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Nissan Frontier Forever
Vicki Kemmerer, 04/24/2016
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
This is my second Frontier. I've had this one for 11 years. These are great small trucks. I just wish it got better mileage. Both trucks had problems with tailgate lock in both trucks.
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Good Truck, Super Reliable
norcalboon, 10/30/2010
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 Desert Runner Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 2004 for 17700. 95K miles and no problems. Replaced OEM tires at 55K with same (BFG's) and battery died in 2008, replaced front brake pads around 60K. No other problems, just oil changes. 18-20MPG consistently. Wanted something I could keep for a few years with little to no issue and this has been great. Definitely a 'truck' ride, especially on bumpy roads and interior starting to feel small, but overall it's been a fantastic truck, never let me down.
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The Perfect Truck
David Mock, 01/01/2016
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful
My grandfather bought this truck new from the dealership in 2004. The whole time he owned it through my childhood and teen years it was phenomenal, and still is today. Recently due to medical issues he had to give up driving and the truck went to me. It is still the the magnificent truck it was the day he brought it home. My wife and I own a small hobby farm and we use it frequently for hauling feed, supplies, produce, animals, and just about anything else you can think of. It's easy to maintain, very simplistic in that there is not a lot of electronics to fail and the gas mileage is unbelievable. We recently took a trip from our home in Western Maryland to the Adirondack Mountains in upstate NY and the truck averaged 34mpg for the trip, and that was with the bed loaded with camping gear. When my grandfather bought this truck he traded in a 1984 Nissan truck for it which had 483,000 miles on it an I expect that and so much more out of this beautiful piece of machinery. If you have the opportunity to purchase a 1st gen (1998-2004) Nissan Frontier with the bulletproof 2.4L KA24DE engine get it. It will be the best investment you'll ever make.
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2004 Frontier
wadelington, 11/24/2012
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I owned this truck for about five years. The best truck I ever had. Looks good and is a conversation piece.
Great small truck
Ronald Rehm, 08/17/2018
updated 03/01/2021
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
This is a great small truck,With 170K on a 14 year old truck,never a problem with it.Its been all over the country,23 miles per gallon.Its a 4 cyl.,so there have been times when I would have liked a little more power,but over all it is a great truck,loves to run down the Hwy at 75 all day long. Still Going Strong! This is Great,just turned this over to my son,he loves this little truck,now has 182,000 miles on it. Still no problems,just oil changes,and tires
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Great Year for the Nissan Frontier: 2004
Karen, 01/29/2016
updated 01/30/2018
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
You won't get 50 mpg with this truck. It is, after all, a truck. I got 14-15 mpg combined gas mile p/gallon with a fully loaded bed (1000 lbs.)!!! (a homemade camper lives on the bed). Otherwise, about 18-20 mpg. I bought this truck used about 4 years ago. It is 12-years-old now. I put in a new battery, and a set of great tires. I do the scheduled maintenance. That's it! It always starts, always runs. No issues. Reliable. Solid. Update: Camper, having served its function ("home" whilst moving and building a new house on raw land), has been removed. Gas mileage: 20-22 in zero traffic--mostly highway--miles. Climbs my very steep drive in 4WD like a goat. Black Bart, for so he is named, is 14-years-old now. Still Starts. Runs. A few cosmetic things that I might fix in future--inside and out--but nothing mechanical. Oh, I forgot to mention in my first review: I installed a "super cooler" on my radiator for the cross-country trip whilst carrying the camper, and see no reason to remove it! I doubt I will ever sell or trade this truck, as it suits my budget and transportation needs up here in the Appalachian Mountains 'to a T'!
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Old Cricket
Mr.Courier, 05/28/2010
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I do courier work in South Florida and put around 50,000 miles a year.The reason I named it Cricket is because since I bought it has a cricket noise on the front end , the only thing wrong from new.Cricket now has 238,000 miles and so far the only thing wrong was the battery once and the alternator once. If you are looking for quality this is it none better. Make sure you change the oil every 3000 miles and these babies are really INDESTRUCTIBLE
SUPER TRUCK
MEL PARAS, 04/02/2009
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SC-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The truck runs very well. Great Power and comfort , it has been reliable and very fun to drive! I love the fender flares and the Front bars, side bars and luggage rack , makes truck look and feel rugged. I'm a very Proud owner of my first Nissan Truck. I love my purchase and recommend this truck to anyone looking for style comfort and reliable truck that has kept me happy the past 5 years of ownership. I've only had oil changes and a new air /gas filter installed the past 5 years of ownership.
Basic but Reliable
practical buyer, 12/21/2016
updated 07/17/2017
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned this truck since new and it has been a very reliable vehicle. The acceleration is not very good and the back seats are fairly cramped for the average adult ,but fine for kids. The mpg is also very average. I know some full size truck owners who probably get as good MPG with more space. The rear doors also do not open up wide enough(only about 45 degrees). However, having said all that, this truck has been rock solid in terms of reliability and that is important to most people. The truck is a 5 passenger vehicle and it does have a 6 foot bed. The truck is very good in the snow. Tires, brakes, and basic maintenance like oil changes, air filters, transmission flush, etc are the only things I've had done. I would say the truck was a very good value for the dollar at the time when bought brand new in 2004 which included the roof rack(which comes in handy), power windows, power door locks, cruise control, bed liner,and cd player. I would not hesitate to buy a used frontier if the previous owner took decent care of it.
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Such a Great Truck
04xev6, 06/17/2009
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck for 5 years now and i love it. Never gave me any problems and i have done very little maintenance to it in 53,000 miles. The cab space could be a little better and engine performance can be upped a little but i have a K&N intake and magnaflow exhaust to help a bit. It does make rattling and squeaky noises but this is a frontier not a bently. All and all this is a great little truck, i would however like to test drive one of the newer ones with the more powerful engines, one of them could very well be my next truck.
A fun little truck
willy, 02/08/2010
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A neat small truck with great mileage and pretty good performance even with the small engine. It has been trouble free and is really fun to drive.
my little red truck
Mike, 05/12/2018
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab LE-V6 Rwd LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have 220000 and still going strong.
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My nissan
jash1178, 09/13/2009
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SC-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great truck I have tested it in every kind of situation including harsh thick mud offroad and its like a tank. Great truck.
Eating Crow and liking it
Bob Moses, 03/22/2020
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've been an auto mechanic for 30 years. I have nothing good to say about Nissan made automobiles UNTIL NOW. W 193000+ mi.im very impressed.it isn't bad on gas, even w 4wd. Plenty of power and my kids love it too..would have been nice to have crewcab.but I'm pleased ,well dinner is ready, Crow . . I'll try to keep an open mind! Try
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I really like this truck
JSU Chad, 09/10/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got this truck here in Metro Atlanta with the value truck package for under $12,000. It is reaaly fun to drive and a great looking truck. It was much cheaper than the competitors.
Very satisfied owner
John, 04/27/2009
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am about to hit 100k miles today (XE V6, 4WD, Crew Cab, 5 speed). Haven't had a problem yet and I've worked it hard. There aren't even any rattles in the interior. It'll tow an 18' boat, haul a yard of stone, plow snow, and commute to work. The ride, handling, and build quality are much better than my previous truck, a Toyota Tacoma. As far as mileage, I have seen 21mpg when driving with a light touch on the highway, but it's mostly 18-20mpg. It's certaintly no worse than any other compact pickup on the market. I did install a Magnaflow exhaust and K&N filtercharger, which helped with throttle response. Overall, I couldn't really ask for more from a truck.
2004 Nissan Frontier
Max Bolin, 11/15/2015
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Overall, this truck is amazing. I've had mine for 3 years now and love it. The only real downfall is the gas mileage. It isn't very good because of the V6, but besides that I love it.
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Great Truck
Joe, 04/17/2018
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab Standard Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a 1997 Nissan Truck that was stolen a couple of years ago and at the time had 392,000 miles on it and was still running reasonably well so I bought a used 2004 Frontier and for the two years I have had it I have not had a single problem with it and as long as I change the oil every 3,000 miles (I use the cheap Walmart 20$ oil change) I expect it to go for a really long time. I bought it with 123,000 and now I have 140,000 and it seems like a great truck so far.
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Not til they pry my cold dead hands from the wheel
Mountain Momma, 04/21/2019
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a 2004 which I bought used in 2013. So, I have had 6 years of excellent experience with this truck. I slapped some new (quality) tires on it, put a super cooler on the radiator and had a friend build a lightweight cab-over camper for it . . . and then took it cross country. Zero problems with this truck. The long wheel-base makes it a little less maneuverable than I might like, but the gas mileage fully loaded was about 13 mpg. Unloaded on the flat I get about 24 mpg. Mixed driving in the mountains about 20 mpg unloaded. Regular maintenance and oil changes and drives like a dream. Oh, and I love the 4x4 for my steep drive! Crew cab has a small back seat which I removed and built a flat plywood platform--which give storage underneath and a comfy perch for 2-3 75 lb. dogs.
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Great for the price.
Burt, 05/15/2006
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This small truck was exactly what I needed for a new sales job, inexpensive, small, some carring ability and good gas milage. I have been back to the dealer twice to fix a noise in rear when braking, problem still exists. Fun and semi peppy to drive, sporty feel. It should be faster for a 2400cc, 16 valve engine, Gas mileage was 22, I thought it should be better for a 4 cylinder mini truck, K&N air filter and Flowmaster exaust improved it by 10%.
2004 Frontier XE 303L LB 4X4
Steve, 10/05/2005
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this truck for 23 months, in rain, snow, mud, dust, you name it, it goes there. It's a solid truck and Ihave had ZERO repairs and ZERO Recalls. It hauls well, carries, and also looks good in Super Black.
Great Truck
Bruce, 09/29/2008
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SVE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have driven this little truck for 98000 miles with no problems. One set of tires and windshield wipers. Nothing else. Great in the sand at the beach. Has some issues puling and seems to be a little gutless on hills or with a big load and gets about 19 miles to the gallon. Not great but this little truck is as dependable as they get. I even push a little snow in the winter.
Great truck for the money!!!
Baba!, 10/20/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've always wanted a small pickup, no need, just greed! you know to haul stuff (It's a guy thing, women don't get it) Just picked it up today for $13,100 with value package, from Girard, New London, CT. PW/PDL,keyless entry, ABS, rear sliding Bedliner, Extender, A/C 5 spd Silver, Exactly want I wanted no less, no more! $13K is a bargain! Toyota, Ford etc don't even come close. Two thumbs up!
Highly Recomended Truck
Truck guy, 03/24/2006
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this a year ago great truck so far taken it off road, commuted, towed, and snow. Not disappointed yet I once slid into a ditch in the snow just put in reverse and 4wd low and came right out. No body damage extremely tough truck can be used and abused high reliability. Only things I don't like I knew about going in was going to buy a Tacoma but Toyota wouldn't negoiate price and had a sticker of 27k configured same as the Frontier got this brand new for 19k sticker was 25k.
Dont buy brand new
ths916m3, 05/28/2005
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SVE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This truck is overall a great compromise of practicality and fun. The S/C is good, and pulls very well when needed, could easily burn the rear tires if you wanted. Gets attention around town with its aggressive appearance and good looks, even though its mainly cosmetic. Long bed is just what it is, but on a crew cab its that much better. Space is tight for 4 6+ footers, but if you want space buy a Titan. Performance, fuel economy, and comfort can be remedied with some aftermarket items. In conclusion, if you want a great truck to go off roading with the wife and 3 kids with your motorcycle in the bed, this is the truck for you.
Solid Reliable and a great value
k374, 12/29/2007
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned my '04 for 4 years now. Just got done with a 1500 mile trip to Lake Tahoe and not a single problem, fuel economy average was 26.95 mpg!!! It's true that it lacks power but just use the lower gears and you will be just fine! I have towed 2000 lbs regularly without issues. As far as reliability goes, it is GOLD, I haven't had a single problem so far. In the last 4 years and 55,000 miles I only had a flat tire once!! For the money you can't get anything better in the entry level compact truck segment.
Fun little truck
DesertDawg, 09/25/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 Desert Runner Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have been a nissan fan for years, but if you are looking for more horsepower, hold off until 2005. If you want good fuel economy and need a truck, 2004 is the model year to get. Do research on edmunds and get a good price before you go to buy and do not be afraid to stand up for the value of your trade in.
very good
leo diegas, 12/30/2003
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab SC-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl S/C 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
very reliable,multi-functinal truck you got an suv and ttruck at the same time very practical design.......
Cramped and Weak
Joe.C, 03/29/2005
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I made a big mistake purchasing this vehicle. The cabin is the most cramped of any vehicle I have ever driven. I am 6'0" with a 33-34 inseam in pants and my knee always managed to hit the steering wheel no matter where the seat was. The seats were horrible. I could not drive for more than 30min without pain. The gas mileage was beyond terrible. The engine is super weak. I only put 5500 miles on it and I had squeaks in the suspension and rattles in the windows. The steering was very vague and numb. The rear end shuddered when no load was in the back. What a mistake! I have since purchased a used 02 Ford Ranger XLT and I am very happy. The room, features and ride are so much better.
Almost 8 years and over 75k miles
darmonx, 08/05/2012
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Never thought I'd keep one vehicle for more than four years. Still driving it after almost eight years and still loving it. Just added k&n air filter and upgraded to a magnaflow exhaust which made a significant difference on the daily driving experience (wish I've done that sooner). Getting 17mpg right now with mixed hwy/city driving. No major engine repairs and still runs pretty smooth. Power conveniences (windows, locks, side mirrors) are all still working. The original CD player system did jam and won't eject at year six so i replaced the whole thing.
cheap truck
john's truck, 01/25/2006
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab Standard Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall a cheap truck, both good and bad. Engine torque performance at start up and pulling grades was poor, especially with a load. Number 2 plug wire was against a metal bracket and shorting out intermitently for first 5000 miles, once repositioned, performance became marginal. Traction has been very poor when unloaded, until it resulted in a crash into a road bank at 15 mph and $5K of damage. Have now replaced the original 225/70 tires with 205/70 tires. So far that change has proven to be useful, wet and dry traction seems to have improved and the torque/gearing now is acceptable. The speedo/odometer, of course, is off now, as nissan offers no adjustment.
not so good
Brian, 07/18/2006
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you like good looks, reasonably good fit and finish and a truck that starts every morning, then buy this truck. If you crave power and you don't like to deal with things like fixing brakes at 8,000 miles or replacing a good number of suspension components at 24,000 miles when you've never even taken it off road or outside the city limits of Saint Louis, then DO NOT buy this truck. The gas mileage is HIDEOUS considering the type of vehicle. Its not a full size truck yet gets the mpg of my 2001 F150 4x4 crewcab Lariat. Window sticker says 16/20. Right...more like 13/16. Also, the suspension creaks and the cruise won't hold on the slightest incline. Just too many annoying problems.
Silver but not gold!
GaryXE, 02/09/2018
updated 02/11/2021
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still holding up just fine. Still gets crappy gas mileage! In general a great little truck. With regular maintenance it has held up well. The only complaint I have is gas mileage!
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Third world country vehicle
deneng, 03/12/2010
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
When i saw this vehicle in the philippines i said to myself if this ever comes to the states i gotta get me one. When it came i said ok i paid the 14500 asking price and drove it off the lot. Has 89000 and the timing belt replaced. Gas milage 10 to 25 mpg. 10 miles with 4500# boat and 25 when driving like a green freak. Still with original clutch. It's hard to decide if this or my integra are better vehicles. Both are far better then expected.
frontier my second
Carlton m , 01/24/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My first frontier was a supercharge,I loved the leather seats and the six disc cd changer that I did not get with the sports package.I love the truck style and some features I wish that it had more standard luxury features,but I do like our truck alot.2004 with the sports package.
Nissan rocksnroll but doesnt fall down
yellowsnoopy, 01/25/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This truck is great. It does every thing I tell it too and then some. Handles awesome in the snow and on the dry roads. The best part, is that I am a single mom and all four of my children fit perfectly. We hit the river and the snow and everywhere in between in my perfect truck. We all feel so very safe in our truck, thanx Nissan.
not the best
canam77, 05/13/2006
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Other than the non repairable alignment issues. And the bad welds on the frame it hasn't been that bad of a truck...
Frontier Foe
JML, 10/09/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Frontier burns way too much gas. The gas milage is very poor. I suggest you tak this into account before buying this truck. The gas alone equals my car note every month. Also the ride is very rough and the BF Godrich tires that come stock on the truck wear prematurely and they cost 150.00 each to replace.
Frontier on the Edge
wcoward, 02/16/2005
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The truck is the hardest working small truck on the market. The interior is laid out so that everything is in reach of your fingers. It's 4-cylinder motor is powerful enough to pull anything you want, except a house, a 30 ft boat, a travel trailer, or a horse trailer. If you needed to pull those things, you should have gotten the Titan. I work at a grocery store. I use my truck to pull trailers full of buggies, pallets of product, or anything we need to. One of my customers has a 97 Nissan pickup. He hauls about 200 cases of cold drinks in it, and it hasn't missed a beat. He's got 270,000 miles on that truck.
Good truck
tvs, 11/14/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I looked for a while at smaller 4dr trucks. I liked the toyotas but I could not find any in my area. A friend said he was looking at the Frontier. I took a look and loved it. It could be a little faster but I did trade an 02 Mustang GT for it so that may be why I think it is a little slow. Love the 6 disc cd player and the styling of the truck. Towing capacity was also a big plus since we were buying a boat. I have two little ones and you do have to move the front seats up a bit so the car seats fit but I have also fit 5 adults in it for an hour and a half with no complaints.
Great Truck!
tbs04xev6, 08/07/2009
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this truck used in May 2008 to replace a 2000 Dodge Dakota. The truck drives well and can haul whatever I throw in the bed. The 4wd is flawless and works well when the snow flies. The truck has limited slip differentials, so I never get stuck. I have the long bed 4-door model, which is a bit difficult to park in tight situations, but the bigger bed is worth the trade off. The V-6 runs great and gets decent gas mileage for a truck this long. The automatic transmission is lazy on the downshifts, but runs fine. Wish it had a fifth gear for better fuel economy. I installed a Magnaflow exhaust on it, which helped freeway merging and mid- range power greatly.
GOOD LOOKING TRUCK
sierravera, 02/22/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nice truck so far no problems at all the only complaints I have is the MPG!! is really bad for a 4 cyl. I only get like 20/22 miles per gallon and is a 15gal. tank Im only able to put 12 gallons and I get 283 miles the most before I have to gas up again, wind noise in the cabin, the door seals are bad and you hear the wind noise,the rear seat area is really small, and engine is a bit noisy it consumes al least 1/2 qtr. of oil when reaches 3,000 miles, mine has 3100 miles on it and the oil chg, is due @ 3,750 miles, maybe is because is not broken in yet, I'll keep my fingers cross 'til its first oil change.and beyond that.;)
Frontier is a great value
ELannan, 10/14/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Nissan Frontier base model is an excellent value. The four cylinder is perky, the gas milage is excellent for a truck, and the styling is in a class of its own. It's much cheaper to buy that a Colorado, for example, and has a proven engine that has a reputation for durability. I've only owned it for a few months, but I have been very pleased with its overall quality. It's not a truck for everyone, but for my basic camping and around the house needs, it is great.
reliable
kidpatsy, 06/12/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 4WD LB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the third Nissan 4 wheel drive I have owned. Put 120M with no problems on first one, $75M on second one and my kid is still driving with no problems.
Rides like a piece of junk!
explorer1, 05/07/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Horrible compared to the domestic trucks. 4 cyl. is loud rough and couldn't get out of it's own way. Interior is extremly cheaply designed and I wonder what the reviewers were on when they drove it. The V6 is only slightly better but still loud and rough and not for anyone who expects a decent riding truck with acceptable drivetrain.
2004 Nissan Frontier XE Crew cab SWB
Fabian , 06/23/2010
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought this truck which had 37,000 miles. Rides a little harsh with off road tires but handles well and looks great. Interior is great, all instruments laid out well. Added a K&N air filter for improved fuel economy. Tows a 6x12 cargo trailer with my 4 wheeler fairly well. I plan on keeping this truck for a long time. looking forward to many years with it!
Not worth the money
jk, 01/27/2005
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the worst truck I have ever owned the gas mileage is really bad 8 miles to the gallon I have had it in the shop 10 times for leaks transmission trouble power window trouble and engine trouble
Underpowered
Very Disappointed, 11/03/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE Rwd SB (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a new Frontier in May 2004 & I just got rid of it for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner d-cab,4 cylinder because it is more responsive & has much better fuel economy. I was so disappointed in the Nissan's poor performance, I took the loss & bought a much better truck.
Nice Truck
blaker427, 11/14/2003
2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr King Cab XE-V6 4WD SB (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I think the Nissan Frontier is a great truck for the money! I have had a 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L V6 Ranger Auto and the frontier outperforms the ranger 10 to 1. I looked at the tacoma and for the exact equiped model it was going to be $5,800 more dollars when comparing sticker to sticker.
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab
okstatecwby, 03/21/2004
2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab XE-V6 Rwd SB (3.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the Nissan Frontier Crew Cab at a Dealer in Tulsa,OK. I went from a Silverado Ext Cab to this smaller truck. At first I wasn't sure if I could adjust to the size but with the options available on the truck I purchased I was amazed! I thought I would want a automatic which I was accustomed to but when I got the manual it was even better. I enjoy the Frontier because it is very comfortable, sporty, great gas mileage, and makes a great work truck. Even for a commute of 45 mins or more to work the Frontier gets the job done.