$4,856 higher median
2012 Toyota Tacoma
All trims
$16,995Median asking price · 256 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,850–$20,033
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2012 Nissan Frontier S
VIN
1N6AD0EV6CC455710
Typical market price
$12,995
82 comparable listings
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Market price range
Based on 82 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 15, 2026Below market
$8,540
Typical price
$12,995
Above market
$15,995
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1N6AD0EV6CC455710Trim
S
Engine
4.0L
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2012
Made by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
$2,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Nissan Frontier likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$12,250
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,050
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Nissan Frontier has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD
3 recall campaigns on this model year
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013.NHTSA campaign 14V052000
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNISSAN 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…NHTSA campaign 11V592000
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SUSPENSIONNissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012.NHTSA campaign 12V462000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Nissan Frontier from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Nissan Frontier over the last 6 months — the market firmed $524 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $11,954 |
| May 2026 | $11,900 |
| June 2026 | $12,795 |
| July 2026 | $12,490 |
| August 2026 | $11,999 |
| September 2026 | $12,478 |
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As of September 15, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2010–2012) to the 2012 Nissan Frontier in this catalog, the 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has the lowest median asking price ($10,995, 37 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($16,995, 256 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Nissan Frontier
All trims · United States
$12,139Comparison catalog median · 161 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $9,999–$13,999
Explore this model’s prices →Photo: S · 194,368 mi · view VIN
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$10,995Median asking price · 37 qualifying listings
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$12,372Median asking price · 51 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,955–$15,349
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Frontier All trims | $12,139 | $9,999–$13,999 | 161 |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $16,995 | $14,850–$20,033 | 256 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger All trims | $12,999 | $10,850–$15,798 | 170 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $10,995 | $9,345–$12,345 | 37 |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline All trims | $12,372 | $8,955–$15,349 | 51 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 3 · 2010–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 660 | $18,995 | 100% | 90,108 mi |
| 2018 | 357 | $17,800 | 94% | 97,765 mi |
| 2017 | 316 | $16,997 | 89% | 98,671 mi |
| 2016 | 507 | $15,558 | 82% | 108,458 mi |
| 2015 | 243 | $14,785 | 78% | 117,133 mi |
| 2014 | 243 | $13,898 | 73% | 131,167 mi |
| 2013 | 194 | $12,990 | 68% | 123,785 mi |
| 2012 | 205 | $12,035 | 63% | 143,548 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
