Nissan Frontier 4WD

19982026 · 35 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
20

The Nissan Frontier 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1998 through 2026. Over this period, the Frontier 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 20 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2025
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2024
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2023
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2023
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,000182220MPG
2022
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172119MPG
2021
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2020
3.8L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S9)Regular
$3,150172319MPG
2019
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2019
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2018
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2018
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2017
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2017
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2016
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2016
4L 6-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2015
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2015
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2014
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2014
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2013
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,500152117MPG
2013
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
2012
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2012
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,500162017MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2011
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,500152017MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2010
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2009
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750151916MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
2008
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,500151917MPG
2000
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500161917MPG
1999
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500161917MPG
1998
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,500161917MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
19
2025
19
2024
20
2023
20
2022
19
2021
19
2020
19
2019
18
2018
18
2017
18
2016
18
2015
18
2014
18
2013
18
2012
17
2011
17
2010
17
2009
17
2008
17
2000
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Frontier 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Nissan Frontier 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Nissan Nissan/Datsun Frontier (1998 on) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,224
Total Deaths
632

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.2%
Fire Occurrence
2.3%
Speeding Involved
12.7%
DUI Involved
14.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
12%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes167
Fatalities
97
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2022
Fatal Crashes181
Fatalities
108
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2021
Fatal Crashes141
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2020
Fatal Crashes131
Fatalities
60
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2019
Fatal Crashes104
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2018
Fatal Crashes128
Fatalities
60
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2017
Fatal Crashes111
Fatalities
57
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2016
Fatal Crashes94
Fatalities
43
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2015
Fatal Crashes90
Fatalities
44
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2014
Fatal Crashes77
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.45

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
3
2024
3
2023
1
2022
4
2020
2
2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2014
1
2012
3
2010
2
2009
1
2008
6
2000
1
1999
2
1998
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory