Nissan Frontier - How do they hold up?

[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.

 

[The_Twisted_Ear]

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]

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

 

[County_Boy]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[AK-74me]

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]

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...

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.

 

[Nickel]

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

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

The new body style (starting in 05) is completely redesigned. I have one, it's an awesome vehicle and (knock on wood) hasn't given us the slightest problem yet. I absolutely love it.

 

[elliottsroost]

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

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

I have learned to check out EDMUNDS.COM and go to the forums. They have a forum for every type of vehicle out there and owners provide alot of the information. Good luck!

 

[BadGirl]

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 had a small Nissan 4X4 pickup for over 10 years.. flawless. It could go anywhere, and did.

The only issue I had was the bed started to rust in the 9th year. The cab was flawless however... not a bit of rust after 5 or 6 New England and 4 or 5 NW PA winters.

ANd the bed rusted form the inside (I actually used it like a pickup truck) the exterior still looked brand new.



OOPS this is itsBOB..
Prior to that I had a Nissan Sentra, it too was flawless for the three years I had it.

AWESOME lease options on Nissan, the residual value on a 3 year lease is usually around 65 - 70%. You only finance 30% (or less) of the sticker price for 36 months

 

[AK-74me]

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

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

I also have a '95 Tacoma that I bought new and still drive today with 170K on it, only thing I had to replace was the starter at 120K. The Xterra hit 50K miles and went to hell in a hand basket.

Check out the Xterra Forums you'll find that although they are some die hard Xterra fans there they also realize that they can be a PIA at times.

XTERRA Owners Club [ Forums ]