong!!

2012 Best truck ever made! But it used with alittle over 30k , Just reached 400K ( 397,899 ) Powerful V8 363 HP ! Got it out on open road with a max speed of 152 MPH She flew like a bat out of xxxx! Nissan was stupid to change this model!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
8 people out of 9 found this review helpful. Did you?
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The Beast! R52 2012 Pathfinder

Our 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is a Beast! 375K Miles on her and going strong !! Top notch off road SUV is more powerful than a F250 truck! We haved pulled out Jeeps and F250s even a H2 out of our Muddy Roads in our town ! The power of speed is incredible! 135 mph Feels like 80 mph ! It climbs steep hills at 70 mph without any problems! Its a heavy duty SUV that will last a lifetime if maintained!!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful. Did you?
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
3/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover
23.7%
Risk of rollover

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