--- title: "Nissan Frontier" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" --- PICKUP TRUCK + SUV TALK VEHICLE HUB # Nissan Frontier Model years 2018–2027 The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck nameplate from Nissan, designed for everyday driving, recreation and light-duty truck work. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time. ![]() ### [Latest]() ### [News]() ### [Reviews]() ### [Comparisons]() ### [Videos]() ### [Known Problems]() ### [Reliability]() ### [Related]() LATEST WHAT’S NEW ## What’s New With the Nissan Frontier [2026 Nissan Frontier Updates 1]() ### [2026 Nissan Frontier Updates: Dark Armor, Roush Thrills, Drive Mode Selector]() The 2026 Nissan Frontier updates are out and it will include a new dark armor and Roush package and a new drive mode selector. That Frontier PRO-4X R aka Roush… [Read the latest Nissan Frontier update →]() ## Latest Nissan Frontier Coverage The newest reporting across every Nissan Frontier topic. ### [2005-2026 Nissan Frontier Engines: What to Check Before You Buy]() The second-generation Nissan Frontier debuted in North America for the 2005 model year. Known internally as the D40, it stayed… [Read story →]() [Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than Toyota Tacoma]() ### [Industry Study Reveals Cheapest Trucks to Insure: Ram 3500 Beats Toyota Tacoma]() A new Compare.com study finds the Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than the Toyota Tacoma, while compact pickups have… [Read story →]() [2026 nissan frontier 250th edition]() ### [Nissan Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition Celebrates U.S.-Built Truck Roots]() Nissan is celebrating America this Fourth of July season with a new limited-run 250th Anniversary Edition version of the Frontier… [Read story →]() [Read all coverage →]() ## News News across Nissan Frontier model years. [Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than Toyota Tacoma]() ### [Industry Study Reveals Cheapest Trucks to Insure: Ram 3500 Beats Toyota Tacoma]() A new Compare.com study finds the Ram 3500 is cheaper to insure than the Toyota Tacoma, while compact pickups have… [Read story →]() [2026 nissan frontier 250th edition]() ### [Nissan Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition Celebrates U.S.-Built Truck Roots]() Nissan is celebrating America this Fourth of July season with a new limited-run 250th Anniversary Edition version of the Frontier… [Read story →]() ### [2027 Nissan Frontier price inches up, adds more off-road flavor]() The 2027 Nissan Frontier is not getting a major overhaul, but Nissan is giving its midsize truck a few useful… [Read story →]() [Read all news →]() ## Reviews First drives, road tests and owner reviews. ### [7 Reasons the 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Still Gets It Right]() In a world of overcomplicated trucks packed with giant screens, air-ride suspension, and questionable tech, the 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X… [Read story →]() [one is clearly better? nissan frontier vs chevy colorado youtube]() ### [Which will be the better truck? 2023 Nissan Frontier vs 2023 Chevy Colorado]() Comparing the 2023 Nissan Frontier vs 2023 Chevy Colorado? The answer isn’t a simple one with a surprising amount of… [Read story →]() [2022 Nissan Frontier]() ### [2022 Nissan Frontier: Likes / dislikes on this updated midsize truck]() If you’ve ever made a big purchase of something like a vehicle or even a mattress, you know a quick… [Read story →]() [Read all reviews →]() ## Comparisons Head-to-head comparisons featuring Nissan Frontier. [2026 Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Review]() ### [2026 Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger Review: Which Midsize Truck Is the Better Buy?]() With midsize trucks priced closer than ever, the decision between the refreshed 2026 Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger comes down… [Read story →]() [Read all comparisons →]() ## Nissan Frontier Videos Videos associated with Nissan Frontier model-year coverage. ### [2026 Nissan Frontier vs Ford Ranger - Which Would You Buy?]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() [Watch all videos →]() ## Known Problems Reported issues and known problems across Nissan Frontier model years. [Nissan Frontier Known Problems 11]() ### [2023-2026 Nissan Frontier Known Problems: Transmission Complaints, Electrical Issues and Recalls]() Our 2023-2026 Nissan Frontier known problems list includes transmission complaints, electrical issues and recalls. Before you buy one of these… [Read story →]() [Read all known problems →]() ## Reliability & Engine Coverage Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage. ### [2005-2026 Nissan Frontier Engines: What to Check Before You Buy]() The second-generation Nissan Frontier debuted in North America for the 2005 model year. Known internally as the D40, it stayed… [Read story →]() [Read all reliability →]() ## Related Vehicles [Toyota Tacoma]() [Ford Ranger]() [Chevrolet Colorado]() ## Browse model years - [2018 Nissan Frontier]() - [2019 Nissan Frontier]() - [2020 Nissan Frontier]() - [2021 Nissan Frontier]() - [2022 Nissan Frontier]() - [2023 Nissan Frontier]() - [2024 Nissan Frontier]() - [2025 Nissan Frontier]() - [2026 Nissan Frontier]() - [2027 Nissan Frontier]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "CollectionPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/", "name": "Nissan Frontier News, Reviews, Recalls & Problems | PUTT", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "description": "Explore Nissan Frontier news, reviews, comparisons, recalls, problems, videos and model-year information from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2016-Nissan-Frontier-8-AOA1200px-Copy.webp" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nissan Frontier" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "name": "Pickup Truck +SUV Talk", "description": "Latest News, Reviews and Stories", "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/?s={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": { "@type": "PropertyValueSpecification", "valueRequired": true, "valueName": "search_term_string" } } ], "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization", "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "width": 613, "height": 379, "caption": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/pickuptrucktalk/", "https://x.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://instagram.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://www.pinterest.com/PickupTruckTalk/", "https://www.youtube.com/pickuptrucktalk" ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/nissan-frontier/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2016-Nissan-Frontier-8-AOA1200px-Copy.webp", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2016-Nissan-Frontier-8-AOA1200px-Copy.webp" } ] } ] ~~~