2012 Nissan Titan S King Cab 4WD
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- Photo: 2012 Nissan Titan SV Crew Cab in Brilliant Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-06-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Nissan Titan SV 4X4, Front Left, 03-09-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2007 Nissan Titan 5.6 V8 (52000368213) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Flex Fuel rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Titan Crew Cab Pro-4X Flex Fuel interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Nissan Titan S King Cab 4WD is a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 317 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 385 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Titan measures 224.6 inches long on a 139.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.6L DOHC V8 (VK56DE, all-aluminum block, cast-iron liners, 'Endurance V8') |
| Displacement | 5.6 L |
| Horsepower | 317 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 385 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 28 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | All-steel double wishbone independent |
| Rear Suspension | Overslung leaf spring (dual rate), frame-mounted shackles |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented disc, 13.8 in rotor |
| Rear Brake Disc | Disc, 12.6 in rotor |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in steel |
| Tires Front | P265/70R18 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 224.6 in |
| Width | 79.5 in |
| Height | 76.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 139.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.7 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 64.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 61.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2012 Nissan Titan S King Cab 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2012 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC 4WD: overall not rated
- 2012 Nissan Titan Crew Cab PU/CC RWD: overall not rated
- 2012 Nissan Titan King Cab PU/EC RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan TITAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 4, 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TITAN AND ARMADA VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH MARCH 13, 2012. THE PART 567 CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE VEHICLES DO NOT CONTAIN RIM SIZE INFORMATION. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”
Consequence: THE OMISSION OF THE RIM SIZE MAY LEAD TO AN INCORRECT TIRE/WHEEL COMBINATION WHICH MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000.
NHTSA campaign 12V143000
Mar 14, 2012 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN TITAN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 10, 2011, THROUGH JULY 22, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH THE SPORTS APPEARANCE PACKAGE HAVE INCORRECT SEATING CAPACITY INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence: AN INCORRECT CAPACITY LABEL MAY LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING. VEHICLE OVERLOADING MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL SUPPLY OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW INSTALL THE LABEL OR THE OWNER WILL HAVE THE OPTION OF TAKING THEIR VEHICLE TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE THE NEW LABEL INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-615-725-1000.
NHTSA campaign 12V102000
22 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan TITAN
Owner Complaints
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Nissan TITAN (4 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 NISSAN TITAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.