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- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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They showed me the vehicle I wanted to see, I drove it
They showed me the vehicle I wanted to see, I drove it loved it, bought it,it don't get better.
Bought my truck used at 42k .
Bought my truck used at 42k . No issues whats so ever. My dad and brother both own 2011's . They have well over 150k with zero issues . If you want an affordable reliable truck so the Frontier
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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Mr. Emerie made the whole experience very smooth and
Mr. Emerie made the whole experience very smooth and worked very hard with us all.
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-
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
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The sales person was very helpful and knowledgable.
The sales person was very helpful and knowledgable. We reached an agreement quickly. A pleasant experience.
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
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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When I called the dealership, I had already test-driven
When I called the dealership, I had already test-driven several other makes, but because we’ve had great experiences with Ford vehicles, I was happy to keep an open mind. I had been searching for a hybrid or PHEV for quite some time and noticed they had one of each listed online, so I scheduled an afternoon test drive. From the moment you arrive, you realize this dealership is extraordinary. They aren’t just focused on making a quick sale—they are genuinely committed to building relationships. Daniel greeted us right away and brought us two bottles of water, then escorted me to the vehicle with my name literally written on a large tag displayed in front of the store. That level of thoughtfulness immediately stood out. Daniel walked me through the exterior features and we began the test drive, during which I was able to test multiple functions and features at my own pace. After returning, he gave me a tour of the dealership and shared the many President’s Awards they’ve earned over the years—clearly well deserved. When it came time to talk numbers, they offered me a great deal. I wasn’t quite ready to commit, but then Joey, the manager, came over and asked if I wanted to drive the car home. I was already seriously considering purchasing it, but that simple act of trust and kindness sealed the deal. I’m almost 50 and a school teacher. The car is safe, but the respect I was shown in that moment was priceless. This dealership truly wants customers to feel confident and satisfied with their purchase, and they work hard to build lasting relationships. I can absolutely see why they win awards year after year. They have my vote as one of the very best Ford dealerships out there.
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.
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Wonderful experience and friendly dealership !
The salesperson was helpful and friendly! Had a wonderful experience buying our new car because of him! The dealership person was wonderful and worked with us in buying our new car!
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!!!
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
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Brandon, Brian and Nick were great to work with.
Brandon, Brian and Nick were great to work with. My wife and I couldn't be more happy. Thank yoy!
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2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
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Flew in from Texas on a 1994 dodge Cummins manual.
Flew in from Texas on a 1994 dodge Cummins manual. Truck was as described, happy with my buy.
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
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The buying process was easy.
The buying process was easy. But it did help that I already went with a pre-approval letter and check from my credit union. The only dislike was the sell of warranties. If I'm buying a pre-certified used vehicle, I shouldn't have to buy another warranty to cover electrical if the original warranty is bumper to bumper!
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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The best experience from ordering to having it delivered.
The best experience from ordering to having it delivered. The process was simple and enjoyable. We would recommend anyone to check them out no matter where you live. They work with anyone.
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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I had a great experience at University Motors.
I had a great experience at University Motors. They were upfront about everything, honest and very helpful throughout the whole process. No games no pressure. I’ll be coming back for my next car for sure.
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Best car lot around
Jose was awesome I had a really tight down payment budget and he was able to get me into a great car better than I could have imagined. The paperwork process was so painless. It was amazing he had us in and out the door in under an hour.
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2012 Nissan Frontier SL
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Woolridge was a great salesman and Tony Hunter did great
Woolridge was a great salesman and Tony Hunter did great with the follow up on modifications
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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We bought a car here today.
We bought a car here today. Jafar the manager was great. He did not pressure us into anything. He let us take our time to decide which car was best for us. No haggling just like the ad says. No hidden fees is a plus in my books. All in All a good buying experience.
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV
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Drove from Medina to Cambridge after researching vehicle
Drove from Medina to Cambridge after researching vehicle on Autotrader. Staff at Hollingshead were fantastic. Very professional and worked very well with my wife and I.
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2012 Nissan Frontier SL
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Anna was great to work with would recommend anyone
Anna was great to work with would recommend anyone looking to see her very positive experience
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2012 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
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Excellent experience buying used truck
I just purchased a 2019 Tacoma from Freeman Toyota and every person at the dealership I dealt with was helpful, friendly and patient with my many questions and concerns, especially Manny Flores. He communicated clearly by text and phone, making sure that I had all of the information I needed to decide whether it would likely be worthwhile for me to drive for an hour to the dealership. If he didn't know the answer to the question I asked, he found out and let me know as quickly as possible. He even came into the dealership on what was supposed to be his day off to help facilitate my purchase of the truck. When the truck was fully detailed the following day, he also went above and beyond to deliver the truck to me at a time and place that was most convenient for me. After more than a month of dealing with used car salesmen at other dealerships who repeatedly misrepresented the vehicles they were selling, it was so refreshing to interact with Manny and others at Freeman Toyota. They were honest, direct, and easy going. And they liked my dog and didn't complain when she took a test drive with me! We're very happy with our 2019 Tacoma and very grateful that Freeman Toyota made the experience of buying a used vehicle not only less stressful but actually enjoyable. Thanks Manny and thanks Freeman Toyota.
Nissan Frontier prices by year
| Model year | Average price | Deals |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | $40,955 | 5 Great deals |
| 2025 Nissan Frontier | $38,672 | 72 Great deals |
| 2024 Nissan Frontier | $32,118 | 82 Great deals |
| 2023 Nissan Frontier | $30,842 | 34 Great deals |
| 2022 Nissan Frontier | $26,894 | 37 Great deals |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | $21,920 | 47 Great deals |
| 2020 Nissan Frontier | $21,218 | 40 Great deals |
| 2019 Nissan Frontier | $18,141 | 104 Great deals |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier | $17,691 | 53 Great deals |
| 2017 Nissan Frontier | $15,654 | 48 Great deals |
About the 2012 Nissan Frontier
S shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 4
- Door count
- 2
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 21
- Transmission
- M/T
- Engine
- 152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
How much does the 2012 Nissan Frontier cost?
The 2012 Nissan Frontier price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 2012 Frontier is $11,838, with pricing starting at $5,999.
What is the MPG of the 2012 Nissan Frontier?
The 2012 Nissan Frontier offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway for a combined rating of 21 MPG.
These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on the selected vehicle trim, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
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Is the 2012 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Frontier has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Frontier owners.
Is the 2012 Nissan Frontier a good truck?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 2012 Nissan Frontier.
- Comfort 4.4
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.5
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 4.6
92% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.4
- Interior 4.2
- Performance 4.5
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 4.6
PRO-4X (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X | 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X | 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $29,920 | Starting at $30,970 | Starting at $29,030 | Starting at $30,230 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Engine | |||
| 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
S (6 styles)
| Style | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S | 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S | 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S | 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S |
| Inventory price | |||||
| Starting at $19,260 | Starting at $20,310 | Starting at $23,300 | Starting at $26,000 | Starting at $27,050 | Starting at $24,350 |
| Combined MPG | |||||
| 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| Engine | |||||
| 152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
SL (4 styles)
| Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL | 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL | 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL |
| Inventory price | |||
| Starting at $29,790 | Starting at $30,290 | Starting at $32,440 | Starting at $32,990 |
| Combined MPG | |||
| 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Engine | |||
| 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
SV (12 styles)
| Style | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4WD King Cab Manual SV | 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV | 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV | 4WD King Cab Auto SV | 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV | 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV | 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV | 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV | 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV | 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV | 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV |
| Inventory price | |||||||||||
| Starting at $25,840 | Starting at $23,140 | Starting at $23,600 | Starting at $26,890 | Starting at $24,190 | Starting at $22,550 | Starting at $28,560 | Starting at $25,860 | Starting at $24,390 | Starting at $27,090 | Starting at $25,440 | Starting at $28,140 |
| Combined MPG | |||||||||||
| 17 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Engine | |||||||||||
| 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 152.0-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) | 261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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