Nissan Frontier
The 2026 Nissan Frontier presents an average reliability profile, primarily impacted by a significant recall concerning door latch integrity.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.76 | 13.07 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.76 | 13.07 | — |
| 2024 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13.07 | 11.2 | 12.38 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 13.84 | 11.2 | 12.38 | 17-24 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | — |
| 2020 | 17 | 23 | 19 | 13.84 | 10.23 | 12.38 | 17-23 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2014 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2013 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2012 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 | 15-20 mpg combined |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | VQ38 | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2021 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | pickup | 6 | 3.8 | Regular | VQ38 | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 310 hp | 281 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2019 | — | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4x2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | van | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | pickup | 6 | 4.0 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 261 hp | 281 lb-ft | V6 |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Note | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Note: Number of Seats: 4/5 | Number of Seats: 4/5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: Crew Cab | — | Crew Cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $26,790, MSRP range: $26,790 - $38,640, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for S King Cab 4x2 to PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | Series: 1500/2500/3500 | — | — | USD | $26,790 | $26,790 - $38,640 | 0.9 | MSRP for S King Cab 4x2 to PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4. | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | 1500/2500/3500 | — |
| 2019 | — | Series: 1500/2500/3500, Trim: High Roof | — | High Roof | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1500/2500/3500 | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $25,220 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $25,220 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $22,210, MSRP range: $22,210 - $32,080, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP for S King Cab I4 Manual to SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box, Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/15/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $22,210 | $22,210 - $32,080 | 0.7 | MSRP for S King Cab I4 Manual to SL 4x4 Crew Cab 6 ft. box | llm_estimate | 6/15/2026 | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Cab type | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1405 | 49.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.9, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | — | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 125.9 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.9, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | — | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 125.9 | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | — | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — | — | — | Cab type: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 125.9, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 125.9 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 4 | — | — | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 139.9 | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | — | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 139.9 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 1136 | 40.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1405 | 49.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | — | optional | optional | standard | — | — | optional | standard | standard | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD Later Release |
| 2018 | Frontal crash: 3, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | 3 | — | 3 | 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD |
| 2016 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2015 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD |
| 2014 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD |
| 2013 | Rollover: 3, Rated vehicle: 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD |
| 2012 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD |
| 2011 | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Nissan Frontier presents an average reliability profile, primarily impacted by a significant recall concerning door latch integrity.
2025
The 2025 Nissan Frontier presents an average reliability profile for a used truck, but a high number of recalls, particularly concerning the door striker weld integrity, warrants careful inspection.
2024
The 2024 Nissan Frontier offers a capable powertrain and a solid chassis, but significant safety-critical recalls early in its lifecycle warrant careful inspection.
2023
The 2023 Nissan Frontier offers a capable, if somewhat basic, truck experience.
2022
The 2022 Nissan Frontier offers a capable platform with a robust V6 engine, but its average reliability verdict warrants careful inspection.
2021
The 2021 Nissan Frontier offers a robust V6 powertrain and capable four-wheel drive, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of two transmission recalls.
2020
The 2020 Nissan Frontier offers a sturdy platform with a capable V6, but its "Average" reliability verdict, driven by significant transmission recalls, demands careful pre-purchase inspection.
2019
The 2019 Nissan Frontier offers a straightforward, utilitarian experience with a generally good reliability record.
2018
The 2018 Nissan Frontier offers a rugged platform, but potential buyers must prioritize checking for the documented ignition switch recall, which can cause engine stall.
2017
The 2017 Nissan Frontier offers a robust V6 and proven capability, but a critical ignition switch recall and average reliability warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2016
The 2016 Nissan Frontier offers a solid, if basic, truck experience with average reliability.
2015
The 2015 Nissan Frontier presents a solid, dependable option for used truck shoppers, boasting no recalls or consumer complaints in the provided data.
2014
The 2014 Nissan Frontier offers average reliability, making condition and maintenance history paramount.
2013
The 2013 Nissan Frontier offers a rugged platform with a capable 4.0L V6 and 4WD, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of a recall addressing electrical system wiring.
2012
The 2012 Nissan Frontier offers average reliability, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2011
The 2011 Nissan Frontier offers a robust 4.0L V6 and 4WD capability, but its 'Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant recall activity concerning the driver's airbag, demands careful pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Nissan Frontier?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Frontier reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Nissan Frontier presents an average reliability profile, primarily impacted by a significant recall concerning door latch integrity.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Nissan Frontier reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Nissan Frontier. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 nissan frontier presents an average reliability profile, primarily impacted by a significant recall concerning door latch integrity. and the 2026 nissan frontier's value proposition is directly tied to the resolution of its primary recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Nissan Frontier?
Across Carfocal's published Frontier guides, recurring problem areas include Door Latch Striker, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Door Latch Striker, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Suspension Components (e.g., Shocks/Struts).
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints