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Very Satisfied with My Truck!
Charles Craig, 04/05/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
78 of 82 people found this review helpful
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.
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2016 Frontier 4 wd, SV.
msrngtp2002, 03/06/2017
updated 09/06/2018
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
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.
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Tim Lenihan, 03/13/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
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.
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Former Ranger owner
Tommy, 03/26/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
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Great Truck..once I got everything from the dealer
Jack Bronson, 09/30/2016
updated 03/31/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
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A Year Gone By
T. Roy, 12/06/2016
updated 12/14/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
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Basic for every day use 4x4 small crew cab.
(Poppie) Joe, 01/27/2017
updated 01/28/2019
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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!
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OKay little truck
Richard Sawatzki, 08/18/2016
updated 02/19/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
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.
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What I picked, what I got
John Rossi, 08/08/2016
updated 02/13/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
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So Far So Good.......
Robin T., 11/30/2017
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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...
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Sold my Ford Ranger for this truck
nissannow, 11/20/2018
updated 11/22/2021
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
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Manufacturer defective driver's side seat
Robert W. McReynolds, 05/03/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 43 people found this review helpful
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!
desert runner
terry davidson, 11/03/2016
2016 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 22 people found this review helpful
the desert runner is a very nice truck all the way around I am very happy with everything it has to offer
Great truck. Great price. 💰
Sam Sanchez, 10/15/2019
2016 Nissan Frontier S 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The frontier is a great truck. Not luxurious, But it's a proper work truck. I drove over 320+ miles with one tank on my first day. Only complaint would be the fact that there is AC controls and it blows air. But the truck does not blow cold. Base model is more affordable, but the next model up may be a better fit for most. 🙂
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The Company not the vehicle
Dan C, 05/12/2018
2016 Nissan Frontier SV 4dr King Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
The company made a smaller truck (which are fairly popular) and made it so it is almost impossible to customize. Can't lower (without spending a fortune)...can't find after market wheels...and let's go on. Was interested in trading...no one will give me anything for it. I only have 5K miles on it (almost new) it is 1 1/2 years old..perfect condition--paid 24K and now no one will give me 14K for a almost new truck..not even the dealership I purchased it from. The story is longer but don't have all day. Had nothing but problems dealing with NISSAN when I purchased it.
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