Used 2013 Nissan Frontier Consumer Reviews
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Great small truck
coasterboy, 09/22/2022
updated 03/27/2025
2013 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Twelve year-old truck still looks and runs like new. Very comfortable cabin with a great stereo. Only negative is in-town mileage.
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2013 FRONTIER SVV6 KC AT 2WD
B Rubble, 08/30/2019
updated 11/13/2023
2013 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
***UpDate*** 11/2/20 Bought this Truck Brand New 7/3/13. So far so good. Almost 16K Mile's and No problem's so far. Everything is still Tight, Transmission Shift's Good, & Engine nice and Quiet. I've alway's used a Geniune Nissan Oil Filter and with these Truck's that's what I recommend, as well as changing the oil at the recommended interval even if useing Full Synthetic Oil. If you are looking at a used one, if the engine is knocking or Rattleing,, they probably didn't use a Nissan Oil Filter and/or it was Abused by a Younger Driver. Alway's stay within the Load and Tow Weight Maximum's as well as the Maximum Frontal Area and You should be ok. Take it out of OverDrive if Transmission is Hunting for Gear's. Get a Scangauge II to monitor the Auto Transmission Fluid Temperature so that you'll get an accurate Fluid Level Check @ 149F Degree's useing the Hot Range on the Dip Stick. If not abused these truck's last a long long time,, so put some cheap Neoprene seat cover's on to help the seat material last as long as possible. 2019 was the last year for the 4 Liter 5 spd at or 6 spd mt. 2020 went to 9 spd at with the 3.8 Liter. ***UpDate*** 8/30/19 Bought this Truck New 7/3/13. So far so good. A little over 14 K mile's, Motor is running good, smooth, and quiet, Auto Transmission no problem so far, Average MPG 20.4 . The rear axle ratio is 2.937 so that explain's why the KC 2wd get much better mileage than the Crew Cab's and 4X4's. Those 4X4 Guy's Whine all the time about their MPG and They don't have No Clue. It's the Rear Axle Ratio Dumb Ass's. :) IMO These are Light Duty Truck's, and not meant for Mud, Water, Rock Climbing and other Punk Wheeling Abuse, if YOU want them to last. If You want Mud, Water, Rock's, and Punk Wheeling ~ Get a Jeep, 4 Wheeler, or Tractor. :) I broke mine in following Nissan's Advice in the Owner's Manual and so far doesn't use any Oil. I'm really glad that I got the KC for the Full Length 6 Ft Bed, that is more important to me than Hauling Free Loader's. :) I had a 1993 Nissan Hardbody KC 4 cyl AT 2wd before, that I also bought New and drove it for 20 year's prior to this 2013. Time will tell if the Frontier is as good as the Hardbody, but the Frontier has a lot more power and I needed more pulling power for Utility Trailer's. These are the Cheapest New Pickup's, and Many Punk's buy them to Abuse them and then Trade them in at the end of the Warranty. So BeWare & don't buy a Punk Driven Truck of Any Brand. The 3rd Generation is coming soon, so get a New 2nd Generation Frontier before the New Model come's out. When the 3rd Generation Frontier hit's the Dealer's,, There will be a Stampede to Snatch Up the Remaining New 2nd Generation Frontier's. Many will be buying them even if they don't need a Pickup. ***Update 5/30/22*** With almost 17K Mile's so far so good. No Problem's so far. I try to do all the Preventative Maintenance on time as Advised in the Maintenance Manual. I don't think these Truck's will stand up to Abuse as so many get them for. Many also don't do the Preventative Maintenance @ the Prescribed Interval's, Have Trouble's and Wonder Why. Don't wait till 100K Mile's and Start thinking about doing the Preventative Maintenance; It's got to be done on time from the Get Go is my advice. **Update 11/11/23** Mileage 19723 So Far So Good, but only 10 year's old. Won't know Till 20 or 30 year's old. Engine is Still Quiet, No Oil Usage, Transmission Shift's Smooth, Ride's Smooth, Cabin is Quiet, No Vibration's, Still Averageing a little over 20 mpg with the 2.937 Rear Axle Ratio. So Far So Good.. I've Read where one person posted he reached 400K on his '15 Gen2 Frontier V6 with the VQ40DE Engine, So That's encouraging the Engine Can Last if Taken Care of.. Hope This Review Help's You.
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No regrets
Moses Leavens, 02/10/2016
updated 06/17/2019
2013 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr Crew Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this brand new in 2013, and it's still running perfect. I do lots of highway driving, and at 110,000 miles plus, it's been flawless. I've just done the maintenance with typical oil/gear oil/tire rotations. For my lifestyle it's great - it tows 5,000 lbs plus which is enough for me, gas mileage is decent, got the bed liner with the rails and cleats, and got extra space to haul my outdoor gear. Truck was great value for buying less than $30,000 brand new and all the amenities it came with. It's done it's job and more. Granted, not a Tacoma but perhaps just as reliable when it comes down to it. And cheaper! Resale value after 5 years is still good. I recommend the Nissan Frontier in the manual transmission. Can't speak for the automatic transmission. Only thing I don't like is the back seats are uncomfortable, and there is not much space in crew cab or the short bed.
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Rough and rowdy, been workin it on tbe ranch
Marsha Smashey, 05/30/2022
2013 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner 4dr Crew Cab 5.0 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved my truck but unfortunately mice got into it, and it needs fumagated.
Helluva Truck for the money
Tim, 09/08/2024
2013 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought used with 4k miles on a beautiful night armor Pro4x. Wouldn't change a thing. I have a long history with the VQ engine..