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Nissan Frontier V6 4WD

1999–2007 · 26 configurations

Lowest
14
Average
16
Best
17
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The Nissan Frontier V6 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 26 different configurations spanning model years 1999 through 2007. Over this period, the Frontier V6 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 14 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 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2007
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2006
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
4L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600131715MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750151916MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600131715MPG
2004
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,950131614MPG
2003
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500151917MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151716MPG
2002
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600131715MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141815MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$4,600141715MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,750151716MPG
2001
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$4,600131615MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
2000
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$4,000151715MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000141715MPG
1999
3.3L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-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
15
1999
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 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 V6 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
833
Total Deaths
520

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
22.9%
Fire Occurrence
2.0%
Speeding Involved
16.8%
DUI Involved
19.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

77%
Front
14%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes69
Fatalities
55
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2022
Fatal Crashes71
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.72
2021
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
57
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2020
Fatal Crashes74
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2019
Fatal Crashes63
Fatalities
41
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2018
Fatal Crashes96
Fatalities
61
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2017
Fatal Crashes108
Fatalities
61
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2016
Fatal Crashes99
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2015
Fatal Crashes89
Fatalities
52
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2014
Fatal Crashes83
Fatalities
47
Deaths/Crash
0.57
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
1
1999
5
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