Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -22 City / 18 -27 HWY
Horsepower
142 -210
Seats
2 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ford D
Very reliable vehicle that is very good on gas.
High mileage. Had to replace several starters. Good on gas. Great engine. Still running good. I travel about 200 miles most weekend back and forth to work.
accountCircle Richard Zakarian L
It is very dependable. Great gas mileage.
Never had one problem with car. Very good gas mileage. Very dependable. Cab to small. Can't move a lot of weight in this truck.
accountCircle Kevin L
It's in it for the long haul; I plan on driving it another 100,000 miles
It's only a 4x2 so it gets pretty good mileage in the city and the highway; allows me transport stuff all over the place.Has almost 230,000 miles on it!
accountCircle David H
This is the best truck I have ever owned.
This vehicle is 14 years, and I have not had any problems with it. Regular maintenance has kept this vehicle in proper working condition. I would strongly recommend this vehicle to anyone who is in the market for a pick up truck.
accountCircle Nicole S
Poor mileage. Estimated 15-20 miles to gallon
My truck is a used vehicle with 120k miles. It is a manual and uses a lot of gas, the downside. It drives very well in all types of weather or conditions.
accountCircle Annette W
This car will last a long time if you keep up maintenance.
The truck is fast and easy to handle. It has enough power to drive in the mountains. It gets go gas mileage. The electrical system is quirky.
accountCircle charles K
It is versatile and has been very reliable
This has been a very reliable vehicle. The first, but not the last, pickup that I have owned. Although old, I plan to keep it for a few more years.
accountCircle LOUISE R
Great little truck that does the work of a big one.
Great on gas, runs and drives perfect.Great vehicle. Meets all my needs. Drives great. Wonderful gas mileage. Comfortable. Easy to maneuver. Easy to park. Does everything I need it to do. Back seats are a bit uncomfortable. Needs a little more room for backseat passengers.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Danny K
To beware of all of the problems with this vehicle
That is has so many mechanical issues that I am having to get fixed
accountCircle Ben B
Reliability is the best aspect, it's not very fancy and not much room for family but a good to and from work truck
When I first bought it 4 years ago it had low mileage approximately 50000. Which was my main reason for purchasing this vehicle. Very reliable, the only issues I have had with this vehicle are belts squeaking extremely loud and the resistors went out for air conditioning control, so it only worked at full blast or not at all. Both easy and cheap fixes.
accountCircle Sarah M
My little Mexican looking Nissan frontier.
Problems are very limited when it comes to this vehicle, although could be if you decide to not keep up on maintenance. Gas mileage is decent. Coolant stereo engine motor transmission everything runs smoothly and couldn't be more reliable. For a Nissan I am surprised they made a truck that performs so well and is reliable without a doubt.

Nissan Frontier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
142 HP 25-25 MPG 2 Seats
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XE Desert Runner
180 HP 19-19 MPG 4 Seats
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XE
180 HP 19-19 MPG 6 Seats
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LE
180 HP 19-19 MPG 6 Seats
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SC
210 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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SVE
210 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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2004 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.42
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 39%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Kevin L on March 29, 2021
It's in it for the long haul; I plan on driving it another 100,000 miles
It's only a 4x2 so it gets pretty good mileage in the city and the highway; allows me transport stuff all over the place.Has almost 230,000 miles on it!
accountCircle Ford D on March 10, 2021
Very reliable vehicle that is very good on gas.
High mileage. Had to replace several starters. Good on gas. Great engine. Still running good. I travel about 200 miles most weekend back and forth to work.

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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28 MPG
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27 MPG
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24 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Frontier have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2004 Nissan Frontier will have a timing chain system on models that are equipped with A4Cylinder engine. If You have a model that is equipped with a V6 engine then it's going to use a timing belt. This was...

2004 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The type of oil that is recommended for the 2004 Nissan Frontier iS5W-30 Synthetic. The capacity for the truck iS3.7 quarts with a filter for the 2.4 L 4Cylinder and 3.5 quarts with a filter for the 3.3 L V6....

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety