What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD?

EPA figures for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD?

Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD, most often about: Air Bags, Power Train, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Nissan · 2012

2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD.

4/5

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468
2.5L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	23	21	423
4.0L 6-cyl	Automatic 5-spd	Regular	15	20	17	523
4.0L 6-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Regular	16	20	17	523

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 11V592000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION

Campaign 12V462000

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Campaign 14V052000

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

98 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 23 Power Train 20 Engine 12

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.