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Louis, 10/02/2015
2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Nissan Frontier truck. I bought the 2012 por4x and it was not a disappointment . I am going to be trading it in on a new 2016 shortly. The only thing that I don't care for is the gas mileage .I use premium Shell most of the time. I get around 15.5 mpg. But I have noticed that if I run a few highway miles on it ,it tends to get better mileage. It all depends how you treat the accelerator if mileage is in question. . You don't have to "floor it" to pass or keep up with traffic . The v6 is sensitive in that it requires only moderate acceleration. I suggest to anyone who owns one or is considering buying one that they check their tire pressure often as possible. You will get a more comfortable ride if you do.
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Love this truck
pjd35, 09/15/2012
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
This truck is a nice size not as big as a Ford f150 that would not fit in my garage. Very comfortable seats. Takes road bumps pretty well for a truck. Wide turning radius. Power train is great 4x4 low take you up a 40 degree dirt road like you were on a flat surface. Nissan did cheap out with interior space and some trim. no roof seal molding and a glove box not big enough for owners manual??? Averaging 18mpg. not bad for 4x4 v6.
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ravenronnie, 02/07/2012
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
34 of 36 people found this review helpful
Wanted a truck to pull with occasionally and carry small loads. The Sports Appearance Package is a big eye catcher and I have received lots of compliments on the wheels and overall looks. Pulls great, lots of power for getting on and off highways, mileage is ok at 19.5 with a mix of city and highway, and bluetooth works great. Backseats are not for anything more than a small child, better to use the area for storage. Handles really well, steering feels good and tight and I love the locking tailgate. Headlights and fog lights light the roads well and was very comfortable on an 8 hour road trip.
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C Groove, 12/28/2019
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought used for 16k had 30k miles. Now has 110k only maintenance has been oil changes front brakes. Avg 20 mpg overall not one issue. Most reliable vehicle I have owned.
great truck-- excellent value for the money
DOUG DREVO, 09/25/2015
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
if you need a back seat to carry passengers do not buy the king cab version-- unless you are hauling small children. The king cab back seat is only good for gear ect--there is no leg room for adults. This trucks has very tight handling and a firm ride. The exhaust noise is louder than my old Mazda B4000 was but Frontier has a much more powerful V-6 and its more fun to drive. Mine is fairly low option model but its well finished inside and out and everything continues to work perfectly. I wanted a Tacoma but basically the same optioned truck in a Toyota was 5-6 grand more-but with only a 4cyliner engine. Next time I might get the crew cab version to have useable back seats but for a weekend work truck the SV King cab does the job. Mileage is about15- 16 in town and 17-19 on the highway--though I have gotten up to 20 hwy running higher octane fuel. The manual climate control systems work ok just a bit of getting use to. The traction control on this truck is wonderful. On snow covered roads with ice you can get by just fine without even engaging the 4WD. The 4WD works just well but this truck (with 150lb of weight in the back does) excellent except in much deeper snow or glare ice when you need the 4 wheel drive. The engine is a joy--smooth and powerful.
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Awesome!
Jeff Anglin, 02/03/2017
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Amazing Truck Value. No issues with this one. It's a keeper.
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Best vehicle I have ever owned.
JRay, 06/29/2021
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2012 king cab sv new. I always owned fords but never again will buy another after owning this truck. ! have 118000 miles on it and it has not had any failures of any type. I would and have spent thousands of dollars on fords I have owned before this mileage. The Goodrich AT tires that came on it lasted 95000 miles without balance or rotation. The only thing other than tires I have done was replace the brake pads at 100000 miles. The mechanic said they still had half the pad left on them I pull a 19 foot fishing boat with no problem. It hauls as much as any truck that I have ever had but I always had short bed trucks. It is fun to drive and has a lot of power. I would not even look at another truck. I think I will easily get 300000 miles out of this one. Fords lasted like this in the sixties but those days are long gone.
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Love my Stray
julie, 04/14/2019
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I was the forth owner and bought her w only 12,000 miles. Great truck! She's black on black and really sexy. I named her Stray, because none of three owners before me really wanted or appreciated her. Their loss is definitely my gain. I had to add running boards, because I had a hard time getting in and out while wearing a skirt and trying to be ladylike. I also updated the technology and added and Alpine car stereo with GPS carplay. I drive between my two homes in the City to the Country and have issue navigating either territory. I only wish I had a six cylinder while going over mountains as the transmission can be a little sluggish while hauling.
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paint a big issue
Norris Vetterq, 04/30/2019
updated 05/04/2020
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my pickup from Wholesale Outlet in 2017 in Sept. in April 2019 noticed paint peeling on both front fenders my pickup is a 2012 with currently 77,500 miles on it .It was bought in Spartanburg ,SC Found out the 2012 were an issue of this problem ,checked with Nissan dealer and they would not cover the issue per Nissan rep.If they can't build a better product than that I will never purchase another Nissan product very shoddy work and I see with other reviews it was a common issue of 2012 pickups Nissan Frontier SV .Poor,Poor paint job with primer paint coat and the paint cover clear shield or what. Down to the prime coat.
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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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Juanita R, 05/10/2021
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My husband purchased this truck new and it has been a great, dependable truck that still looks good. It's versatile and he just loves it. Our son borrows it every chance he gets its a smooth and comfortable ride for the most part, the back seats are however stiff. At this time it has about 150k miles on it and I think he would buy another. It's been much more dependable than my Chevrolet I tell you. It's great to have someone in the family that has a truck they really do come in handy!
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great little truck
nissan fan for sure, 07/20/2024
2012 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the base model "s" version in October 2011, although it was considered the 2012 model. Base model, 4 cylinder with 5 speed manual transmission. Only options were air conditioning, and a bed liner. Overall, this was probably the most dependable vehicle I've ever owned. If I remember correctly, the MSRP was $18,500 and I paid $17,500. I'm a do-it-your-selfer and changed the oil every 5,000 miles, put a few batteries in it, one set of Michelin tires from Costco, and had very few repairs. Air conditioner condensor failed at 75,000 miles, and that was all! Sold it with a mere 90,000 miles and it still had the original brakes! Downside....I hauled a 1,000 pound camper in the bed for the first five years or so. While the payload capacity was adequate the 152 HP engine struggled a bit at times. Going forward, I removed the slide-in truck camper and purchased a small pop-up camper weighing in at around 2,000 pounds and the truck performed ok once on the road but struggled at times. Overall, inexpensive to maintain, insure, and purchase. After 12 years of ownership I sold it for about half of what I originally paid when it was new...can't argue with that!
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Jane , 11/02/2024
2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle had us in the shop way too much. Sensor after sensor replaced on this truck Too many issues. And only Nissan parts can be used so they are expensive!!!We will never own a Nissan again.