2012
Nissan Titan

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$33,920
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Available trims

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  • 2WD King Cab SWB S
    Starts at
    $28,520
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,153 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab SWB SV
    Starts at
    $30,520
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,113 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB S
    Starts at
    $31,070
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,052 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab SWB S
    Starts at
    $31,370
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,015 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB SV
    Starts at
    $32,720
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,023 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab LWB SV
    Starts at
    $33,170
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,829 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab SWB SV
    Starts at
    $33,370
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,970 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB S
    Starts at
    $33,920
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,900 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB SV
    Starts at
    $35,570
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,866 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB SV
    Starts at
    $36,050
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,644 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab SWB PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $36,070
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,895 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $38,270
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,732 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB SL
    Starts at
    $38,440
    13 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,805 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB SL
    Starts at
    $41,140
    12 City / 17 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,651 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Standard V-8 power
RWD or 4WD
Standard captain's chairs on SL model
Two cab and three bed configurations

The good & the bad

The good

Strong V-8
Relatively nimble handling
Strong brakes
Factory spray-in bedliner
PRO-4X off-roader

The bad

Uninspired interior
No V-6 engine
No regular cab version or 8-foot bed
High price
Marginal IIHS side-impact crash rating
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Nissan Titan base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
3/5
21.2%
Risk of rollover
21.2%
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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    $26,540
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    MPG
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    $31,590
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Consumer reviews

91% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.8
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

By Mike from Brighton, Colorado
Owns this car
December 2, 2023

Had a 2004, upgraded to 2012

This is my second Titan, my first was a 2004 that I wish I still had, but it was destroyed in a roll over accident on black ice. Well, all of the little things wrong with the original design have been fixed, like the front brakes. Bigger and better rotors were added, no more shimmy when they wear out. I took this one step further, and added a high performance brake kit to all 4, with slotted and drilled rotors, ceramic pads, and high performance calipers that are painted powder coat cherry red! Expensive yes (2K), but worth it, because the truck is so fast, you need better brakes to stop. I'm running synthetic Penz. like you other dudes, and a little Dura-Lube oil treatment, so that puppy screams. I will modify the exhaust next with the stainless headers, and the rest of that dual-exhaust kit. I'm running Goodyear ATs with Kevlar. Also looking for ideas on additional high performance parts, but not to crazy. The Titan is the best truck I've seen, it has never failed to start or perform when called to. The one I rolled over saved my life, because I self extricated and walked away from that situation. The Titan was not at fault, the black ice was undetectable until it was to late. I was in the right lane in 4 wheel drive, going 50mph when I flipped over, there was no glass left anywhere on the truck when I crawled out in the snow. My 2012 is greatly improved, and I do plan to keep all 4 wheels on the ground.
  • 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
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By Howie from Chicago Suburbs
Owns this car
July 17, 2022

Near Perfect Truck

I am the original owner of a 2012 4X4 Titan Crew Cab. The truck has 190,000 miles on it, engine is rock solid. I have always used synthetic oil, changed it every 5,000 miles, does not use/burn a drop of oil. The exhaust failed at 85,000 miles was replaced under warrantee, exhaust started to fail again at 150,000 miles I replaced it with stainless steel headers, cats and pipes. Rear axled failed at 90,000 miles and was replaced under warrantee. This is a work truck and always has 500# minimum of tools/payload. The truck also tows a 6,000# RV without any issues. This is by far the best most reliable truck I have every owned.
  • Purchased a New 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
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Nissan Titan?

The 2012 Nissan Titan is available in 4 trim levels:

  • PRO-4X (2 styles)
  • S (4 styles)
  • SL (2 styles)
  • SV (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Nissan Titan?

The 2012 Nissan Titan offers up to 13 MPG in city driving and 18 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.

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Is the 2012 Nissan Titan reliable?

The 2012 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan owners.

Is the 2012 Nissan Titan a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Nissan Titan. 91.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 37 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.6

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