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Nissan Frontier Generations

Each Nissan Frontier generation, representing the timeframe between each Frontier redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest Frontier generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

Our methodology

In the market for a slightly used Nissan Frontier, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Nissan Frontier's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Nissan Frontier and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup last redesigned in 2022. The latest generation is powered by a 3.8L engine that makes 310 hp. A new Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP of $30,510, and used prices for this generation of Nissan Frontier range from $25,458 to $47,374.

The previous Nissan Frontier generation is a midsize pickup produced from 2005 to 2021. This generation is powered by a 3.8L engine that makes 310 hp and delivers up to 23 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $5,556 to $32,299. This era of Nissan Frontier earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.4.

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Nissan Frontier Generations

In the market for a slightly used Nissan Frontier, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Nissan Frontier's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Nissan Frontier and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup last redesigned in 2022. The latest generation is powered by a 3.8L engine that makes 310 hp. A new Nissan Frontier has a starting MSRP of $30,510, and used prices for this generation of Nissan Frontier range from $25,458 to $47,374.

The previous Nissan Frontier generation is a midsize pickup produced from 2005 to 2021. This generation is powered by a 3.8L engine that makes 310 hp and delivers up to 23 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $5,556 to $32,299. This era of Nissan Frontier earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 8.4.

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2022–2024 Nissan Frontier

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iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 3.8L V6 310hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $33,998–$47,374 $30,510–$43,380
2023 3.8L V6 310hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $28,658–$41,768 $29,570–$39,500 19 mpg–20 mpg
2022 3.8L V6 310hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $25,458–$37,996 $28,690–$38,120 19 mpg–20 mpg

2005–2021 Nissan Frontier

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iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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8.4 / 10
  • Reliability 8.7 / 10
  • Safety 8.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2021 3.8L V6 310hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $21,827–$32,299 $27,190–$37,890 19 mpg–20 mpg
2020 3.8L V6 310hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $20,994–$31,997 $26,790–$37,490 19 mpg–20 mpg
2019 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $16,989–$28,884 $19,290–$37,150 17 mpg–21 mpg
2018 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $14,526–$26,857 $18,990–$36,400 17 mpg–21 mpg
2017 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $12,887–$25,170 $18,390–$36,800 17 mpg–21 mpg
2016 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $11,885–$23,997 $18,290–$36,110 17 mpg–21 mpg
2015 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $9,990–$22,883 $17,990–$35,260 17 mpg–21 mpg
2014 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $9,995–$21,993 $17,990–$34,410 17 mpg–21 mpg
2013 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $9,390–$20,989 $17,990–$33,790 17 mpg–21 mpg
2012 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $8,995–$19,397 $19,010–$32,740 16 mpg–21 mpg
2011 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $8,900–$17,985 $18,200–$32,080 16 mpg–21 mpg
2010 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $7,889–$16,981 $17,540–$29,820 16 mpg–21 mpg
2009 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $6,962–$15,201 $17,460–$29,740 16 mpg–21 mpg
2008 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4X2, 4X4 $6,500–$13,998 $16,150–$27,950 16 mpg–21 mpg
2007 2.5L I4 152hp, 171ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 261hp, 281ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $5,992–$13,992 $16,700–$28,150 16 mpg–21 mpg
2006 2.5L I4 154hp, 173ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 265hp, 284ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $5,931–$13,897 $16,550–$27,850 16 mpg–21 mpg
2005 2.5L I4 154hp, 173ft. lbs.; 4.0L V6 265hp, 284ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $5,556–$13,990 $16,160–$27,410 16 mpg–21 mpg

1998–2004 Nissan Frontier

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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  • Reliability 7.9 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2004 2.4L I4 143hp, 202ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 180hp, 202ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 210hp, 231ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $4,496–$11,704 $14,050–$28,230 15 mpg–22 mpg
2003 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 180hp, 202ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 210hp, 231ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $4,985–$11,533 $13,689–$27,739 14 mpg–21 mpg
2002 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 170hp, 200ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 210hp, 231ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $4,421–$11,840 $13,339–$27,089 15 mpg–21 mpg
2001 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 170hp, 200ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 210hp, 231ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $3,590–$11,999 $12,239–$24,589 15 mpg–21 mpg
2000 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 170hp, 200ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $4,258–$9,710 $12,110–$22,790 15 mpg–21 mpg
1999 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs.; 3.3L V6 170hp, 200ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $3,999–$10,736 $12,010–$20,710 15 mpg–21 mpg
1998 2.4L I4 143hp, 154ft. lbs. 4WD, RWD $3,952–$11,345 $12,480–$21,480 17 mpg–22 mpg

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).