Nissan Frontier - How do they hold up?

elliottsroost · 12-06-2007, 12:31 AM

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about longevity and reputation of Nissan Frontier pickups? What is typical gas mileage? What is typical longetivity? Are owners typically satisfied? Do they require much maintenance? Which other small pickup model are they comparable to? yada yada yada? Thanks for the input.

*The_Twisted_Ear* ^(Premo) · 12-06-2007, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by elliottsroost

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about longevity and reputation of Nissan Frontier pickups? What is typical gas mileage? What is typical longetivity? Are owners typically satisfied? Do they require much maintenance? Which other small pickup model are they comparable to? yada yada yada? Thanks for the input.

I've have a 2004 Frontier CrewCab - no problems.

Here are two interesting Frontier Forums...

New Member Introductions - Nissan Frontier / Navara Forum

Frontier/HB - Nissanhelp.com

*toppick08* ^(Premo) · 12-06-2007, 06:19 AM

Don't know much about the new Nissan trucks, but the older ones, 2 and 4 wheel drive,
were tough as nails.

County_Boy · 12-06-2007, 08:30 AM

I purchased a 2000 Nissan Frontier V-6 crew cab 4x4 new.
It has been driven every day. It has about 150,000 miles
on it. It averages about 20mpg. I did have to put a new transmission ($3000) in it about 3 years ago. Other than that it
has been trouble free. Just routine maintenance.

wharf rat · 12-06-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by elliottsroost

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about longevity and reputation of Nissan Frontier pickups? What is typical gas mileage? What is typical longetivity? Are owners typically satisfied? Do they require much maintenance? Which other small pickup model are they comparable to? yada yada yada? Thanks for the input.

Don't know about the new ones but...
My 97 just turned 275,000 miles a few days ago. It's hands down the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. I bought it after my 87 Nissan truck was stolen

. It had close to 300,000 miles on it. When the time comes, I'll certainly buy another one but I'll still keep the 97 for dump runs and such. I average about 27 mpg with it.

JULZ · 12-06-2007, 01:17 PM

I don't know much about the Frontier's but had an Xterra and with well over 170K miles, no problems at all. Some friend's of mine also have an Xterra and have never had problems with theirs.

mfbbwood · 12-06-2007, 01:47 PM

I had a 92 and a 96. I tried to kill them,both were/are the toughest trucks Ive ever owned. The 92 is still going with over 250,000 miles, the 96 I recently sold. Would definetly buy another Nissan!

elliottsroost · 12-06-2007, 07:55 PM

I would like to thank everyone who posted here. You have definately helped me decide what to purchase as my commute vehicle.

AK-74me · 12-07-2007, 10:51 AM

I had a 2004 Xterra, with the same engine that is in the Frontier and I'm told some experience the same problem with it, but I was getting all kind of warning codes off of it. 7 at a time and could not keep them clear. The knock sensor is a problem in those engines and is a PIA to get to although they say it doesn't do anything to the non-super charged engine.

All I know is that it started running like crap and I got rid of it.

*hvp05* ^(Premo) · 12-07-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JULZ

I... had an Xterra and with well over 170K miles, no problems at all. Some friend's of mine also have an Xterra and have never had problems with theirs.

I want to purchase an XTerra next, so your comments are encouraging...

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Originally Posted by AK-74me

I had a 2004 Xterra... All I know is that it started running like crap and I got rid of it.

... but that's not. More searching is certainly warranted.

12-06-2007, 12:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
elliottsroost Registered User Member Since: Nov 2007 Posts: 19	Nissan Frontier - How do they hold up? Just wondering if anyone knows anything about longevity and reputation of Nissan Frontier pickups? What is typical gas mileage? What is typical longetivity? Are owners typically satisfied? Do they require much maintenance? Which other small pickup model are they comparable to? yada yada yada? Thanks for the input.
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12-06-2007, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
toppick08 ^(Premo) Buck It....... Member Since: Sep 2007 Location: Leonardtown Posts: 19,522	Don't know much about the new Nissan trucks, but the older ones, 2 and 4 wheel drive, were tough as nails.
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12-06-2007, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
County_Boy Registered User Member Since: Aug 2006 Location: St Marys Posts: 95	I purchased a 2000 Nissan Frontier V-6 crew cab 4x4 new. It has been driven every day. It has about 150,000 miles on it. It averages about 20mpg. I did have to put a new transmission ($3000) in it about 3 years ago. Other than that it has been trouble free. Just routine maintenance.
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12-06-2007, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
JULZ I'm a hazard to myself. Member Since: Oct 2007 Posts: 478	I don't know much about the Frontier's but had an Xterra and with well over 170K miles, no problems at all. Some friend's of mine also have an Xterra and have never had problems with theirs. __________________ Miss Independent, Miss Self-Sufficient, Miss Keep Your Distance
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12-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
mfbbwood Registered User Member Since: Jul 2007 Posts: 15	I had a 92 and a 96. I tried to kill them,both were/are the toughest trucks Ive ever owned. The 92 is still going with over 250,000 miles, the 96 I recently sold. Would definetly buy another Nissan!
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12-06-2007, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
elliottsroost Registered User Member Since: Nov 2007 Posts: 19	I would like to thank everyone who posted here. You have definately helped me decide what to purchase as my commute vehicle.
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12-07-2007, 10:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
AK-74me "Typical White Person" Member Since: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,073	I had a 2004 Xterra, with the same engine that is in the Frontier and I'm told some experience the same problem with it, but I was getting all kind of warning codes off of it. 7 at a time and could not keep them clear. The knock sensor is a problem in those engines and is a PIA to get to although they say it doesn't do anything to the non-super charged engine. All I know is that it started running like crap and I got rid of it. __________________ "We are just about to reach the point where the earth implodes because there is more stupidity than can possibly exist" "AIDS, Made in Africa. Tested in San Francisco."
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