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2012 Nissan Pathfinder LE V8
SUV · 310 hp · 14 mpg combined
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$43,970Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking4 factory options, from $105 to $2,100.
LE V8 Value Package$2,100
Protection Package$230
Floor Mats and Cargo Mat$200
Moonroof Wind Deflector$105
Which Pathfinder is right for you?
Five trims, $29,290 to $43,970. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,990, from SV to Silver Edition.
The numbers.
One configuration: four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic.
310hp5.6L eight-cylinder
388lb-ftTorque
14mpgCombined · 13 city · 18 highway
4WD5-speed shiftable automatic
7Seats
16.5 cu ftCargo volume
5,051 lbsCurb weight
6,499 lbsGVWR
7,000 lbsMax towing
1,276 lbsMax payload
140 standard items.
Four groups, sized by how much is in each.
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 4-way power passenger seat
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- keyless ignition
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- speed-proportional power steering
- rear view camera
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front and rear door pockets
- overhead console with storage
- front seatback storage
- cargo net
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Dual zone front climate control
- Single zone rear air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- interior air filtration
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- cargo area light
- simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on center console
- simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on doors
- alloy and leather trim on shift knob
- front and rear reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- 2 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- alloy wheels
- 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P265/60R18 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- on demand 4WD
- electronic hi-lo gear selection
- automatic locking hubs
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- four-wheel independent suspension
- double wishbone front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- double wishbone rear suspension
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- front fog/driving lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
- 3 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand stereo system
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 10 total speakers
- 2 subwoofer(s)
- auxiliary audio input
- memory card slot
- satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- speed sensitive volume control
- diversity antenna
2 interiors
- Cafe Latte
- Graphite
Both leather.
7 factory paints
- Avalanche
- Espresso Black Metallic
- Red Brick Metallic
- Navy Blue Metallic
- Dark Slate Metallic
- Super Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
Safety and recalls
2 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Pathfinder.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Pathfinder LE V8.
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