Used 2011 Nissan Frontier Consumer Reviews

Rock solid

I have a 2011 Frontier. Every thing they say here is pretty much true. It is a little old fashioned, not the most comfortable vehicle I have ever owned but one thing stand out for me. I have 125,000 miles on mine, and I have yet to spend a dime on a repair. Usual maintenance items like oil changes, new brakes at about 100,000k, wipers 2 new batteries and nothing more. When I think back on my other trucks, which needed transmissions, air conditioners, timing belts, etc, there is no comparison. Other than a tight fit for my 3 German Shepherds in the back seat, it hauls everything I need and pulls a light trailer with ease, even if the gas mileage drops a bit. I will happily trade years of reliable, trouble free service for any high tech gadgetry any day. I love driving my truck now as when I bought it 8 1/2 years ago. This is my update: My Frontier continues to deliver. Did start running a little rough, had to replace the spark plug wires and plugs. I consider that routine maintenance, so as for as I am concerned, still not a single issue. Update 2020. Still going strong. No new issues, continues to run strong with no problems. I have not driven it much this last year as I work at home and like everyone else, staying home. This has been a GREAT truck. 2021: Retired now, (me, not the truck) truck still going strong, no mechanical or maintenance problems. Everything still works, no rattles, no squeaks. Sure, it would be nice to get a newer model truck but really, how would that be worth it? This has, far and away, been the best vehicle I have ever owned as far as value and reliability go. Still chugging along, 130,000 miles still no maintenance, engine or drive train issues. I did finally get a tiny tear in the passenger seat seam. Full disclosure, I have 3 German Shepherds who insist on taking turns sitting in the front seat so I don't see this as a fault of Nissan! This has truly been an outstanding vehicle in every regard. This truck continues to do its job. I don't drive all that much, but it is always ready. I have about a 15 mile drive into town, usually to pick up animal feed or building supplies. Still no mechanical issues, continues as reliable and dependable as always. This has been far and away the most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. I see no need to replace it. Just a great truck. Still running fine. At 136,000 miles now with no mechanical issues. Did have a spark plug go bad, which caused some rough running although still very drivable. The mechanic suggested replacing all the plugs and wires, which I did just for peace of mind. I had replaced then several years ago, and like the last time, I consider spark plug and wire replacement routine maintenance. NGK spark plugs are not cheap anymore I found out. But overall, the truck continues to perform. I have never had a mechanical failure with this vehicle in 12 years. Still going strong. Did have the ABS, Slip and VDC warning lights come on (when my wife was skidding around in a muddy campground), possibly a bad wheel sensor. But the light went out after a few days and hasn't been back on since. Will have it checked out since she is due for some new tires anyway. I love this truck. 143,000 miles. Still running fine. Did have a transmission cable break, pulling out of a parking lot space. Not that of to expensive of a repair, my dogs have a habit of jumping into the front seat and frequently hit the shifter lever while in Drive into Neutral which is probably why it eventually broke. I can't complin, after over 13 years this is the first thing to actually break on this truck. Hit 150,000 miles the other day. A few months ago, I had one side of the catalytic converter system go bad which required replacement. According to my mechanic, that is about the time those tend to start going out. Not a cheap fix but a whole lot cheaper than a new truck! Still runs fine, plan on keeping this truck as long as it keeps running. Cheaper these days to pay for repairs than shell out for a newer truck and this one does everything I need it to do, haul hay, animal feed, lumber and just general driving around. If this truck dies tomorrow, it will still be the most reliable, trouble free vehicle I have owned in 55 years of driving. I love it just as much now as the day I bought it, brand new, from the dealer

Love my Frontier!

I purchased my Frontier PRO-4X in Jan '12 for $26,500. It was a slightly used 2011 model with 5700 miles. I couldn't be happier. The only thing I have had to do to it after putting 20k miles on it is change the battery which was replaced under warranty. The gas mileage is my only gripe, but I can live with that as I only have a 5 mile drive to work both ways (average 15.8, mostly city driving). I went with the Frontier over the Tacoma and F150 V6 mostly becuase of value but also because I just think it's a much better looking truck than either of the latter two. The 4-wheel drive system is second to none (Maybe Jeep, I suppose). It has great get-up. UPDATE 3/27/2016: Truck has been wonderful. I have almost 95k miles on it now and I haven't had the first issue with it. I actually just sold it due to the fact that we're having another child and two car seats in the back of this thing is not going to fly. Unfortunate. I absolutely love this truck. Would recommend to anyone. I will miss it dearly.

My brilliant silver king Frontier

Great space for groceries, travel chairs, luggage, purse and endless possibilities behind the driver and passenger seat. Great 4 cupholders for all sizes. Large console between seats and space for change. Do not know the exact name but a bar on each side to pull yourself up more. I have had my 2011 frontier king cab since July 2014, two years. No repairs have been needed! I love the pull up bar.. Also good size cubby hole on bottom of all four doors and double dash doors. I paid $14,500 at modern Nissan in Winston Salem, nc. It is 5 gear Manuel. Also rear cab light stays on long enough to get to house door. Just make sure you shut all doors or the light stays on. Has brilliant silver finish. Water still beads up. Wipers work smooth and quite. I also have a 2008 Nissan rogue crossover purchased 2010. Still has not needed any repairs in 6yrs! On a scale of 1-10 I give a 9.9 July 13,2016 still no problems and still enjoying the king cab truck - Frontier. Thank you.

Great truck

I bought a new 2006 Toyota Tacoma V6 Prerunner and never really liked it. It was way too sensitive to any wind. It took a tight grip on the steering wheel to keep it on the road on a windy day. If it had been windy the day I test drove it, I would never had bought it. The Frontier drives great on windy days and very little wind noise compared to the Tacoma. It rides better, gets better fuel mileage, better transmission and has more power. The only gripe is the interior scratches easily and the turning radius is not as tight as the Tacoma. I went from a truck I hated to a truck I love to drive. That says it all.

First mid-size pickup.

I have recently purchased the 2011 4X4 SV crew cab with the long bed. I have been quite impressed with the added safety features, good HP and handeling of this vechile. I traded an 06 Sierra for this vechile, and yes it is a tighter fit for me — 6’3″ 215 lbs–, but it’s not bad. Not sure I would want to ride in the back for very long; but it’s perfect for my 7 and 9 y.o boys. My father ownes a Chevy Colorado; I have say the Nissan far outpaces the Chevy both in interior design, comfort and ride. I looked at both the Frontier and the Tacoma. I just could not justify the higher price of the Tacoma. The Frontier has better HP, more room in the crew cab’s rear seat, and again has more standard sa

Another Prior Tacoma Owner

I owned a 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 TRD Crew Cab and feel that the Frontier overall is notably better than the Tacoma. My Tacoma was a six speed manual and the best fuel economy I observed was eighteen. I have consistently got better than nineteen out of the Frontier and have gotten as good as twenty one mpg around town. I think the ride quality on the Nissan is vastly better and the cabin is notably quieter than the Tacoma. I think the power from the Nissan is better as well. However, turning radius as well as ground clearance and approach and departure angles I believe were much better on the Tacoma. Build quality on the Frontier also seems to be top notch. Reliability a non issue.

Better Value than a Similarily-Equipped Tacoma

I've owned a Tacoma Pre-runner (2008) and now a Frontier. The Frontier has more power, is more comfortable, a better value, and rides more like an suv than a truck. I liked my Taco as well, but the seating position seemed weird and I am not a big guy. It seemed like my legs were a lot closer to the steering wheel in the Taco than the Frontier. The Frontier's seats are also a lot more comfortable. I like Tacomas, but the Frontier is just a better value and it was a lot easier to work a deal on one than on a Tacoma.

Nice ride.

Turning radius is horrible. Fuel mileage leaves much to be desired. Could have more ground clearance but a 3" lift is very cheap allowing for 32" tires. That being said those are my only three gripes. Has lots of power for a V6. Warms up fast on cold days. Lots of handy storage compartments. Superior lighting was a must for me since I work at night hence I do a lot of night driving. The headlights are very bright without using high beams. The interior lights are also bright and encompass the entire cab. The rear seats fold down or up allowing for storage space for large objects you don't want in the bed of the truck.

Glad I made the switch to the Nissan

After owning a 96 4x4 Ranger for 207K miles I was ready for something new. Had been looking at the Frontier for some time and finally bought. Glad I did. I opted for the 4.0L V6 with a 6 speed manual as the automatic proved to be quite a dog upon acceleration. I'm 3500 miles in and gas mileage is running about 20-21 when running the AC.

Great deals on 2011 Frontiers right now

After shopping around and considering everything from a hatchback diesel Golf to a small SUV/crossover, I decided on the Frontier as my primary vehicle for a mix of highway and city commuting. In the end, as for so many others, it came down to the Frontier vs. the Tacoma. Due to several rebates and discounts the 4x4 King Cab V6 with premium package ended up being cheaper than a 4 cylinder regular cab bare bones (not even power windows) Tacoma would have been. So far I love it! Paid $22,700 out the door bottom line price for the King Cab 4x4 V6 with premium package in Night Armor with Graphite interior.

I got the right truck

Bought it brand new... now 1 year later going on 9k miles. Great truck always gets 19 mpg.. Great engine. 4x4 works great, tows very well. I have only a couple minor complaints... The passenger fold down seat rattles and drives me crazy. The turning radius is Terrible. My Armada U-turned Much better than this Frontier. Other than that I love the truck. It is a keeper for sure. I've owned a Ford Ranger and a Chevy Colorado. This Nissan is by far the nicest truck of all them.

Yes you should get one!

Awesome truck, wish I purchased thr PRO-4X instead. This is the 3rd time I've own a pickup truck and the best time. This truck is bullet proof. I've put it through the wringer. Awesome in snow and mud. Very stable and at times almost drives like a car. No problem yet in the last 5 years just regular maintenance. The answer is yes a Nissan truck is a better buy. Glad I didn't choose the other brand that starts with a T and ends with an A!

Bought this after looking at Tacomas.

I own a 2001 Tacoma double cab that my son inherited. I figured I would replace it with a post 2005 Tacoma double cab but after driving Tacoma and Frontiers, and feeling like the Tacomas were way overpriced, I bought my 2011 Frontier with 55 K miles for about the same price people were asking for older Tacomas with 150 K miles. The Frontier actually has more solid feel to it and tracks better down the highway than the Tacoma I drove. The Tacomas may be a little more plush but the Frontier is what it is. A solid, dependable truck that gets the job done for a reasonable price.

nice truck

This is my first truck and first Nissan. I sold my TSX to buy a truck so I could do more camping trips with my family. So let me just get this out of the way... I love this truck. It drives perfect. I usually drive conservatively and this truck is very nice and comfortable just cruising around. But when you need the power, this thing doesn't hesitate. The engine has a nice growl when you get on the gas. The interior is simple but works. The materials are hard plastic. Coming from the TSX and my wife's CR-V, I personally feel the switches in the Nissan are not as high quality, but they work nonetheless. (I'm probably just not used to them.) I got the Navy Blue and I can't stop looking at it.

Best of the Compact 4-doors

I , like everyone else, deliberated over this or the Tacoma. Unlike most others, I have owned 6 different Toyotas throughout the years. This is no bash on Toyota, but the just do not make a model comparable to this one. I will explain: I was replacing a Limited 4Runner. Leather, sunroof, heated seats, power seats, ect. To get this from Toyota, you have to get a Tundra. No leather, sunroof, power or heated seats in the Tacoma. The Tundra is a great vehicle, but too large for my needs, and I only require a V6. All that was left was to test drive the Frontier SL. Wow. That sums it up.

All around truck

I got a NISSAN PRO-4X USED 2011 with 28K on it. I was debating between Tacoma or Frontier. But Tacomas always over priced. I had a 2005 Tacoma before and I never like it. Aside from being expensive, it was underpowered and doesn't look good. I did do a lot or research in getting this truck. After all the thorough article reading, youtube watching and online reviews surfing. I ended up with 2 options - TACOMA or FRONTIER. Tried Toyota first but again, they were overpriced and won't negotiate. They won't compromise with the price. So I ended going for the NISSAN PRO 4X and boy I wasn't wrong. I did test drive it and first thing I felt was the sturdiness of the truck. It feels like it's well built. The look of the PRO 4X is superb. The sound system is above great. The subwoofer under the back seat was a great idea. The power and torque is great! The ride height is excellent. It's a well sized truck. You can squeeze in through a tight parking and still have power to haul a heavy load. They offered me extended warranty for 5 years/100K. With it, I'll be worry-free for 5 years. I was very impressed. So I took it home. After driving it for a week. I added 1000K. I loved it even more. It is an honest truck. What you see it what you get. It's outdated but it delivers. No BS gadgets. You only get what you need. It gets the job done. They could have improved the MPG rating but hey, it's a truck. I do a lot of home improvements and honey-do list and it's been great so far. The bed extender is a great addition. The tie down cleats work great. I drove it on the highway and it can go fast.. really fast!. I'm a Nissan guy now. I have a 350Z nismo and a Frontier PRO 4X. I feel complete.

Great Truck

Just purchased the crew cab and its perfect! I did my research and test drove the Toyota Tacoma, another truck I like as well. But when it came down to numbers/pricing, Frontier won.

It does exactly what I need it to do.

I purchased this truck new about a year and a half ago. I have driven it nearly 17,000 miles in that time. There are a few complaints, but mostly good comments to make. This truck does exactly what I need it to do. The engine is powerful enough to accommodate standard needs, and still gets decent, for it's class, MPG. The 4WD system and HDC all work smoothly, and the brakes certainly get the job done. The one negative I have overall is the transmission. It's not horrible, but on long trips through mountain passes you will notice it can be a bit of a gear hunter unless you try and tame it down by taking OD off. If you do that, it is much smoother, but revs higher and it will reduce your MPG.

Great truck, but as always a few complaints

Overall I am mostly satisfied with this truck. I've driven this one for just over 8,000 miles. I like the exterior styling except for the excessive amounts of "chrome" or bright shiny metal/plastic. I'm fine with the bumpers being shiny, but the front bumper along with the bright grille is simply to much in my opinion. Not a big deal, I'm paint the grille and that problem is solved.They also attempted to solve this in the 2012 model with the sports package. I'm nearly satisfied with the interior. The materials could have been a bit better, but aren't bad overall. It just seems as if the plastics scuff up pretty easily. Lastly the automatic transmission is a bit of a gear hunter.

Best Truck I've ever owned!

My 2011 Frontier was purchased new and has been super reliable, has a comfortable cab, great sound system, and gets 24 MPG on the hwy and backroads. Wax it a couple times a year and it still looks new and gets compliments. My only caution would be to be careful backing it up in parking lots, a backup camera would be helpful. In the 8 years that I have owned it, the only thing besides regular maintaince, has been to replace the original battery at 7 years.

Nissan Convert

This is my first Nissan, and it came only after a very LONG deliberation between it and the Tacoma. Ive owned a 04' Tacoma, and it was a very reliable truck. But I always had this nagging voice in my head that I should have gotten a higher quality driving experience from the large amount of money they demand for that truck. This truck not only costs several thousand less, but "Feels" higher quality. The materials dont feel cheap like the Toy, and unlike the Toy, the steel around the bed doesn't feel like it should be wrapped around fish, instead of a truck. I got the "Lux Package", so the interior is SWEET! Once I drove them both, the decision was very easy. Nissan for the win!

Great value - horrible turning radius

As with everyone else, I was shopping the Tacoma while shopping the Frontier. I can say I will never buy a Toyota simply because they don't want to negotiate their vehicles. The Tacoma did not offer many of the ammenities of the Frontier such as leather, auto seats, etc. The Frontier offers much more bang for the buck. The only thing I don't like is the horrible turning radius of the vehicle. You can't even make a u-turn on a 4 lane road without having to make a 3 point turn. An F-150 turns sharper than this smaller truck. Other than that, it rocks!

Awesome Little Truck!

I bought my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro4X used with 64k on it. It came with a certified used warranty from the dealership. I had a 2005 Chevy 1 Ton with Bose sound system. I traded that beast in for this tough little truck. I got in this truck and as soon as I hooked up my iPhone to the stereo I was sold. This truck has a factory sub under the back seat. What! Wow. And it is a Rockford Fosgate. It blew my Bose away. Then the ride, comfort and trim. Wow. It looks so good. All black. No chrome. Took it 4 Wheelin. Posy all tires. No slip. Like a caterpillar. Wow. The engine is tough. Powerful and lots of torque. Will pull 6,800 pounds. The only thing I can complain about is that it doesn't shift fast enough from R to D. Some times it hesitates. I googled this and it is typical for this truck. I am very happy with this machine! I do not see myself getting rid of it any time soon.

2011 Frontier Crew CAB SL

I had a Toyota Tacoma Doublecab TRD Off-Road, which I loved. I reluctantly traded for a car. When I came to realize I couldn't handle not having a truck, I began looking for a Tacoma or Frontier. When it came down to price and creature comforts, the Nissan Frontier was, hands down, the best choice for me. Toyota dealer was barely willing to negotiate with me on the price of a Doublecab 2WD. I ended up with my frontier, which has leather, sunroof, heated seats, nerf bars, bed extender, XM, and roof rack for roughly $4,000 less than the comparable Tacoma I was looking at. Ride and capabilities are every bit as good and it looks great. The only thing I miss is the back up camera in the Tacoma.

Great value

Great truck for the value. Gas mileage is poor for the size of truck. Hard to get into tight parking spots. Because of big turning radius. Back seats are not comfortable.But has been the most reliable truck I have ever owned. I have had no problems with this truck.142500 miles looks and runs like new. Outdated but reliable. I had this truck for 10 years and still runs like new. The body and paint are in excellent condition. No rust . Which is fantastic for the Area I live because of the salt on the roads for winter.

Bought @ 140,000 miles with no worry.

Paid $11,300. Leather is in unbelievable shape for 140,000 miles. Engine and transmission run strong and frame is spotless. The SL with roof rack and side steps is the only way to go. Otherwise, it just looks like a box on wheels. On dry pavement it performs fine. It is less competent in snow, compared to my old 2001 Tacoma. The ride is also a bit more stiff and bumpy, but it also is a lot cheaper to buy over the Tacoma. A 6 speed auto transmission would help improve MPG's. The Frontier is a solid choice for a reliable mid-size truck.

2011 Frontier 4x4 with 50,000 miles

I bought my 2011 Frontier in June of 2011 and traded my F150 in on it. The truck is driven for work on the highway a lot but also in the field from time to time. I just went over 50,000 miles on this truck and have had only 1 minor fault with it this past winter. Once I did the recommended service on the transmission (Auto) that cleared up as well. I find my truck very comfortable and easy to drive on the highway. I also use the 4x4 from time to time in the woods or afield. I have had no issues at all with that. The only complaints that I would have is the reduced bed size & the gas mileage could be a little better. I could have purchased the longer bed though.

own free and clear

excellent truck never had any problem just regular maintance best truck 4x4 i ever owned everything works just like it did brand new 95000 miles i highly recomend it 5 stars

Frontier is a great truck in the city!

IMO, full-size trucks have gotten too big. Lanes and parking spaces certainly aren't getting any bigger and the Frontier Crew Cab is the perfect size for getting around. Pile in 3 or 4 buddies in the cab and throw the gear in the back and you're in a highly capable truck. Tow ably and tear it up off-road while still being able to squeeze through parking garages and fit into small parking spaces. It really is the best of both worlds in many ways. And its more fun to drive and even more burly sounding than the more expensive Tacoma. Now if only the Frontier could get significantly better gas mileage than the full-size pickups...

Better than a Tacoma

I owned an '04 Tacoma Crew Cab that I was never going to get rid of. Very reliable and functional. Then I moved to the Eastern Sierras and needed 4WD. I quickly narrowed it down to a Tacoma and Frontier. Chose the Frontier because of better pricing an appearance. I''ve had it for10 months and nearly 13,000 miles. There has not been a problem. 4WD works great in the snow and I just got back from a hunting trip in Wyoming where I was off road for a couple of hundred miles. Even needed 4WD low and it went everywhere I needed to go. I'm very satisfied with the Frontier. It's my first Nissan truck (I used to own an Infiniti). I owned an 88 and 04 Toyotas and this is better than either. I've now owned my Frontier for almost 11 years and 113,000 miles. It's the best vehicle I've owned. It's bullet proof. In addition to routine oil, air and cabin filter changes, it's just got its third set of tires and its third battery. It had a broken motor mount repaired under warranty and a minor transmission linkage problem repaired. Otherwise, it's been trouble free. I just had it gone through before a several thousand mile trip planned and the trusted mechanic said it needs nothing other than the battery he replaced. I'm 6'3 and it's got plenty of legroom. I've towed a full loaded 5X8 enclosed trailer several times and it tows well. It's comfortable for long road trips. I have no plans to replace this truck unless it gets wrecked or stolen. My only criticism is that it has a lousy turning radius, gets poor mileage and the back seat is not comfortable for long drives. But since I'm the only one that drives it, that's not my problem! Just turned 122,000 miles and still running strong. Now at 125,000 and still in great shape. 12 years old and 130,000 miles. Still looks good, drives good and trouble free. 136,000 miles and still trouble free. After 14 years and 145,000 trouble free miles I recently traded in my 2011 Frontier SV on a '24 Frontier SL. I wasn't planning on doing so since this was the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned and it still looked and ran great. But I couldn't resist the $8,000 price reduction on remaining '24's offered by the local Nissan dealer so I traded it in. Not sure I made the right decision only because I'm still getting used to the technology on the new one. I only hope this one is reliable as the one I gave up.

PRO-4X

This is my first truck, first "straight-from-the-factory" purchase, and first Nissan. 8k miles & 8 months later, I'm very happy overall with this vehicle. I naturally looked towards the Tacoma first since my buddy had one, but the price was steep. I then test drove the PRO-4X and I was highly impressed with the ride quality and handling both on and off road. The mpg does hurt if you drive in a slow speed town, but not too bad for highway travel. I've done everything with this truck except towing and mudding, and it runs beautifully.

It grows on you.

Frontier was purchased new during the recession. Dealer inventories were sparse. We needed to replace an industrial model S-10. This truck is loaded with options. In 9 yrs it has only required its recommended maintenance and a frt brake repair. Everything still works. It was very competitively priced as a new truck. Our primary issue with this truck is its unwieldy intown handling. On other roads it’s fine and has been our long trip car since new. Until recently it averaged nearly 20 mpg consistently. It has been used for heavy hauling on occasion without struggling or deterioration in its handling

Great offroad but also a excellent grocery getter

Nissan should have named the 4x4 the Mountain Goat series..the Frontier out performs every other truck in it's class. Built like it looks.

2011 King Cab 4X4

I got it with the utility package. This means it has some whistle and bells. I compared to the Tacoma. The nissan to me road better. The cost of Toyota vs Nissan made it an easy choice Gas milage - 16city 19 combined

Overall, I'm Impressed

Like a lot of people I looked at the Frontier and Tacoma. When it came down to it, the price steered me towards the Frontier. The size is right, good power, comfort, capability, looks. I've been getting 18-19 mpg mixed driving, not bad for a capable 4x4 pickup.

Best truck on the road

I drove the Tacoma and the Frontier both considerably to compare, and the ultimate winner as far as price goes and value, is the Frontier. The Tacoma has a weaker engine, the bed is flimsy, as well as the frame that the truck rides on, its not a fully boxed frame(Only HALF of the truck is semi boxed, the rest is just open framed) like the Frontier(every respectable truck manufacturer uses fully boxed frames for a reason, they are more rigid and provide better towing #'s). On top of all this, the Frontier rode better, offered way more power and way more features for less money. Overall the Tacoma didnt hold up when side by side to the Frontier.

Pro-X

I needed/wanted a smallish pickup, and had it narrowed down to this, and the Honda Ridgeline. After driving it, and considering the $3,000 rebate, I went with the Frontier. There seems to be plenty of power, and it rides very well, absorbing bumps quietly. The turning radius is a bit wide, but I'm coming from a VW, so I think it's just a matter of getting used to it. The seats are very comfortable, with the driver's seat having 8 way adjustment, and lumbar support. Mileage is a bit low, averaging 14.7 around town, but I expect it to improve as it breaks in.

Reliably does what it should after 10 years.

Terrific basic pickup. Runs well. stops well. No problems. Simple to operate. 4W easy in/out. All remains true after 10 low mileage years and original battery. No problems at all.

Nice truck, but maintenance is becoming a headache

So I like the truck. This is my third Nissan - I got 10+ years/100K+ miles each out of my Pathfinders with very little maintenance other than routine stuff. This Frontier, however, is starting to become painful. At about 80K miles (6 years) the harness and cable to the driver side downstream O2 sensor chafed through due to placement above transmission. Also had the O2 sensor replaced - didn't have the tools to break it from exhaust pipe, so spent roughly $500 to get the work done (good mechanic, not dealer). Less than a year/10,000 miles later, the passenger-side camshaft sensor went bad, nearly leaving me stranded. Turns out that this sensor is nearly impossible to reach, much less replace. It was a $650 bill to get the work done at a good independent shop. Now, at 8 years & 100K miles, I replaced the spark plugs and discovered oil on the outside of one plug and in the well. That will require replacement of the rocker arm/valve cover at estimated cost of $600. To get the passengers side plugs out (and the valve cover....) one needs to remove the entire plenum assembly (air intake, plenum, etc), which is a 1-1/2 to 2 hour job assuming there are no frozen bolts. There's been the routine stuff - tires, oil changes, etc. So it rides well, meets my needs, but is becoming very expensive to own. Budget $0.10 per mile, or more, depending on mileage.

This a great vehicle

SV Crew Cab V6 Manual 6 spd This pick up is a great deal. May not have all the tech. Strong engine fair gas mpg(avg 19) I have had no problems. One thing make sure right trans oil is used on service. Wrong one is a big problem. Trans does not shift well at all, Can not get 5-6 gear without double clutching.

It grows on you.

Frontier was purchased new during the recession. Dealer inventories were sparse. We needed to replace an industrial model S-10. This truck is loaded with options. In 9 yrs it has only required its recommended maintenance and a frt brake repair. Everything still works. It was very competitively priced as a new truck. Our primary issue with this truck is its unwieldy intown handling. On other roads it’s fine and has been our long trip car since new. Until recently it averaged nearly 20 mpg consistently. It has been used for heavy hauling on occasion without struggling or deterioration in its handling

Great vehicle so far

I compared Frontier & Tacoma - other than interior design the Frontier is way ahead... exterior, ride, driver comfort, performance, road noise, value. My past vehicles were 4 cylinder compact cars, so this was a big change. Love it so far! Getting about 21mpg in mostly city driving using a/c - better than I expected (easy on the gas, manual transmission). Back seats are just fine for the kids. Can't speak to reliability yet. Black/Beige, SV package OEM step rails, extender, fogs Truxedo bed cover

Great deal

I bought a 2011 SL 4x4 crew cab, leather, "Top of the line", very happy with it, I replaced a 2000 SE 4x4 crew cab "Top of the line" I am a Nissan addict. Test Drive one and you will be sold on it!

2011 Nissan Frontier 4.0L AUTO 4X4 S MODEL 1000 miles

V6 is capable but slow on starts, ok once revs are up. 4x4 is also capable in 4-6" snow. Seats + interior feel a little flimsy. Normally standards, Cruise + overhead drivers light not available on this model. Seats wife + I, our 13 + 9 year old comfortably. MPG is decent averaging 15 mph under varying conditions. 991 miles and 3 weeks of ownership. Overall, Im happy but some low grades, especially related to how the interior will hold up, indicate areas of concern at this point in time. I will return for a 6 month evaluation.

great truck

New Frontiers

No problems with the power train or any systems. Driver's side cloth seat is worn, but I do that with all of my trucks.

PRO-4X review

only have it a few weeks, but so far i love it.

NIssan will roll backwards

In July I purchased a new 2010 Nissan Frontier Pro 4X4 . With the new purchase I quickly discovered that when stopped on a hill, while in drive, the vehicle rolls backwards. It will similarly roll forward if in reverse and stopped when backing up. I now know there is a “Hill start assist” that allows the driver to stop on an incline, release the brake and not roll back for two seconds.” But after two seconds the vehicle rolls as if in neutral and will roll backwards unimpeded. Some assist. As effective as the Emperor’s New Clothes. Unaware of this “assist” I reported the problem to the dealership and I was told when on a hill I would have to “two pedal it.