The service and repair manual for the 2012 Nissan Frontier — 4.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.4L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — 241 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SV Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · SV Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · S Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door · S Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · PRO-4X Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 98 complaints · 45 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Frontier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 544
- General Information 1,738
- Accessories & Equipment 1,930
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 304
- Body & Frame 730
- Maintenance 148
- Brakes 932
- Restraints 226
- Drivelines & Axles 418
- Steering 102
- Electrical 2,242
- Suspension 227
- Engine Mechanical 397
- Transmission 480
- Engine Performance 1,295
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 44
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Frontier
- Suspension — front › hub · 12V462000If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 11V592000If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, incre.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 14V052000The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could ca.
Owners have filed 98 complaints and Nissan has issued 45 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Frontier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Frontier manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Frontier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 and 2.4L I4 across the SL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SV Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, SV Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, S Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, S Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, PRO-4X Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, PRO-4X Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door, LE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2012 Frontier problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Frontier, covering suspension, engine and engine cooling, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2012 Frontier wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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