# Used 2012 Nissan Xterra prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Nissan Xterra is $10,348, with 142,635 miles on average, across 63 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 15, 2026.

Data as of Nov 15, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2012) · [all Nissan Xterra model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra.md)

- Average asking price: $10,348 (median $10,445)
- Average miles: 142,635
- For sale now: 63
- Average days listed: 96 (of 54 with a listing date)
- Price move over 20 days: -$139 on average (−1.3%); 30% of 27 cars cut their price

## 2012 Nissan Xterra prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| Colorado | $11,003 | 143,861 | 8 | 105 |

## Other Nissan Xterra years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2015.md) | $14,316 | 122,048 | 64 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2014.md) | $11,998 | 131,872 | 59 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2013.md) | $10,657 | 138,465 | 42 |
| **2012** | $10,348 | 142,635 | 63 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2011.md) | $9,028 | 146,462 | 67 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2010.md) | $7,392 | 161,907 | 45 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2009.md) | $6,135 | 175,361 | 19 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2008.md) | $7,127 | 153,347 | 45 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2007.md) | $6,608 | 160,565 | 33 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2006.md) | $6,733 | 154,356 | 34 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2005.md) | $6,377 | 158,374 | 26 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2004.md) | $5,623 | 163,563 | 18 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2003.md) | $5,686 | 165,234 | 14 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2002.md) | $8,204 | 162,107 | 8 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2001.md) | $5,035 | 167,000 | 10 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/nissan-xterra/2000.md) | $5,466 | 228,446 | 6 |

## Recalls · 2

NHTSA, this model year.

- SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB (Sep 20, 2012): Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012.  These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications.  A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (Dec 19, 2011): NISSAN 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 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES.  SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH.  AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

## Used 2012 Nissan Xterra prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Nissan Xterra?

Used 2012 Nissan Xterras for sale at U.S. dealers ask $10,348 on average (half ask less than $10,445), across 63 cars. The cars for sale have 142,635 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2012 Nissan Xterras for sale?

The 54 for sale with a listing date have been listed 96 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### Are used 2012 Nissan Xterra prices going down?

Over the last 20 days, the 27 cars for sale at both ends of that window changed their asking price by $139 on average (−1.3%), down, and 30% of them cut their price.

### How does the 2012 Nissan Xterra compare with the 2011 and 2013?

The 2012 asks $10,348 on average with 142,635 miles; the 2011 asks $9,028 with 146,462 miles, and the 2013 asks $10,657 with 138,465 miles.

### Does the 2012 Nissan Xterra have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Nissan Xterra. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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