Trim Report

Nissan Xterra SE2012

Includes:XTERRA|SE
$2,900
Starting From
16
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 16 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,900
Max $11,499
From $2,900
Fresh

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,950
$4K–$15K
26 listings161,538 avg miles
Off-Road
From$1,998
13 listings|$2K–$12K
PRO-4X
From$5,650
45 listings|$6K–$24K
S
From$2,000
152 listings|$2K–$20K
SE
From$2,900
16 listings|$3K–$11K
SE S/C
From$2,500
4 listings|$3K–$5K
X
From$1,995
43 listings|$2K–$16K
XE
From$900
23 listings|$900–$8K

2012 Nissan Xterra SE Pricing

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Where to Find Nissan Xterra SE

Location data for all 2012 Nissan Xterra trims combined

36States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Colorado (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

Nissan Xterra Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2012 Nissan Xterra trims

Low Concern

With 2 recalls and 16 complaints, the 2012 Nissan Xterra rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
11V5920002011-19-12
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 SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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12V4620002012-20-09
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.

If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2012 Nissan Xterra's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 16 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train5
02Air Bags4
03Engine3
04Tires1
05Fuel/propulsion System1
16 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Nissan Xterra Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2012 Nissan Xterra trims

17–18mpg combined
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15-16city
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20-22hwy
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$3,750-$3,950/yr

Fuel economy for the 2012 Nissan Xterra ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined across 3 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Xterra 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
18mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Xterra 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor
Xterra 4WD - Manual 6-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2012 Nissan Xterra SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SE compare to other Nissan Xterra trims?

with 16 listings tracked, the SE sits in a specific spot in the 2012 Nissan Xterra lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2012 Nissan Xterra page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2012 Nissan Xterra SE?

The SE shares its core mechanicals with other Nissan Xterra trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2012 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Nissan Xterra SE?

The best model year for the Nissan Xterra SE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Nissan Xterra overview.

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