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Still Best truck I've owned
Dr Joe B Drane, 01/23/2018
updated 08/05/2019
2012 Nissan Frontier SL 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this truck for over six years. I've never looked back. My foreign car mechanic says this Nissan engine is the best engine he's ever worked on. I've added a number of aftermarket improvements: leather seats, body side moulding, step rails, trailer hitch, backup camera, upgraded rearview mirror with temp and direction, Roll N Lock tonneau cover, and bed rug. These additions have made this the best truck I've ever owned. Its quiet, has great towing handling, superb acceleration, a nice styling look (mine is blue), and wonderful ride on the highway. I'd like better gas mileage, but this is a truck with a big engine. I have had zero maintenance problems, and have yet to have need of warranty work. It came with a lifetime power train warranty. I'd buy this truck again without reservation. UPDATE: Now seven years old, and I discovered a leaking, rear shock. However, I've been overloading with limestone rock for a building project, and I always carry around 250 lb of tools for my handyman work. This weekend I replaced the rear shocks - easily a DIY project, so I did. Engine and drive train still exceptional. I'll need new tires in a year or so. All electronics fine.
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Best Dollar for Dollar available
duffmann77, 04/26/2012
2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 46 people found this review helpful
I have only around 2k miles on the truck right now, but wanted to give my 2 cents on it. I looked at every other player on the market and it wasn't even close. On paper I thought the ridgeline would be the best until I drove it. You hit the gas and all you can hear is engine noise. The speed-o hardy would move. So the Tacoma. My last truck was a late 90's tacoma and just went on and on and on. So I thought for sure that would work. Nope. The seats are crap, and I got in the back seat and my head hit ceiling. I'm only 6'1. So that was out. So save yourself time and get Nissan. With rebates, fully loaded pro-x, leather ext 27k with rebates. Best out there.
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2012 Nissan Frontier SV Sport Appearance
frontier21, 12/01/2011
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
43 of 119 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2012 Nissan Frontier Sport Appearance crew cab a month ago, and I love it! I couldn't stand the gas mileage in my 07 f-150 5.4L anymore, so I traded for the Frontier. I tow a fairly heavy 20 ft. flats boat, and I was nervous at first about towing with the V6 versus my big 5.4L. The Frontier does perfect! Pulling power is impressive, and the suspension actually feels better than the ford when loaded down. Gas mileage is impressive compared to the 12-15 I was getting, I drive a mixture of city/ highway and right now I'm getting 19.4. I would definitely recommend this truck to anyone looking to get away from the MPG of a full-size truck without sacrificing ANY power.
200K mXiles and still going strong
Rein Reiss, 03/14/2025
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Aside from the check engine light that has been on for 80K miles with no apparent ill effects, the CD player that stopped working about 5 years ago, and a passenger side view mirror that was replaced because my son knocked it off, this 2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4 Crew Cab has been flawless. It still gets 21mpg on the highway. I had it detailed and it looks fantastic inside and out. I'd keep it but I want a truck with fewer miles so I just bought a 2019 SV 4X4 Crew Cab with 29.5K miles. This is a work truck, having carried a bedfull of split wood from central to SW Virginia two weeks ago. I hope the 2019 Frontier serves me as well!
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My Nissan!!
Oscar, 04/03/2021
updated 10/06/2021
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had it since Nov. 2012. Brand new. Almost 80,000 miles on it now. Never an engine or transmission problem. Do regular maintenance. Best four cylinder I've ever owned at 56.
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