2012 Nissan Xterra Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by brslomo

Reliability & durability

In spite of the fact that this car normally receives a reliability rating of 5/10, I have found that if you perform the required preventive maintenance, the car will provide outstanding reliability.

Materials & workmanship

I like the cheap, but adequate interior appointments and the fact that you get a lot of transportation value for the money paid.

Past personal experience

This is the third Xterra which I have owned. My first was a 2000 and my second was a 2003 Xterra. This new one is a 2012 Xterra S model with standard transmission and four wheel drive.

Price or payments

For the amount of transportation value which you receive, the car is priced below where I would expect it to be.

Powertrain performance

I like the new, more powerful engine.

Fuel economy

I don't see how the fuel economy could be improved, given what the vehicle is. But I can't say that I am happy with the poor fuel economy.