2004 Nissan Frontier Consumer Discussions

Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier

• The numbers

  Written by: daileyad on Apr 13, 2010 4:46:25 PM

  So, long story short, I negotiated an actual contract with a toyota dealership and a nissan dealership, here are the numbers: Toyota Tacoma Crew Cab 4WD with SR5 Package: MSRP: $29,700 Invoice: $27,851 Negotiated Price: $27,431 Trade in value (2004 Pontiac Vibe): $6800 options: Tow package Alloy wheels Daytime running lights Floor mats Remote keyless entry Cruise control Sliding rear window Cloth seats Leather-wrapped steering with audio controls Backup camera AM/FM ... Read More

Nissan Frontier Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2003 Frontier Tailgate Handle [yader84]

  Written by: 9999dean on Dec 29, 2008 3:52:15 PM

  Yader84 - Did you ever track down a 2003 Frontier tailgate handle? I'm in the same situation - finding the same pre 2000, post 2004 model search results...no luck on the 2003 year. A local Nissan dealer wanted $66 for the 2003 handle, but earlier handle models online were $12-16 (??) What did you find? Thanks.

Nissan Frontier Audio/Sound

• Nissan 2004 Frontier

  Written by: chervey on Jun 17, 2008 11:52:45 AM

  I want to install new door speakers in my pickup. Is it very difficult to do that?

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Frame squeek, drivers side, Nissan frontier 2004

  Written by: jdelprete on Jan 8, 2008 7:45:22 AM

  Lately on my 04 frontier I have been getting a squeeking of the frame on the drivers side. I jacked it up several times and though the squeeking was coming from the bolt that holds the bottom of the shock in place. I greased it and it got quiet but now is worse. Not sure that was actually the problem. It is loud enough I can feel the vibration in my ... Read More

Nissan Frontier Transmission Questions

• Re: 2007 nissan frontier crew cab transmission [sayan]

  Written by: strvmarv on Dec 5, 2007 6:12:05 PM

  Sayan, I'm having similar issues with my 2004 Frontier Crew Cab SC...it's very inconsistent in occurrence but is unfortunately getting worse. Sometimes when cornering the transmission will slip and once it catches the gear will slam on the drivetrain . Just bought it...has only 32000 miles . I'm taking it in to the dealer tomorrow in hopes they will find a solution and hopefully one covered by either the factory warranty ... Read More

Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier

• Tacoma vs. Frontier

  Written by: alienstarguest on Aug 13, 2007 2:24:01 PM

  I researched this purchase until I wore myself out and not to mention a few sales reps. Tacoma vs. Frontier - and to some degree the Dakota and the Chevy mid-size. I did not look at the Ford Ranger simply because Ford dealerships were rarely in my path of travel, and its the only brand of vehicle I never owned in my 43 years. I had owned a 95 Nissan Pickup ... Read More

• Re: Toyota Tacoma vs. Nissan Frontier [rocketman67]

  Written by: driver56 on Apr 15, 2007 6:55:20 PM

  I couldn't agree more Rocketman. I test drove both trucks back to back more than once and found that the Nissan not only suited me more, but that I preferred practically everything about it. I had already researched both trucks to death, dating back to the Fall of 2004, and after multiple test drives chose the Frontier. I prefer the ride, size, handling, look (interior and exterior) of the Nissan. The ... Read More

• 2007 Frontier vs. Tacoma for me

  Written by: peacefield1 on Apr 15, 2007 4:22:59 PM

  I spent a lot of time laboring over which to get, a Tacoma or a Frontier. I'll apologize in advance for what will be a very long message, but I'm a slightly different type of buyer and thought I'd share all of my thoughts for those with similar needs as they generally are not otherwise addressed. I needed to replace my 1999 regular cab base Chevy S10. I've cared for it ... Read More

Nissan Pickup Owners Hangout

• 2004 Frontier

  Written by: cswizz on Dec 11, 2006 10:39:52 PM

  Does anyone know how much (approx) lift I could gain by putting stock Titan wheels on my 2004 Nissan Frontier XE 4cyl 2wd?....or is there a cheaper or equivelant route I could take to gain a little clearance?

Midsize Pickup Comparo

• Re: Forget Tacoma [sugarman1]

  Written by: woodshop28 on May 9, 2006 5:10:27 PM

  I had a 2004 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 - 6cyl. I now have a 2005 Frontier 4x4 6Cyl. If I had not rolled my Tacoma, I'd still have it. It got nearly identical mileage as compared to my Frontier. While it had "only" 190 HP, it was plenty. However, the engine in the new Nissan blows the OLD tacoma engine away. The 2005 Tacomas were on my list, but all things ... Read More

Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier

• good

  Written by: toykick on Oct 24, 2005 10:37:40 PM

  you guys for the first time proved me wrong... now try with the rest... 2004-05 Titan/2005 Frontier; Spray-In Bedliner Material Discoloration 2005 Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder; Front Seat Manual Recliner Inoperative 2005 Frontier; Spray-In Bedliner Floor Seam Repair Frontier/Xterra/Path/Titan/Armada; Front Pass.Fold Flat Seat Recliner Ino Titan/Frontier; Spray-In Bedliner Repair (Level 1) Window Regulator Creaks After Opening Nissan; Body Control Module Sub-Harness Service Campaign Battery Testing: Nissan Original Equip. & Genuine Nissan Replacement ... Read More

• Re: Telescoping steering wheel [toykick]

  Written by: 2005lekc on Oct 2, 2005 7:06:27 PM

  Toykick, First let me say that I think the Tacoma is a very nice truck and I considered one when I bought my Frontier. That being said I take issue with you on the quality being much less in the Frontier than in the Tacoma. I am not sure what your definition of quality is, but I did not see that much difference in the two trucks when I was looking ... Read More

• Re: 94k+ can't be wrong.... [centralcal]

  Written by: boone88rr on Aug 12, 2005 8:13:45 AM

  Yes, the Tacoma is more desirable. Since this is a "New 2005 Toyota Tacoma vs 2005 Nissan Frontier" forum I am comparing Tacoma sales vs. Frontier sales. That was my point and the original reason for the post. For whatever reason the Colorado got brought into this. They are cheap, period. People who don't do research buy cheap, replaceable things. We here in this forum have obviously done our research and ... Read More

Nissan Pickups Maintenance and Repair

• brake noise help please.

  Written by: shymas on May 3, 2005 4:49:30 PM

  We have a 2004 Nissan Frontier and since day one it has brake noise. When you come to a complete stop it makes a clunking/grabbing noise and when you take your foot off the brake it does the same. We told them we wouldn't buy it if it was a problem the day we test drove it. They said it was new and the sound would go away once the brakes ... Read More

Nissan Pickups Accessories and Modifications

• Suspension Lift Kit

  Written by: climbrgrl6218 on May 2, 2005 12:02:10 PM

  Anyone know where to find one for a 2004 Frontier Crew Cab 2WD? We're looking for a 3" suspension lift kit. Everything we find is for a 4WD or for older model Nissans. Got any good leads, hit me up. Thanks. Climbr

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Re: Oil Filter Question??? [midnightsun]

  Written by: woodshop28 on Mar 21, 2005 12:08:51 PM

  I would note that I have used the standard purolators and the Pure Ones. Both are good filters, I think. I have opened those, too. BOTH have Anti-drainback valves. ANY filter for the Nissan Frontier or Tacoma (I had a 2004), or any of the Hondas I've owned ought to have an Anti-drainback valve. I think Purolator filters are pretty good. The black-packaged Bosch are nice, too, for the $... VERY ... Read More

Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier

• Re: Midsize comparison continued [leob1]

  Written by: bamacar on Mar 2, 2005 4:49:01 AM

  Given that Consumer Reports has recommended the Frontier 7 out of the last 8 years, I think that being recommended for 2005 is a very good bet. Probably the 2004 Frontier will be recommended by next year once additional data is collected. Keep in mind any new model (Toyota, Honda, or Nissan) in its first year is suspect. Just think the latest Camry was only given average reliability in its first ... Read More

Nissan Pickups Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2005 Frontier Exhaust Issue [dadouglas]

  Written by: jasong2 on Jan 25, 2005 4:23:57 AM

  Don't now if this helps, but thought I'd add it . . I have had a similar problem with a 1991 Nissan Pickup and a 2004 Xterra. On both, the problem was before the first oil change.   On the 1991 Pickup, the problem was a loose bolt on one of the skid plates.   On the 2004 Xterra, the rear bolts on the plate covering the underside of the engine ... Read More

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Bought Mine Fri. 1/7/05

  Written by: jasong2 on Jan 10, 2005 6:13:34 AM

  I bought my Frontier Crew Cab SE-V6 on Friday. Got exactly what I wanted (which wasn't much):   Crew Cab, SE-V6 2-Wheel Drive Manual Transmission Power Package ABLS Microfilter Storm Gray w/ Charcoal Interior   Sticker price was $22,360. Since no one had invoice pricing on any of the internet sites, I was kind of "flying blind" when it came to negotiating the price. I chose to negotiate most on the ... Read More

• Re: NISMO king cab [jasong2]

  Written by: jbone on Jan 11, 2005 5:02:56 AM

  Jason,   Thanks for the detailed reviews. Love the look of this truck vs. the Taco, but still not completely sold on either...   Was wondering if you or anyone could tell if two kids under 6 y.o. in car seats (one booster, one forward facing full seat) would fit in the back of the k-cab. I have not been able to get to a dealer to check this out myself, ... Read More

• Re: Edmunds Frontier invoice pricing [jjpeter]

  Written by: badness on Jan 4, 2005 10:31:50 AM

  I would bet money on it because alot of the dealer are getting stuck with the 2004,thats what I think,but Nissan should just drop the price and just sell them for the invoice already,they can still make a few bucks, so they can just pump out their old stock.The dealer in NJ by my house only has one Le crew cab and thats its and a ton of o4,who wants a ... Read More

Nissan Frontier Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Recent Purchase of 2004 Frontier

  Written by: sumadsp on Dec 30, 2004 9:14:57 AM

  Yesterday I bought a '04 Frontier. Includes auto V6, power D/L/W, 6 speaker system w/single CD, LB, crew cab, 6 year extended warranty for $21K. Bought it at Mossy Nissan in Oceanside, CA. They are running a 1%, $2500 rebate right now to liquidate '04 inventory. Great people to work with. Definitely recommend if anyone is in the market for a new Frontier.

• Packages

  Written by: sean3 on Dec 28, 2004 11:11:43 PM

  sorry about multiple posts, confused on packages that are on the xe im looking at, as far as i can tell for the XE there is as follows G03-Value Truck package B01-Basic gear package U02-Utility package P02-Power package H94-storage box M96-Bedliner w/caps N92-Bed extender L92-Floor mats, Based on AC,Auto,4cyl,Pw/Pl/Pm/Keyless,Bedliner,alloys,tint,ABS 4whl?,CD, wHat packages are thoses considered, I only saw the power package listed on actual sticker tonite, I dont think this included ... Read More

Nissan Pickups Maintenance and Repair

• Transmission Shifting when Cold

  Written by: sjg5530 on Dec 16, 2004 5:44:47 PM

  Have 2004 Frontier 4 cyl automatic, 5500 miles. When cold, i.e. outside overnight at 30 degrees, does not shift out of low gear until have driven serveral blocks at 35 to 30 mph, RPM 3000. Once shifted, no problems until cold again. Dealer test drove, contacted Nissan Technical Hot Line, said this is normal operation for this vehicle. Would like the opinion of other Frontier 4cyl auto owners if this is ... Read More

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Re: Nissan wake up

  Written by: jjpeter on Dec 7, 2004 2:48:38 PM

  Nissan can't seem to sing from the same songbook. Their web site says "late 2004", a dealer in my area says January, Feb. I've read on here from deep purple that the trucks will be coming into the dealers on 12.15. I don't know who to believe. Sales people are notoriously clueless. Dealers who have 04 inventory are under pressure to unload that stock before they can get their 05 allotment. ... Read More

• Re: 2005 Frontier NISMO Off-road Price? [sigsauer]

  Written by: hkings on Oct 28, 2004 1:09:00 PM

  Yeah, I just noticed that myself. However, I spoke with a few dealers and Nissan corporate regarding the 2005 Frontier and I was told that while some trucks may actually hit lots by the middle of November, the official release is going to be December 2004. As far as a lift kit goes, Id be very interested in a 2-3" Lift as I noticed the 05's look to sit a bit ... Read More

Nissan Pickup Owners - Meet the Members

• Re: NEW 2003 FRONTIER XE [nissanman2]

  Written by: u22u on Oct 21, 2004 9:24:52 PM

  just bought a 2004 4cyl with 5speed. never had a truck before, or a nissan for that matter. really searched high and low for small trucks for a bout six months. this one finally won me over. tell me about yours, the MPG i can expect, any quality aftermarket items that really have proven themselves to be worthwhile, and any thing else that you think improtant. i'd liek to stay in ... Read More

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Nissan North America Begins Production of 2005 Frontier [Oct. 20, 04]

  Written by: sigsauer on Oct 20, 2004 10:17:00 PM

  SMYRNA, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2004) -- The first 2005 Nissan Frontier rolled off the assembly line today at Nissan North America’s Smyrna manufacturing plant ... more at http://www.nissannews.com/ the article doesn't say when the trucks will be at the dealerships but i'm hoping it'll be very soon - maybe within a month and before december. didn't 05 tacoma's production begin about a month ago at the numi plant in fremont?

• Re: New V6 [bowke28]

  Written by: 2fastdre on Aug 19, 2004 8:52:31 AM

  Here is a quote from the Nissan press release dated February, 2004. "The Frontier’s maximum towing capacity is rated at more than 5,500-plus pounds." So they say that it will handle at least 5500 lbs. My guess would be that it will not be rated for more than 6000 lbs. The towing capacity is based on the frame and suspension, but it also depends on transmission and engine strength. In any ... Read More

• Re: 2004 V-6 Frontier] [tacomanewbe]

  Written by: bowke28 on Oct 13, 2004 12:17:41 PM

  2 things... 1. nissan doesnt rate its gas mileage. the numbers you see on the stickers of every car sold in the US are EPA estimates only. 2. gas mileage will increase as the vehicle is broken in. you should see the best mileage for the life of the truck between 10k and 30k miles.

• 2004 V-6 Frontier]

  Written by: tacomanewbe on Oct 13, 2004 7:03:11 AM

  Okay I Tried to wait for the 05's to come out, but I couldn't pass up $2500 rebate. So I got a new Frontier a month ago. I know the gas milage is rated at 17-21 MPG but I haven't hit 17 yet. As anyone else had this problem? Does Nissan over rate it gas milage??

Nissan Pickups Maintenance and Repair

• Frontier oil change trouble

  Written by: mt10149 on Sep 22, 2004 2:13:38 PM

  I have a 2004 frontier 4 cly with 5500 miles on it. Tow weeks ago I had the oil changed. The shop that did the work put in about a quart too much oil. I drove the truck about 225 miles before noticing. THis is the second time the shop put too much oil in. The first time they put about 1/2 quart too much and said it would'nt hurt anything, ... Read More

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Re: 2005 Frontier Crew Cab longbed??? [ericc815 #66]

  Written by: icarbuyer on Jul 6, 2004 5:23:03 PM

  I sent nissan an email asking the same thing and here is their response... Thank you for taking the time to personally contact us about your interest in Nissan products. The 2005 Nissan Frontier will unfortunately not be available with a crew-cab long-bed combination. We hope that this information answers your question, but if you need any additional information or have further questions, please let us know by reply e-mail or ... Read More

Nissan Frontier Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Satisfied 2004 Frontier XE Purchaser

  Written by: macfreehand on Sep 3, 2004 4:54:09 PM

  Putting low mileage on my previous vehicle [last was a 1985 Mazda with 85,000, filled tank once a month]. I figured I'd purchase a NEW pickup instead of used . With bed liner, tinted windows and desert coating [against intense heat in AZ climate] I paid $13,325. The $2,500 rebate was the clincher]. Am satisfied, after looking at Toyota's [first choice, but none available, or to pricey for my needs with ... Read More

Nissan Pickup Owners - Meet the Members

• 2003 Frontier AC and Defroster

  Written by: phillyfrontier on Jul 7, 2004 9:02:19 AM

  I have a 2003 Frontier CC LB 4x4 XE with the 3.3 V6. As in most vehicles when I turn on the defroster, the AC compressor kicks on to help clear the windows. However in this model the the AC compressor will NOT turn off when switched back to vent. The only solution is to turn the fan off, thereby all ventilation, or turn off the engine and turn it back ... Read More

Nissan Pickups Maintenance and Repair

• 2003 Frontier AC and Defroster

  Written by: phillyfrontier on Jul 7, 2004 8:57:48 AM

  I have a 2003 Frontier CC LB 4x4 XE with the 3.3 V6. As in most vehicles when I turn on the defroster, the AC compressor kicks on to help clear the windows. However in this model the the AC compressor will NOT turn off when switched back to vent. The only solution is to turn the fan off, thereby all ventilation, or turn off the engine and turn it back ... Read More

Nissan Frontier 2005+

• Availability

  Written by: moparbad on Mar 27, 2004 12:42:11 PM

  It is going to be a late introduction. September to December 04. Winter 2004 is the one that STARTS in 2004, so it is not over;) If the Frontier is not selling well, and it is not, then perhaps Nissan may stop the line to retool early, although I doubt it.

• When will the new Frontier go on sale and other questions

  Written by: got1b on Mar 26, 2004 10:42:28 AM

  Bowke, or anyone else who may know, When will the new Frontier go on sale? The pictures of the doudle cab are real nice, IMO better then any of the previous models. The Nissan news site says for sale winter 2004, which I believe has just passed. I called one of the local dealerships, they hadn't a clue. Also, any details on its off road capability? They mentioned it would have ... Read More

Nissan Frontier

• Info on 2004 Frontier

  Written by: jjpeter on Oct 28, 2003 1:45:34 PM

  Has anyone heard or read about Nissan putting the 3.5 liter V6 in the Frontier? They have put that marvelous engine into just about everything else, its a matter of time before they replace the old 3.3. Any news? Thanks!