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2012 Nissan Xterra

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2012 Nissan Xterra is listed in the US market as a suv with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.0L 6-cylinder
Power
Not available
Torque
Not available
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Seating
Not available
Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.
Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.0L 6-cylinder
Power Output
Not available
Peak Torque
Not available
Combined Economy
Not available
Drivetrain
Not available
Transmission
Not available
Capacity
Not available
Exterior Dimensions
Not available
Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.0L 6-cylinder
Displacement4.0 L
Cylinders6
Fuel typeGasoline

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears5 to 6
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
City16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 14, 2026.

  • 12V462000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

    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.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

    Reported September 20, 2012. View on NHTSA

  • 11V592000: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    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…

    Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

    Reported December 19, 2011. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 14, 2026

Data verified: October 14, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have?

4.0L 6-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Nissan Xterra?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2012 Nissan Xterra front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Nissan Xterra?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 14, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.