2012 Nissan Pathfinder Service and Repair Manual

This 2012 Nissan Pathfinder factory service and repair manual is built around this exact model year and drivetrain, covering both the 4.0L V6 (VQ40DE) and 5.6L V8 (VK56DE) as Nissan documented them, so you get the real torque values and procedures instead of a generic SUV substitute.

Engines covered

• 4.0L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.6L V8 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• LE
• S
• Silver Edition
• SV

Known issues on the 2012 Pathfinder. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the engine and engine cooling system: bolts connecting the oil cooler and oil filter to the engine may have been manufactured below specification strength and can break at the filter attachment point, causing an oil leak that drops oil pressure and can seize the engine. The second covers the front wheel hubs on two-wheel-drive models built between June 19 and July 12, 2012, which may not meet design hardness specifications and can wear prematurely, crack, and break if driven in that condition. Owners have filed 23 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind both systems are here.

Whether you're chasing an oil leak at the filter housing or inspecting a front wheel hub, it keeps you on the OEM torque spec and procedure for your specific 2012 Pathfinder.