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2012 Nissan Frontier S
VIN
1N6BD0CT8CC404635
Typical market price
$11,495
21 comparable listings
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Last listed by AutoMax Truck & Car Center
5220 E Main St., Farmington, NM 87402
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Market price range
Based on 21 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 12, 2026Below market
$8,080
Typical price
$11,495
Above market
$15,500
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1N6BD0CT8CC404635Trim
S
Engine
2.5L
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2012
Made by
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ 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
$5,313
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$24,563
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 September 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 September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Nissan Frontier over the last 6 months — the market firmed $592 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $11,908 |
| June 2026 | $12,777 |
| July 2026 | $12,376 |
| August 2026 | $11,998 |
| September 2026 | $12,454 |
| October 2026 | $12,500 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of October 12, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2011–2012) to the 2012 Nissan Frontier in this catalog, the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado has the lowest median asking price ($10,290, 61 listings with photos) and the 2012 Toyota Tacoma the highest ($16,999, 349 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 12, 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
$12,235Comparison catalog median · 221 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%: $9,900–$13,999
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$4,764 higher median
2012 Toyota Tacoma
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$16,999Median asking price · 349 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,350–$19,955
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$1,014 higher median
2011 Ford Ranger
All trims
$13,249Median asking price · 221 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,389–$15,995
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$265 higher median
2012 Honda Ridgeline
All trims
$12,500Median asking price · 71 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,215–$15,767
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$1,945 lower median
2011 Chevrolet Colorado
All trims
$10,290Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,499–$12,900
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Nissan Frontier All trims | $12,235 | $9,900–$13,999 | 221 |
| 2012 GMC Canyon All trims | $11,240 | $10,394–$13,930 | 27 |
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma All trims | $16,999 | $14,350–$19,955 | 349 |
| 2011 Ford Ranger All trims | $13,249 | $10,389–$15,995 | 221 |
| 2012 Honda Ridgeline All trims | $12,500 | $9,215–$15,767 | 71 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Colorado All trims | $10,290 | $8,499–$12,900 | 61 |
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: October 12, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 3 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 | 708 | $18,996 | 100% | 92,011 mi |
| 2018 | 421 | $17,693 | 93% | 97,903 mi |
| 2017 | 333 | $16,488 | 87% | 102,032 mi |
| 2016 | 539 | $15,000 | 79% | 112,791 mi |
| 2015 | 237 | $14,125 | 74% | 115,951 mi |
| 2014 | 251 | $13,900 | 73% | 127,343 mi |
| 2013 | 202 | $12,891 | 68% | 126,742 mi |
| 2012 | 263 | $12,150 | 64% | 140,177 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
