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4.88 out of 5 stars

moved up from 2004 xe

darmonx, 12/09/2012
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

impressions coming from 2004 frontier xe. power. step on the gas like i did on the '04 and the tires would spin. had to learn how to ease down a bit but i like that power. noise in the cabin is greatly reduced, i could actually hear the radio at low volume. the ride is alot smoother as well. comfort level compared to the 04 makes me want to take a nap while driving if thats possible while the older one kept me awake for sure with the wind noise and bumpier ride.

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1 out of 5 stars

Junk as far as I'm concerned

Eric Schaefer, 05/31/2021
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 14 people found this review helpful

I bought a 2012 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab V6 Four Wheel drive 80000 miles on it and now it's check engine light is on and also the anti skid light didn't have no problems the two years of ownership until now lost faith in this junk and want to get rid of it and buy a Ford like I should have in the first place

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5 out of 5 stars

You cannot Beat the midsized Nissan Frontier!

Super-Clyde!, 12/11/2022
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I liked my 2008 Frontier so much that I replaced it with this 2012. Had the '08 not been totaled, I would still be enjoying it today. Strong, durable, dependable, and fairly efficient. This one has a short bed, so it maneuvers better and parks in tighter spaces than the Large cab/long bed version. If you are not hauling big loads often, get the short bed. You can use a bed extender or a trailer on occasion, and enjoy the compact size for everyday use. The Frontier is the best used value in the midsize truck segment because they have good prices, and are more reliable than most of the competition (and many Nissan offerings). I have no regrets in buying this truck, and would like to keep it for many years. Nearly as bullet-proof as a Toyota, but several $K cheaper to buy- especially in the used market.

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5 out of 5 stars

5th Nissan pickup

Harv K, 12/06/2018
updated 12/11/2019
2012 Nissan Frontier SL 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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85, 92, 98, 08 and now 2012. The truck may be simple but it's less to break down. It has the SL package with Utility Track system and sprayed in bedliner. Four wheel disc, nice aluminum wheels. Just bought it with 62k miles (low miles). My 08 King Cab had 160k with 2 small repairs when I had it. This truck is tried and true technology, so why change it.

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5 out of 5 stars

nice

Frank, 11/16/2022
updated 05/20/2024
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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very nice

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