Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
14 -19 City / 19 -23 HWY
Horsepower
152 -261
Seats
4 -5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Matthew l
My amazing nissan Frontier
I love my nissan its the best vehicle i ever had. I would buy another one in a heartbeat. It is perfect for me and my family and everything we need it for.
accountCircle James P
I have had no serious mechanical problems in nine years of ownership.
I like the size. I like it's hauling capacity. I like the air conditioner. I have no complaints.
accountCircle Bruce C
Great ride very versatile vehicle.
Poor gas mileage, tailgate tried to fall off, very reliable solid truck with and expandable rear bed that helps to carry larger objects, body does not look dated at all, it very comfortable to sit and drives like a car on the highway. The paint has held up well even in the California sun.
accountCircle Fred C
The story of a small truck that works like a bigger more expensive truck.
Perky little truck with plenty of room to carry lumber and tools. Tie downs convenient. Lots of room in front seat, rear seat a little tight but will seat four. Drive is comfortable with good sound system. Compartments are everywhere and visually appealing. Gas mileage is good and hasn't burned thru any oil. Air conditioning runs very cold. Dashboard is easy to read as well as easy to control . Their appear to be no blind spots and holds the road.
accountCircle Evelyn R
It is a great small truck with long lasting g power.
I like my Frontier, I have had it for 9 years now and it has been great to me. I haven't had any issues with it and I have over 106,000 miles on it.
accountCircle Michelle Bennett
High mileage and still running good!
I have 2909 and it has 368,000 miles and still going strong miner repairs as with any truck #Loving my frontier
accountCircle Johnson D
Nissan frontier se review.
I have made the same truck for almost 6 years now. It is been needing some maintenance as expected of course only one thing that was a major issue was that I had a broken sensor in the truck that cause my engine to turn off at random times whilst driving. Super dangerous so obviously I took it to the shop right away too figure out what was happening which later the mechanic found out what was wrong and fixed it. Besides that the truck has been working fine, that sensor issue is my only real complaint as it could've lead to a very fatal accident.
accountCircle debbie v
Very sporty, comfortable and easy to drive!
This vehicle has two comfortable back seats. It is not 4 wheel drive, but we never really need that. We picked the color red, though I liked the blue better. It wasn't available to us at the time. The back is very roomy and is extremely convenient for hauling yard waste, furniture, and multiple bags of groceries.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle eric m
It's been pretty reliable. I have had the car its entire life and it's almost 10 years old. So far no major work has been needed.
I enjoy the extended cab and the overall amount of room in the cab. I can't stand the gas mileage. For a v6 it should get much better gas mileage than it does, and I hate the short bed. You can't even get a sheet of plywood to lay down flat in it.

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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XE
152 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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SE
261 HP 16 MPG 5 Seats
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PRO-4X
261 HP 16 MPG 5 Seats
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LE
261 HP 16 MPG 5 Seats
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2009 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.68
19 Reviews
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5 stars 74%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Matthew l on January 10, 2021
My amazing nissan Frontier
I love my nissan its the best vehicle i ever had. I would buy another one in a heartbeat. It is perfect for me and my family and everything we need it for.
accountCircle Cole M on August 16, 2020
Minor inconveniences. Windows and emissions.
I have had recurring problems with the evaporative emissions system. The window motors are bad and need to be replaced. Gas mileage is erratic. It’ll get anywhere between 24 and 16 miles per gallon with the same conditions. Otherwise it has been a very reliable truck. I like the size.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Joey O.

It gets me where I need to go. It was a good buy for the price I got it at, and although it has a good amount of problems, most are small and easy to fix. And since it is a common car, parts are very common and normally fairly priced.

likeFilled Chris S.

Stick shift, four wheel drive, extended crew cab. On top of the four wheel drive high it has four wheel drive low, and it is a six speed v6 engine stock. This is a great vehicle for the price and has been my main vehicle since 2011.

likeFilled Ben S.

It has held up well over the years. Very little problems. Decent gas mileage. As for my next car that I plan on purchasing, it would need to be something versatile. Something that can has four by four and nice interior. Good gas mileage, and that can fit all of my friends.

likeFilled Crystal M.

It's easy to drive not like having to navigate a big old truck. Easy on gas and it a 4wd. The only thing I don't like about the frontier is that there's a pretty bad blind spot on both sides of the vehicle and it's not a car I would much rather have one of those.

likeFilled Heath S.

Very dependable. The ride is excellent and is handles very well. It is not too small but is not bulky like a full size. The Nissan brand makes a good truck and honestly the frontier, v6 feels overpowered for its size. I am a huge fan of this model and the dependability of the vehicle itself eases my fears that it is 11 years old.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Joey O.

It is getting older, and it is starting to see some serious wear. It has almost 200,000 miles and is starting to slow down. The material of the seats makes them very hard to clean, and since I bought the vehicle used, there are certain stains on the seats that I cannot get out no matter what cleaning supplies I use.

dislikeFilled Chris S.

I gladly have experienced no issues with this vehicle other than human error and love to drive it all of the time. It is a really great car and I would recommend it to anyone in search of a pickup with a stick.

dislikeFilled Ben S.

It is getting old. It sometimes had not held up as much as a I would have liked it. The biggest downfall for me is that it is very tight in the back seat. Not much leg room. The turning radius is not very good either.

dislikeFilled Crystal M.

There's a really bad blind spot when driving the vehicle on both sides of the truck. That's the only thing I don't like. Well that and it's a truck and not a car. If I had to choose again I wouldn't have bought a truck but for a small truck its great.

dislikeFilled Heath S.

The driver side window motor has been replaced and it is apparently a common problem with this particular model. Another few common issues with this model is the head gasket blowing. Fortunately I have not had that happen but I am concerned as the vehicle le gets older of it happening. The a/c and heater went out around 110,000 miles and needed to be replaced. Also the driver side door handle is broken, another common issue, and comes off sometimes.

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 9 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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26 MPG
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What's the 2009 nissan frontier gas tank size?

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2009 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2009 Nissan Frontier uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. The 2.5l engine has a capacity of 4.8 quarts while the 4.0l can hold 5.4 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated...

What kind of oil does the 2009 Nissan Frontier use?

Answer: With a dry filter, the 2009 Nissan Frontier takeS5.1 liters (5.39 quarts) of SAE 5W-30 engine oil. A few popular picks include Pennzoil Ultra Platinum, Castrol Edge, Royal Purple, Valvoline SynPower, and Mobil...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety