2012 Nissan Xterra Service and Repair Manual
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2012 Nissan Xterra Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2012 Nissan Xterra is built around the exact engine, drivetrain and trim on your build sheet, down to the 4.0L V6 (VQ40DE), so the torque values and diagnostic steps you follow are the ones Nissan actually specified for this truck.
Engines covered
- 4.0L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sport utility
Trims covered
- PRO-4X
- S
- SV
- X
Known issues on the 2012 Xterra. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year. The first covers the engine oil cooler and filter attachment bolts: some were manufactured below specification strength and can break at the oil filter attachment point, causing an engine oil leak that drops oil pressure and can lead the engine to seize. The second covers the front wheel hubs on two-wheel drive models: hubs that did not meet design hardness specifications can wear prematurely and crack, with the risk that a hub breaks while the truck is being driven. Owners have filed 16 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From tracing an oil leak at the filter housing to inspecting a front wheel hub or working through a routine service interval, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2012 Xterra.