2012 Nissan Xterra
#36 of 2012 SUVs
#80 of all 2012 vehicles
The Xterra, part of Nissan's lineup since 2000, is a midsize SUV with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily bypass mud and snow. Nissan offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and a 5-year, 60,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2012 Nissan Xterra is below average compared to all vehicles.
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We estimate that the 2012 Nissan Xterra has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0487% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 5.5559%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0487% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 5.5559% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2012 Nissan Xterra is 4% more likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other suvs, the 2012 Nissan Xterra is 20% more likely to result in a fatal accident.