Used 2016 Nissan Frontier Consumer Reviews

2nd Frontier

I originally bought a 2015 SV V6 2WD King Cab (in May 2015). After using it for 6 months it became obvious there was not enough room in the cab when I needed to carry passengers. I was also a little disappointed with the lack of features I have become accustomed to in my new vehicles - heated seats, compass, outside temp, rear camera............ While the reviews of this 2015 vehicle were not outstanding, I was happy (overall) with my truck. It was fairly noisy, but it fit my expectations of a truck. (I want to be able to carry stuff, with reasonable expectations for performance and reliability.) So after getting a reluctant nod from my wife, I bought the same truck as a 2016 (November 2015). However, this time it was a 4 door SV with the value truck package. This version is much more usable, with less road noise. Gas mileage is not outstanding, but it's not rediculous (as you might expect from the reviews). I get 20 mpg consistently (combined). The features and controls work well, and are simple to use. However, they may be somewhat dated in their design. Again they honestly meet my expectations for a truck. I did look at the new Chevy when I bought the 2015. The dealers were unwilling to negotiate on the price, and there were few vehicles available on the lot. There were no Toyota's available in a 2WD, and the dealers were even less willing to negotiate about the price. To be honest, I may be unlike many who want a pick-up. I'd really prefer a small/mid pick-up that would be based on a small SUV. This would likely improve gas mileage, and address the main reason I have a pick-up. Did I mention I want to have the ability to carry stuff...... I am not a farmer or tradesman, so I don't need all the bulk and capacity of a real pick-up. I use this vehicle to go to work, shopping, and just general transportation. Given the 3 small trucks currently available in the market, I think the 4 door Frontier is a competent choice. It doesn't seem to have any of the concerns noted in many of the customer reviews for the new GM's or Toyota, and the gas milage is not significantly different.

I Love My Truck!

I will be honest... Before I bought my Frontier I was dead set on a new Tacoma, even though I didn't really like the new body style. Way too much going on. However, I test drove one thinking that I could look past the "looks." Long story short, I did not like the truck. Plus there are so many complaints about the transmission shifting erratically. So I went across the street to the Nissan dealership and test drove the Frontier and fell in love with it. Really. I love the way it looks, drives and it was $10k less than a new Tacoma. I really like that all of the bugs have been worked out of the truck, because it hasn't had a major update in 10 years. Some will complain about the gas mileage, or that the interior feels cheap, or needs an update, etc.. I am happy with the gas mileage... I didn't buy a Prius. Its a truck and its a truck with a pretty stout engine for it's size. I am happy with the interior. It is simple, like a truck should be, yet it does have bluetooth and Sirius which are useful, without being over complicated. Anyway, I wish I could afford to buy two of them, because I really like this version of the Frontier and I am scared that Nissan will "over" update their next iteration of this truck. Don't do what I almost did and fall for the Tacoma hype and pay MSRP or over for a truck with documented automatic transmission problems.

Almost perfect

This is 4 wheel vehicle #33 (+23 motorcycles). Last truck was 2009 Toyota Tacoma standard cab 4WD (good truck). Last full size truck was 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 standard cab 2WD 5.7 hemi (great acceleration). Typical commute to ranch is 220 miles, but last 8 miles are rocky road and last 3/4 mile is Jeep trail. Wife and I are EXTREMELY satisfied. Mileage from west end of Glacier National Park to east end and return was 23.73! Mileage from Las Vegas Valley to Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada and back was 20.56, which included substantial 80 MPH speed limits. Around town mileage is rated 15 MPG and that is what we get, if only town (not typical). Combined is about 17.5 MPG. Low RPM torque is excellent. Pulls grades on I40, east of Kingman, AZ mainly in 5th gear at 75 MPH. Wish bed light had auto/on/off switch instead of auto with any door opening. Turning radius is not the best, but no worse than wife's former 2004 GMC Sonoma crew cab 4WD. Wife likes (a) 8 cup holders, (b) upper and lower glove box, (c) wide door pockets and (d) comfortable ride, although it does sidestep around curves over bumps, due to higher profile tires (which we like for going over rocks). In addition to torque/acceleration, I like under rear seat storage for tools, tow strap, jumper cables, tie downs, etc and room behind back seat for jacket, thin backpack, as well as factory jack and tire tools. Instruments do not need an operation manual to quickly understand. Battery and air filter easy to access. 10" ground clearance on 4WD. Other than a new 92 Nissan Sentra GXE, my only other Nissan was a new 1973 Datsun PL620 P/U. In 1982 I put a Chevrolet 350 V-8 in it with a 500 CFM Carter AFB on an SP2P Edlebrock manifold, Hooker headers, dual exhausts, Chevrolet turbo 350 auto trans and a shortened/resplined 2.92:1 differential (for traction). This factory Frontier is almost as much fun!...and it has 4WD. Sep 2019: 57,000 miles-we remain extremely satisfied. Only issue to date is mild exit wear on the driver's seat. Mar 2020: 64K miles, no issues, only normal maintenance: Tires, battery, engine air filters, cabin filters, front & rear differential and transfer case fluid (59K, original looked like new), serpentine belt (62K). Sep 2020: 73,190 miles, zero issues. Mar 2021: 81,226 miles, zero issues. Sep 2021: 88,672 miles, zero issues. Mar 2022: 93,412miles, zero issues. Mar 2024: 114,713 miles, zero issues. Now living in New Mexico at 4,800 to 5,100 feet elevation, with 86 octane as common fuel. 19-20 MPG average mileage. Oct 2024: 123,357 miles, zero issues. Paint is in excellent condition (vehicle is garaged) January 2025: 125,629 miles. Bluetooth unavailable a couple times. The bluetooth display (signal strength, etc) on the radio disappeared (no connection), then re-appeared. Working now. February 2025: No further issues with Bluetooth. Replaced iridium spark plugs at 126,311 miles and verified PCV operation. April 2025: After 128,000 miles of reliable service, our Frontier was traded. - SportsterDoc

Very Satisfied with My Truck!

Recently I purchased a new Nissan Frontier SV King Cab with the 4.0 V6 automatic, and I really like it. For about two years prior to my purchase, I considered the Frontier as well as the Toyota Tacoma and to a lesser extent the Chevy Colorado. There are several reasons why I chose the Frontier over the Tacoma or Colorado. Among those reasons is way it drives; the Frontier handles very well and feels very solid on the road. The interior and seating position felt more "right" to me than its competitors. In my opinion, the Frontier's exterior looks much better than the Tacoma and even the Colorado. Finally, for the money, I believe I got a much better deal with the Frontier, paying thousands of dollars less for what I would have paid for similar features in its competitors. I have owned other pickups in the past, including a Mazda pickup, an older Toyota pickup, and a Ford Ranger, and in my opinion the Nissan Frontier is clearly the best of them all, even though it is really not fair to compare this Frontier to the older trucks. While this particular version of the Frontier has been around for more than a decade, it is still very up-to-date. My truck has Bluetooth, XM Radio, a USB jack, and apps available in the entertainment system. So far, I have hauled several loads and towed a small utility trailer with no problems at all. I am very satisfied with the Frontier and would without hesitation recommend it to others.

A 6 time Nissan owner not disappointed

To further update my Frontier... Still going strong. I took it to Washington in the Cascade Mtns during a snow storm. It was a little squirrelly to drive. While I was thrre, I purchased new tire chains for my semi truck, so I put about 400 lbs in the bed. Not sure footed, but not squirrelly either. A set of tire cables did the trick. Not very happy with the paint quality, despite wax and polish, a stiff breeze scratches it. The truck is definitely not lacking in power, and has straight up beaten my Siverado in straight line acceleration. The odd thing is, they both average 21 mpg. Silverado: 8 cylinders, 5.3 liter, 4wd, crew cab, mostly highway driving. Frontier: 6 cylinders, 4 liter, rwd, Desert Runner crew cab, with 30/70 city/highway driving. I have been told that the rear seat is very uncomfortable to sit in, and both people likened the seat to a folding chair. My wife says it rides like a buckboard, and runs like her Maxima. She actually will drive it, where as "The Behemoth" (her pet name for my Silverado) She will not drive. As a happy Nissan customer for years, I will be buying another in the future. Been eyeing the new XD. I'm a pretty big guy. 6'4/ 260 lbs. I traded up for my 2009 king cab 2.4 liter manual transmission. Got the price I wanted. I was able to find a Desert Runner, in Silver with the hokey decals already removed. Maybe I'm used to semi truck brakes, but I have no trouble stopping my Frontier. I expect the audio system to go first. My wife's second Maxima is the only one (out of six) that didn't fail. I question Nissan's Interior color choices, and the materials seem flimsy, but they are very durable. If you want fluff and gadgetry, look elsewhere. If you want a solid, well made, Reliable and durable car, buy a Nissan. I have owned Nissan since 1987, All went 120k miles problem free and I know two of the six are still being driven by our children. I currently own two Chevrolets that I can't say the same about. Can't buy a comparable well made vehicle for the same price.

Snow crusher

I bought this Pro 4x truck with luxury trim new after much research. I have had about 20 trucks over my years and this one exceeded my expectations. I am tall 6'3" and wanted a midsize trail truck. I looked at the Tacomas and the leg position is weird with your legs straight out. This truck has a more normal feel but would be better if the driver's seat could track back about 3 more inches. The view is very open and no concerns. I bought an extra 4 cleats for the track system and a receiver load bar to carry lumber and have yet to find something i can't haul like building my deck. Ok so my best example in northeast NY is the snowstorm we had last winter. We got 24" of snow and my wife thought i was nuts playing around in our huge yard testing the truck out and it plowed thru the snow. The only problem was our plow guy blew his transmission before he got to us and she needed to get to work. The RD is a main backroad and where it met my drive way the plowed snow which was harder and clumped was 3 1/2 - 4' tall and about 4-5 ft across I was already outside and not going any where so i decided to test the truck some more. Worse case i'm home anyways if i had to shovel out if i got stuck. I put the nose against the snow pile. ( I want to mention that right after i bought the truck I added a 3" suspension lift and a bull bar up front with LED bar) so I put the truck in 4x4 low Differential lock on and slowly hit the pile trying for 6" and backed out and did this repeatedly about 8 times and the truck broke thru to my amazement to the hwy. I backed in and out a few times to flatten down the snow. After that I noticed that the snow on the pile where the truck drove over was flatten down like a toboggan had gone over it. That would be part of the 3 skid plates that are under it. I don't think it would have worked without the lift but my goodness I did not think it would make it out anyways. This is why I bought this truck. Yes it's dated but i'm old school and if its not broke dont fix it. This truck is built to be used off road so it's not as smooth on the highway as other trims but very comfortable. And boy do I feel safe. The more I use this truck the better I feel about my $40,000 investment including add ons.

Tacoma or Frontier

Still very happy with my 2016 Frontier, would have liked to trade in for a model with later tech and better milagebut Nissan isn't there yet with the Frontier, added to the fact the prices are higher for less. My 2016 came with many option standard and now only a few are standard still adding to the higher prices. I have had my dealer calling me to trade but I am sitting on what I have until they offer some better features and then I will see if I want to pay the price. I currently have 16k miles after 25 months. Update: 44 months 26k , Still happy overall however, backup display has gotten dim with no way to fix this software does not correct this.

Solid Performer - All around a Great Value

There are a lot of "PROS" with this truck. (The biggest one for me was the amazing price that found - couldn't pass it up...). Aside from that, I a very happy with this pickup. the cabin is quiet, and it is very stable on the road, even a highway speeds here in Kansas (80+) with wind that can be brutal and sustained... I haven't felt like I was being blown around too much. I added a tonneau bed cover and it helped the stability a lot, which surprised me. Braking is very good, I have had to engage the ABS one time already... when a car pulled over on me in city traffic. If I am picky, there are a few negatives, however. The first is the overall cabin room, which I would expect to be similar in other models - it took a little getting used to... I don't notice it any more, but at first felt a little cramped - and wished that the seat would push back further. The other letdown was the mileage. I have averaged 19 mpg, which is mostly highway. I had hoped with a 6 cylinder that I would be in the low to mid 20's... Overall I am very happy with this truck. I upgraded the factory speakers - I am an audiophile though - so that was important to me. I also added Raptor chrome step bars so my daughter and fiancée can get in more easily (both are around 5'3"). It would have been unnecessary for me though. I also have towed a trailer with a car on it for about 50 miles, with absolutely no problems. It doesn't accelerate like my last car (2006 GTO) - but then, what could?? Ha Ha.

2016 Frontier 4 wd, SV.

This is a solid, mid size pickup truck. It easily hauls anything a larger truck could. Towing capacity is excellent! I have towed fully loaded 6 x 12 foot U-haul trailers from my main home to my second home (about 650 miles one way) with my current 2016 and my previous 2012 - both the same model. Had no issue going up long grades or keeping up with traffic. The vehicle handles well too - especially in town. Parking is a breeze and it actually fit in my garage! Interior trim is what can be expected with a utility type vehicle. I installed a bed cover and liner and the Weathertech floor mats to protect things. The controls work as expected and are arranged logically. The Bluetooth interface with my phone needs some serious work (it always sends "Im driving" and I can't use the supposedly built in voice to text feature. The cruise control is a little laggy when in hilly terrain, letting the vehicle slow too much at a transition from downhill to uphill. Handling is excellent. I had a 2016 F150 for 4000 miles - could not drive it on the curvy roads in Tennessee and it bounced around quite a bit on the highway. Went back to the Frontier for the handling and utility of the vehicle. I will purchase another when this one wears out.

My new Hammer

This is my seventh Nissan Frontier and they are the hardest working little trucks you can buy. Although it is a good-looking truck ,they are rugged hard-working little trucks too. I work in construction and use mine for hauling drywall, tools and trailers every day. With a half ton payload and 6000 pounds hauling capability I regularly carry large load up and down the hills of West Virginia! I have been pleased with every truck I have owned from Nissan clear back when they were still Datsun trucks. I normally put 25 to 35,000 miles a year on these trucks and they require very little maintenance and hold up well to my abuse! I use mine as a tool - and I love my new hammer! Two years and 51,000 miles later and still very very happy with my frontier. Couple scratches and a dent or two as its a work truck,but reliable and dependable every day. I haul my 20 ft trailer with a compact end loader backhoe on it with ease regularly. Not just on flatland but here in the mountains of WVa ! With ease. That speaks volumes. Love,love,love my Frontier.

Best Buy in class

Tried out Tacoma (did not like ride and vis ability), Colorado. Liked Frontier best of all three at about 5K less money. Fuel economy was a concern. However, first two fill-ups 19 plus mpg...I'm happy.

Nice, No Frills Crew Cab SV 2015

I bought this truck because I wanted a 4x4 midsize truck that would fit in my garage without paying 35+ thousand dollars. It is a nice, reliable truck that is fairly comfortable in the front and I like the heated cloth seats. I drove 1000 miles straight thru and had no problems. However, the back seats are terrible and I would feel sorry for anyone who has to ride in the back. Luckily, I am generally the only one in it so for me it isn't a problem. The infotainment system is ok, but not great. I have trouble with the primary apps (Pandora and Iheart Radio) dropping off occasionally and the speakers aren't great. It has dual climate control which I love. I also like the value package that came with the truck that allows for tying down cargo in the bed, along with the bed extender. My biggest and loudest complaint is the awful, terrible gas mileage. The truck has plenty of power, which is nice, but it is at the expense of gas mileage. There are full-size trucks out there that get way better fuel economy. In all, it is a nice reliable truck. I like it and would recommend it, but just understand what your getting. I am leasing this for another 1 1/2 yrs and will probably let it go primarily because of the gas mileage. However, if they can improve on the fuel economy before my lease is up then I would have no problem getting another one, because it is a nice truck otherwise.

Bookkeepper One

Several packages over and above Std Crew Cab with 5 foot bed. Head restraints on back seats block 2/3rds of rearview mirror. I removed the head restraints to have full view of rear of truck. GPS/Navigation comes as a premium. You can have GPS with custom mount for a lot less money and viewing the GPS is just off your right side of the steering wheel at the 2 o'clock position. I have used my TomTom 5/7" on the last 4 Nissan Frontier Trucks with the same custom mount to the dashboard through the top vent of the left A/C vent. The custom mount goes with me on each sale. V6 Engine provides plenty of power when needed on the highway or on a city street. I purchased separately a custom bed cover which enhances the gas mileage about 3% and completes the trim of the back of the truck. Also keeps the storage area dry. The bed extender attached to the inside of the bed with side & floor tracks with cleats has always been a must for the truck bed. I am 6'4" the Frontier offers plenty of leg room and head room. So look over the various features and comfort packages to get what you need.

Great quality for the value

This is a solid truck. Heavy truck for mid size. Handles well when driving and going around turns it really hugs the road, feels great to drive. Owned a Toyota Tacoma before but didn't have as much power and felt lighter and didn't handle the best when going around turns.

Steering Steering Steering

I'll keep this short. Needed a truck to replace my 2001 Ford Ranger 4x4 and this truck appeared to fit that need. Negotiated for a good price and road tested it on local roads, less than 50mph. It handled ok. What a surprise though when driving on highway or any back roads that are posted 50 plus that have curves. You'll need to work that steering wheel to keep the truck on line. I drive school buses, flat noses and conventional, and they handle 10 times better than this truck. Fortunately for me most, not all,, is local driving. If your thinking about buying this truck, road tested it like no other vehicle you've bought before.

2nd Frontier! Best in class pricing and value!

You can't beat this truck! Thousands less than its competitors, it outperforms them in almost every category. Trade-in value is outstanding also!

Taco Killer

I previously owned 5 Tacomas from 2000-2016 model years, always liked them till the 2016 i owned for 3 months. Didn't like the new body style, but bought it because of the past Tacoma experiences. I never owned a Nissan till the 2016 Frontier i have now. I have the SV 4x4 Crewcab 4.0 auto. Toyota has killed the new Tacoma, the new 3.5 V6 has no low end torque at all, all the hp they claim it has is way up in the rpms, might be ok for a car, but not what you want in a truck, the 6spd auto was constantly hunting for the right gear, i ended up locking out 6th gear so it would only shift to 5th and even then it would lose speed going up small grades and forget towing with it. If i had test driven the Frontier before i bought the 16' Tacoma, i never would have bought it! Was so disappointed with it after 3 months i couldn't stand to drive it anymore, pissed me off everytime I'd hit a hill and it would die...I test drove the Frontier and fell in love with the powerful 4.0 V6, plenty of low end torque for towing and pulling hills. Now, compared to the Tacoma, the interior is very plain, but I fell for the "pretty" interior crap before... now i love the in your face "I'm a truck" interior of the Frontier! It doesn't pretent to be anything it's not... it just does anything you throw at it. As far as mileage goes, it does just as well as any equally equipped Tacoma I've ever owned. 19 back and forth to work and 23 highway and with the fully boxed frame this truck also rides and handles better than a Tacoma and it doesn't look like the beds going to fall off when you cross railroad tracks either and the bed is all steel, no plastic junk. My only fear is that Nissan will follow Toyotas lead and ruin the next gen Frontier like Toyota ruined the Tacoma. Please don't turn this truck into a car, if you guys want a car then buy a car!

Former Ranger owner

Having owned many Rangers, (which were very strong tough trucks) the Nissan Frontier is by far the better truck. Very strong frame, very solid riding. The engine, V-6 strong, plenty of torque. The price advantage is excellent. A similar equipped Toyota Tacoma will list for apron $4.000 more.

A Year Gone By

After driving this truck for a year I have few complaints. It has been solid, reliable and has done everything I've asked it to do. I had the windows tinted to help a bit with the HVAC and added a trailer connector from etrailers, that was truly just "plug and play." I've only towed a trailer with it once, about 2,000 lbs. However, the truck pulled with a little more effort than usual, but without gasping for air. The truck/trailer combo tracked straight and true. My only real complaints are still the bluetooth on this model is not capable of playing music, only phone. Though a bluetooth adapter that plugs into the AUX port solved that one. The other issue is a minor tendency for the steering to have a vague on-center feel to it. It tends to want to drift ever so slightly off center when cruising at highway speeds. A check of the alignment both at the dealer and a competent tire shop say it is spot on, and so I have lived with it. It is a minor nuisance only and I still love this basic truck for what it is--unapologetically a truck. My truck returns a consistent 22-24mpg, with average after 26K miles of 23.1 mpg overall. I tend to do a LOT of highway driving and I usually set the cruise about 5 over the limit and I am normally around 70-75mph. Gas mileage drops about 1mpg if I cruise around 80 for most of the tank. Would I buy this truck again? Probably, though I'd opt for the V6 next time. If only for the added towing capacity. But, this truck does what it advertises. It is a basic truck with few frills and it hauls stuff when needed and can do some light towing when needed and returns reasonable gas mileage in the bargain. For that and more, I can't complain.

Great Truck..once I got everything from the dealer

The gas mileage is not so good. Don't take possession of the truck until it has everything that you ordered, and is in good condition ie: no scratches, or dents. Also make sure that the floor mats are new & not used. I've owned the truck now for 6 months , and the mileage is still poor, but the comfort, reliability are excellent. The acceleration is not great, but highway cruising is very good.

2016 Nissan Frontier Pro4x

Traded my 2009 dodge ram in for the 2016 Nissan frontier pro4x. I AM LOVE ! I have been looking for a new vehicle because my dodge literally was crumbling in front of me. Thought about going for the new Tacoma, but I didn't like that it was the first run of the " completely renewed Tacoma " so I went for the frontier. The thought of it not being changed since 2004 really grabbed my attention as they hold their value so well. I owned a 2006 jeep wrangler before my dodge and I would say the frontier drives super similar to how the older jeeps drove, which is why I fell in love with the pro4x. If you want a solid riding, reliable truck, then I say go for the frontier.

2016 Nisson Frontier

In May, 1017, I traded my Nisson truck in on a 2016 Honda CRV. I have arthritis in my back, hip, & shoulders so it became more difficult to raise & lower the tailgate & bed cover. Also, gas mileage was worse than anticipated. I NO LONGER OWN THIS TRUCK.

Basic for every day use 4x4 small crew cab.

Nothing fancy, but a solid, inexpensive ride. Place the grandboys in the crew cab and have an adventure. Grandboys still enjoy adventures at the beach and park. Updated 1/19 So far so good!

OKay little truck

Okay little truck, but the 4 cylinder engine was a disappointment, it lacks in power and gives me about the same Mileage as my old 2000 Nissan Frontier 6 cylinder standard transmission did. The truck I bought is bear-bones with crank windows and manual door locks, wish I had upgraded, but the price was the reason for the lesser truck.

Great Truck

So far I love this truck. I have only had it a month and I love the way it drives and handles the road. If I had to give a negative, the navigation system is a little bit lacking and subpar to say a store bought dash GPS.Other than that, Great Truck!!!

AJthecat

First of all don't believe everything you read from the so called experts that reviews cars and trucks. My 2016 Nissan Frontier S, crew cab, automatic with 4.0, Gas mileage is just as good as the Toyota Tacoma and Midsize Chevrolet for 2016. I've hauled around 1,200 pounds (can goods) you don't know it's back there. In my opinion it's over powered, which I like. It's a great all around midsize truck. The back seat could have a few more inches of leg room. Other than than there isn't a thing wrong with the Frontier. First of all the frontier crew cab is a lot better truck than the Edmund report made it out to be. No spongy brakes, braking is excellent, steering is great, no hard or slow steering, interior noise level is low. The Nissan Frontier is a truck. If you want a luxury interior in a truck, then you don't need a truck, get a SUV if you want luxury. I'm well pleased with my 2016 Frontier. Handles very nicely, acceleration is great, gas mileage could be a little bit better, I have the 4.0 engine with automatic transmission, city driving 16 to 17.5 mpg, on the road 22.25 mpg. It's the right height from the ground for me and my wife to get into with ease. (I don't need a step stool to get in it). All in all it's a great truck for my use.

Good value

This vehicle, a 2016 Frontier SV does not have automatic headlights. Almost every truck does. The LED screen is just 5 inches when most trucks are eight inches or more. Very stiff ride, which I like. Dealer was excellent. Second Nissan Frontier that I have owned.

What I picked, what I got

Extensive online research. Disappointed in online shopping experience (get a quote should be titled get emails asking you to stop by - no quotes). Once selected visited dealership and got exactly what I wanted for what I wanted to pay (trade-in value for my old vehicle was higher than expected). Update (after 6 months) - little noisy at highway speeds and the shift points take some getting used to. That said, I'd buy it again.

Best truck I’ve ever had.

I’ve gone through a few trucks over the years and nothing has been as awesome as my 6 speed manual Pro-4X Frontier. It’s the perfect truck that does everything I NEED and more. I love the simple body styling and basic no frills interior. Also I can care less that it doesn’t have all the fancy electronics that most trucks come with as I don’t need or want them. And because Nissan hasn’t changed it every couple years like every other brand, I believe it to be hands down one of the most reliable trucks out there, even better then the current Toyota Tacoma’s. I’ve towed with it, beaten in it and taken it Offroad countless times and this truck doesn’t skip a beat. My favorite thing about my Frontier is the 6 speed manual transmission, just can’t beat shifting gears. 2021: Update I bought my wife a 2020 Frontier Midnight Edition that’s how awesome these trucks are.

So Far So Good.......

I purchased this 2016 4 cylinder frontier with the value package New in may of 2017 in North Carolina i was looking at the Titan but the king cab was not out at the time. The dealership had this 4 cylinder on the lot that had been sitting since last year and no buyers. Nissan offered me 3k in rebates and the dealership gave me a sweet deal for 16.100 plus tax and license fee still came out below 17 grand. In july i moved to New Mexico and drove the frontier all the way no problems on that trip and a great break in. fuel mileage was not the best but still had 19 mpg on the hwy. as of date i have only 4.100 miles on it and getting 19 combine and 23 hwy. only problems i need to take to the dealer for the driver seat broke and air conditioner not blowing ice cold. Other then that I'm very happy with the frontier and would give it a honest thumbs UP...

Sold my Ford Ranger for this truck

I've owned a 1980 Toyota SR5 4wd truck, then a 1992 Ford Ranger 4wd truck and then a 2000 Ford Ranger 4wd truck. All of these trucks were pretty decent and served me well but not without issues in each case. The Toyota was mechanically perfect but was a rust bucket after 5 years. Both Rangers were very solid and rust-free but not without various mechanical issues. I owned my last Ranger for 18 years and decided to finally replace it at 130k miles. So I was faced with the fact that the only truck left the size of the Ranger was is the Nissan Frontier. I found a lightly used 2016 Frontier SV 2wd with the 15k miles with value package". I absolutely love this truck. It is super solid, handles great, still looks great and is a pleasure to drive. This is by far the best truck I've owned in the past 30 years.

Manufacturer defective driver's side seat

My new 2016 Frontier is missing a bunch of padding near the backrest in the drivers seat. Feels like you are sitting in a hole and hurts my back. Nissan is not willing to replace or repair the seat. Passengers seat has the padding and is comfortable. 100% dissatisfied with Nissan Customer Service. I purchased a new 2011 Frontier and was very happy with the truck, so purchased a new 2016 exact copy. Both driver and passenger seats on the 2011 were identical and comfortable. After dealing with Nissan Customer Service, I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NISSAN PRODUCT! The dealer and Nissan indicated they would write no more repair/complaints. So much for the LEMON LAW!

One of the last light trucks left & still the best

First, this truck is has retained the same basic design for two decades, so all the bugs have been worked out. Second, the only other truck like it in its class is the Toyota Tacoma, but you pay a $12,000 premium for one of those. And the Frontier has significant advantages: this truck has the tightest steering in its class. Having read a review in Edmunds, and having driven ALL the Frontier's competitors, I have no idea what is meant when Edmunds refers to "heavy steering." I took this new truck, with its 6-speed manual up Ute Pass on US 24 west of Colorado Springs. This stretch comprises 14 miles of 30-45 speed zones with very tight mountain turns and switchbacks. Here the 30-45 speed limits are realistic, not restrictive. Yet I took this new Frontier Pro 4X at 65 mph the entire way and did not slip or slide once. The frame is slightly shorter and wider than the Frontier's competitors, so it held the road that much better. I cannot say enough good about the handling of this truck. The Bilstein suspension makes it handle better and deliver a far smoother ride than its Isuzu/Colorado/Canyon/Tacoma competition. Moreover, while the US manufacturers are busy forcing automatic transmissions down our individual and collective throats whether we want them or not, Nissan was doing it right by offering this superb, proven vehicle in its 2016 off-road version. My gas mileage average in-town is 17/18, but combined driving I average 19-20. I have had higher from my 2007 Isuzu I-370, which I bought new 17 years ago, but the Pro4X is geared lower, since it is an off-road vehicle. So, for those who want a superb on-and-off-road vehicle with superior power and handling AND a manual transmission, I recommend this version of the Frontier above all others. Unfortunately, since I first published this review, Nissan has discontinued the standard manual transmission offering in this model, so I will keep mine. Oh, and the signature cloth seats with the Pro-4X logo are far more comfortable than the leather seat option. Finally, I have learned that Nissan is discontinuing their manual transmissions for this model. That is a real bummer. Toyota still offers a manual on their Tacomas--but you have to order that from the factory and it takes at least 6 months. Toyota also carries a $15,000 mark-up over the Nissan.

love my Frontier

best value in class

Poor gas mileage.12 miles to the gallon

Fuel mileage poor.

Rugged Value that will arrive where you want it to

This truck has offered me everything I need and nothing I don’t. It’s engine is 5-speed perfection that reminds you that’s all you need in a vehicle- it gets you where you want to go in any weather. I have gotten used to the anti-bling interior that is a rarity nowadays, more like a Motel 8 interior you will soon feel comfortable in if you’re tired enough. It’s a truck, so shiny is not a word in its dictionary. If you need a truck for work and play- no need to look further. It won’t let you down.

Good low cost dependable truck

I purchased this truck used 8700 miles on it. It has been very dependable and gets 17.5 miles per gal. in town. added a rear view camera which this vehicle needs. Also I installed an HID light system. The truck does not have a lot of bells and whistles. It has been very dependable and I like the 4.0 V6 automatic Trans. combination. This trucks performs well and I would purchase it again. I have had no dealership problems and only have performed routine Maintenance. I have driven the Frontier about 9,000 miles now and I love the truck all around performance. 7/4/19 24000 miles truck has performed flawlessly. No problems this is a grate truck and I am very happy with it. Added a backup camera and HID light system which this truck should have had from factory. All else grate.

Save a nickle Nissan?

After one year, I opened the door for the cabin filter and 1) the latch broke, and 2) there were no cabin filters installed. Really had to save a nickle and leave out two paper filters? Not impressed.

30 months in a frontier

This Frontiers best asset is fuel cost. First midsize truck I have owned, It is nice to fillup less than 40$. Not quite as comfy as full size trucks, but will pull utility trailer loaded to my satisfaction. Have been on 7hr, 4hr, and a few 2hr trips. Longer trips not this trucks strongpoint, gas mileage yes, luxury no. Will pass traffic with ease when necessary. If you find a V6 on sale i recommend this Nissan.

Love it so far

Only 600 miles but seems to be very solid. Quiet, comfortable, good performance (wish the gas mileage was a bit better), comfortable, priced very well.

Good truck

Very pleased with my truck except befire 10,000 miles i had a leaking wheel seal....they fixed it no problem!

Solid truck, simple features

Traded my SV Murano in for the vehicle. Doesn't have the comfort of the Murano, but it's a truck. Nice stiff suspension giving it a solid feel on the road. I was surprised I found one with a manual tranny, 6 speed, because manuals just aren't all that popular anymore. First is very low making it very easy to pull out on hills. There's a feature that aids in minimizing rearward drift starting on hills that seems to work. On level ground you can easily pull out in 2nd gear. Once you shift into 2nd, you can really feel the power of the 6 banger and it's easy to not realize you've jumped to 35mph in no time. Plenty of power for this truck from the 6 cyl power plant. Easy to break traction pulling out way moreso than I've had with my older Nissans. This truck would be very easy for a rookie driver to learn how to drive a stick with. I'm a bit disappointed that there's not more storage inside the vehicle. One map pocket on the back of the seats, but it's in the right place for the driver to get to on the back of the passenger seat. Tiny glove boxes, yes, 2 of them, but they're really small. The console could have better design as there's hardly any storage there, not even a place to put your CD's. Has 2 12V plugs on the dash (handy for your Garmin) and a plug with a usb port inside the console storage box. I don't think the ports inside the console are very well placed and think you'd have to leave the arm rest open to use them. The interior does look cheap, but it's practical with heated cloth seats. At least you won't get burned hopping onto a leather seat when it's hot. The rear seats are full size seats, but not high enough off the floor. Rear under seat storage is poor - can't put a golf bag under them or a tackle box, but you can store some flatter items. Let's not forget, it's a small truck anyway. For short trips the rear seats would be ok for a couple buds to ride along to the golf course or fishing hole, but not for an extended trip unless you're talking like a 25 year old. Not good for us older folks. I would imagine having winter hunting gear on it would be tight as well. Road lighting is fair. I hope I can replace the head lamps with either Xenon or HID lights. Guess I was spoiled with my Murano. The ride itself is not bad. Again, it's a small truck. Would like to have seen 20" tires on this instead of smaller to get more longevity on tire wear. Overall, it's a pretty nice looking truck. Comes with a bed extender and moveable anchors for tying down cargo in the bed - nice feature. Much of this review is more first impression because I just got this one a few days ago so I can't comment on what I haven't seen yet. Also overall, I'm fairly satisfied with this vehicle. If I can, I'll update my review as things become apparent. UPDATE 1/2020: Well, a few things that have come to light. This is a standard. There's no gear indication on the dashboard for what gear I'm in, the mileage is not good for this small of a truck with the engine it has. It should be getting at least 19 MPG, but it's struggling to maintain 16 with summer gas and 14 with winter gas. I've noticed now rust is developing near the gas cap on a weld under the gas door. VERY DISAPPOINTED with rust showing up. The more I look at this vehicle, the more it appears the paint on the bumper and on the fenders is two different shades and should not be. Was thinking this truck was in an accident, but the carfax says it's a clean truck.The headlights could be better and the gear indication could really help. The truck has no navigation, but it is available as an option. I'm not impressed at all with the radio, even on FM. I've not had the rear window opened. I'm rather disappointed in the current dealer who took over for West Hills Nissan. I have no confidence in them keeping me up to date with recalls and issues like West Hills did. It's like either they don't care or are not familiar with the warranty I purchased - it's the same as I had for the Murano I bought there. I do not think I'll be buying another Nissan. Perhaps will change to Honda or Toyota. UPDATE 1/2022: Not putting many miles on my truck, thank God for that because the mileage has worsened. I'm lucky now to get 12 MPG city and 14 MPG hwy. Sad! More rust is showing up. Had to do a brake job - had to change rotors and pads on front. Rears are still in good shape. Getting older, I didn't tighten the lugs to specs and lost 4 of the 6 along with a couple studs shearing. Make sure you torque those lug nuts on these things if you do your own brakes and then recheck the torque after about 75 miles or so. Could have cost my life or someone else's or I could have hurt a kid even and I sure as hell wouldn't want that to happen. Other than these couple of items, and those mentioned before, the truck is fairly good. I just would have been better off buying a full size truck.

Great small pick up.

My 2016 Frontier is the most reliable vehicle I have owned. It rides well, handles well on the road, and goes well off the road and in snow and ice. In over 80,000 miles, I have never had any mechanical failure. I replace tires and batteries, windshield wipers,and brake pads as needed. Other wise it just works. It has a lot of power and tows well.

Strong and solid but thirsty

I purchased a lightly used 2016 Nissan Frontier, it had 10k miles when purchased. It was the SV model V6 4x4 crew cab. For anyone who likes to change their own oil be advised the skid plate opening is made for smaller hands and I cursed it often during a oil change. It ran strong but did sound almost like a diesel on cold mornings. What little snow I drove it in it performed excellent. The two biggest issues would be poor fuel mileage and its turn radius is that of a 18 wheeler. I'm not alone in this complaint as many others have expressed it also. Overall when I traded it in I was going to buy a newer Frontier but the dealer wasn't willing to make a decent deal and I went for a new 2019 Colorado. I know the current owner that ended up with my Frontier and hes very pleased with it.

desert runner

the desert runner is a very nice truck all the way around I am very happy with everything it has to offer

Nice rental but I wouldn't buy it.

I've had the 2016 rental 3 weeks while my car is getting repaired from an accident. I enjoy driving the truck as it has plenty of power and handles very well, but the mileage is nowhere near its EPA rating. I'm getting only 12-15 mpg with 2/3rd of more of my driving on highways. A lot of full size trucks do better. What really surprised me is the lack of small features I've grown accustomed to in my GM vehicles. The lights are manual - you have to turn them on and off. C'mon! I had a 2003 Chevy S10 pickup (base work truck model) that had automatic lights. This Frontier is a loaded model and it doesn't have this feature. It also lacks a vehicle travel computer showing instantaneous and average speeds and gasoline consumption, miles until empty, etc., nor an outside temperature readout. I read through the manual to find out if they are hidden behind some function on the radio/info center. Every GM vehicle I've had since 2007 has all these as standard on every model and trim level. Also, it didn't have the rear camera, though the manual indicated some models have it. I expected it on a loaded 4wd full cab 4x4. Again, a feature that GM is making standard on all vehicles.

If this truck was a woman,i would marry her..

If your looking for a real vaule in a 4&4 and power to work and haul this is it ,be carefull with this power plant,it can get out from under you.my lady burns rubber all the time,getting on interstate at speed is very easy.i,m 72 yrs young and a mechanic,love this thing.some talk about steering,i have no problem,i hunt out west and 3000 mile round trip,evert thing works great.

Big mistake

Traded in Xterra, should not have. Frontier gets bounced around when semi trucks pass. Feel every bump in the road. Terrible gas mileage for a smaller truck. Would not recommend.

Clean

I test drove it and walked away

This is a nice mid sized truck, however the brake pedal is very sponge and goes down almost to the floor. We checked with the service manager and said the brakes are designed that way. Also I felt the controls were confusing, remembering I did not have a chance to really study them. I'll keep my Silverado.