2012 Nissan Titan problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2012 Nissan Titan get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Nissan Titan at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway).

Q: How much is a 2012 Nissan Titan worth?

Comparable 2012 Nissan Titan listings run roughly $16,400–$26,000, typically around $21,499 (from 97 vehicles).

2012 Nissan Titan at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints22

Combined15 mpg

Typical price$21,499

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2012 Nissan Titan recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Nissan Titan.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Nissan Titan common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Parking Brake

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2012 Nissan Titan MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg

City13 mpg

Highway18 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$4,250

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Nissan Titan worth?

Low

$16,400

Typical price

$21,499

High

$26,000

From 97 comparable 2012 Nissan Titan listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Nissan Titan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$12,100

Total$33,350

Per mile$0.44

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,499) with the same model 5 model-years older ($9,395), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.