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2012 Nissan NV NV3500 HD SV V8 High Roof

The 2012 Nissan NV NV3500 HD SV V8 High Roof is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $32,800 MSRP.

It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm.

The NV measures 240.6 inches long on a 146.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 6,050 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeVan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,800 ($46,429 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.6L DOHC 32-Valve V8 (VK56DE)
Displacement5.6 L
Horsepower317 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Compression Ratio9.8 : 1
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
1st Gear3.827
2nd Gear2.368
3rd Gear1.52
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.834
Reverse2.613
Final Drive3.54
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity28 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone with twin-tube coil-over shocks
Rear SuspensionMulti-leaf, solid axle (American Axle), twin-tube shocks
Front Stabilizer Bar35 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar27 mm
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented disc, 14.17 x 1.50 in
Rear Brake DiscVented disc, 14.37 x 1.20 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in. Styled Steel
Wheels Rear17 in. Styled Steel
Tires FrontLT245/75R17
Tires RearLT245/75R17
Dimensions & Weight
Length240.6 in
Width79.9 in
Height106 in
Wheelbase146.1 in
Front Track68.7 in
Rear Track68.9 in
Ground Clearance8.1 in
Cargo Volume323.1 ft³
Curb Weight6,050 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)52% / 48%
Interior
Headroom Front63.6 in
Legroom Front42 in
Shoulder Room Front65.7 in
Hip Room Front60.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan NV. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Mar 30, 2020 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2012-2017 NV Cargo and NV Passenger Van, 2013-2015 Titan and Armada and 2011-2012 Infiniti QX56 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the air bag inflator may not function properly or may rupture during deployment.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

NHTSA campaign 20V188000

Mar 15, 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 NV vehicles manufactured from December 20, 2010, through January 4, 2013 and are equipped with steering column-mounted transmission shift levers. The transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip may have been installed incorrectly. As a result, normal road vibration may cause the gear position indicator to not match the gear shift lever position.

Consequence: As a consequence of the incorrect display, although the gear indicator may display that the vehicle is in Park, the vehicle may not be properly secured allowing the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the transmission lever gear selector plate lock clip, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 13V095000

Dec 19, 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 11V592000

Aug 9, 2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 15, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 21, 2011 AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 23, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 28, 2011 BECAUSE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU) WAS ASSEMBLED INCORRECTLY.

Consequence: THE AFFECTED ACU WILL NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED AND THIS ISSUE MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO INFLATE IN A CRASH WHEN THEY ARE DESIGNED TO INFLATE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 11V408000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN NV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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