2012
Nissan Pathfinder
Starts at:
$40,240
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90 mi away
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Notable features
V-6 or V-8
Five-speed automatic
Seats seven
RWD or 4WD
7,000-pound towing capacity
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
Available cars near you
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90 mi away
Safety review
Based on the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Rollover rating
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3/5
23.7%
Risk of rollover
23.7%
Risk of rollover
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
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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
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
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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FAQ
What trim levels are available for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is available in 4 trim levels:
- LE (3 styles)
- S (2 styles)
- SV (2 styles)
- Silver Edition (2 styles)
What is the MPG of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder offers up to 15 MPG in city driving and 22 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.
What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder?
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Is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
The 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Nissan Pathfinder owners.
Is the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder a good SUV?
Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 90.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.
- Comfort: 4.5
- Interior: 4.2
- Performance: 4.7
- Value: 4.4
- Exterior: 4.6
- Reliability: 4.7
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