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Nissan Frontier V6 2WD

2000–2007 · 24 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
16
Best
17
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The Nissan Frontier V6 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 2000 through 2007. Over this period, the Frontier V6 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 16 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
2007
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500162017MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141815MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600141815MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151716MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141816MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151716MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151716MPG

Historical Efficiency

2007
17
2006
17
2005
17
2004
17
2003
17
2002
16
2001
16
2000
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Frontier V6 2WD) 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 V6 2WD. 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
793
Total Deaths
495

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
22.8%
Fire Occurrence
2.1%
Speeding Involved
17.5%
DUI Involved
18.7%
Primary Impact Zone

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

78%
Front
13%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes67
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.81
2022
Fatal Crashes70
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2021
Fatal Crashes79
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.71
2020
Fatal Crashes68
Fatalities
38
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2019
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
39
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2018
Fatal Crashes93
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2017
Fatal Crashes103
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.54
2016
Fatal Crashes91
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2015
Fatal Crashes85
Fatalities
50
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2014
Fatal Crashes76
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.54
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

2006
1
2005
4
2004
1
2003
1
2002
2
2001
4
2000
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory