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Used 2012 Nissan Xterra Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Pro 4 Awesomness

Brad C, 07/26/2016
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2012 Pro 4 X brand new from the dealership, I love it, best Vehicle I've ever owned. I just rolled up on 90,000 miles and the only mechanical issues I've had so far were two broken leaf springs. I cant complain about the maintenance cost because there have been almost None. If you Live in Maine you will understand we have a yearly safety inspection and the dealership always does mine and always passes with no issues. Tires, two new leaf springs and oil changes have been my only cost in the 90,000 miles. Quite a few of those miles have been off road. Its an awesome vehicle, to bad they don't import them in to the US any more.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

thisnthat3, 09/26/2013
updated 11/02/2023
2011 Nissan Xterra S 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
37 of 39 people found this review helpful

I've had a number of different SUV brands over the years, this by far is the best. It is a "true" SUV not a crossover, lots of space & just generally a great fun car to drive. Very reliable, have driven back & forth down South a few times w/o any problems whatsoever. It was a year old, certified new when purchased. UPDATE: Have now owned this car 7 years & its still runs as if brand new. Only regular maintenance performed, oil changes, tires, etc. Otherwise car runs great, no problems. Would definitely purchase another, unfortunately cars are changing each year and can't say the newest ones are made as well. UPDATE 10/21: Car still running great! Took it from FL to UT, changed out tires, did some recommended maintenance but car doing great! Will definitely consider another Nissan when looking to buy. UPDATE: 4/22/22 Car still going strong! I keep up on routine maintenance, take it up the hills of UT, gets me thru snow, best car ever! UPDATE: 10/2023 Car going strong! I've even had offers from others to purchase it but it runs great, I keep up with maintenance and its doing great. Even the mechanics comment on how welll this SUV runs.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

PRO-4X is awesome

outdoorzman, 01/03/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful

I picked the PRO-4X model and it's awesome. It's rugged and capable without sacrificing practibility. The V6 is very strong and the ride is very smooth. It has lots of little cubby holes and nets for storage. I like the fabric of the interior as well as the material in the rear cargo area. It should be very easy to clean. The top rack is very nice and it's also got a little storage area up there as well. The mileage isn't great and the back seats could be easier to get in and out of but it's an off-road SUV and I really didn't expect it to be any different. I picked this vehicle over the FJ because it was more practical for my needs. Take a look and I promise you will like it.

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4 out of 5 stars

Decent bang for your buck

Granite Gargoyle, 04/15/2016
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Very dependable mechanically and holds it's resale value well.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Traditional Midsize SUV

creepers, 10/02/2011
2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4dr SUV 4WD (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful

If you like the traditional SUV then you will love the 2011 Pro-4X. 4.0 liter V6 is high output engine is more than enough power. Great ride with they Bilstein performance shocks. Good looking tires (had the car a month - do not know how the tires will wear yet). Traditional SUV exterior styling. Leather seats are super comfortable. Rockford Fosgate head unit sounds great. The auxillary interface is nice. The IPOD interface is also a major plus. Nice big side back windows. Looked at a new FJ and used H3 but decided agains because the size and or lack of windows.

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