2013 Nissan Frontier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 21 -22 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
261
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rico V
Surprisingly fast and easy to maneuver in traffic.
Super reliable excellent performance and gas mileage for the vehicle type. Easy to fix and upgrade. Basic but comfortable interior. With the v6 version I recommend running premium gas in order to get the best performance out of it. All in all I am extremely happy with the vehicle.
accountCircle Jan L
Frontier is better than Toyota Tacoma
My Frontier was my second choice until I test drove an overpriced Toyota Tacoma. Nissan Frontier has a lot roomier interior and is more comfortable to drive. The only dislike I have is a scarcity of aftermarket parts since the Nissan is not as popular as the Toyotas.
accountCircle Darlene
Reliable and easy to self matainence
Love it, sporty, comfortable, and easy to DIY regular required maintenance
accountCircle Darlene
Love my frontier
Its sporty, comportable, and easy DIY required maintenance. Its great size for camping, fishing , hauling kayaks . Only thing is i have a crew cab 2wd and got it stuck on the beach this past week and had to flag down a Rubicon.. But all in all id buy another in future with a few upgrades.
accountCircle Kalace T
Nissan frontier: not too big, not too small.
The Nissan frontier is a great truck. It is not too big and handles nicely. For a truck it's pretty good on gas. The seating is comfortable and I like that it came with cloth seats. There are little compartments under the back seats to store essentials.
accountCircle M G
It is a well built truck that has lots of creature comforts and is fun to drive.
Excellent driving truck, with good storage and decent gas mileage. Tows well.
accountCircle Alex B
It's a very underrated truck on the market.
Honestly there is nothing I dislike about it. Has plenty of room and power. And is stylish as well. Gets me where I need to go.
accountCircle Joe G
The most important this thing others should know is that you don't need bells and whistles for a great truck. My truck is plain even has handles to roll up your own windows, but it was cheap for the year bought and it still keeps going.
I like that it is 5 years old and I have only replaced the battery, removed the lower fan shroud, replaced the wipers, replaced the belt and that is it. So it hasn't costed me a fortune to keep running and that is why I like it. I dislike it because it is the most uncomfortable ride ever.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle David S
It performs as a truck but drives like a car. A very useful vehicle.
Very happy with my purchase. It's reliable, sporty and is able to perform as well as my full size pickup.
accountCircle Courtney S
Used 2013 Nissan frontier.
Issues with the battery occasionally making starting the vehicle difficult, not to mention having the truck die randomly with issues starting it back up. Trouble with the brakes and tires make them need changing sooner than usual. Also problems with the drive shaft occurred and required replacing the part fairly quickly as well.
accountCircle Danae K
Nissan frontier, pretty good truck.
Not many problems to speak of, does great in all situations, comfortable to drive and sleep in, good for hauling things or going camping, heater works after you started driving it, ac keeps you cool enough, windows should be tinted in the front not just the back.
accountCircle K K
Gas mileage with standard gas engine is slightly below average
Likes - Roomy, dependable, comfortable, yet strong enough to do the job Only one dislike and that is the gas mileage
accountCircle Cynthia K
Great truck but not great as a work truck.
It drives well and has good power, but is small if you want to use it for a work truck, there is not much space on the inside. But the features are nice. All in all it is a nice truck and has had minimal problems, other than minor regular maintenance that needs done.
accountCircle Ashley H
This vehicle does not have extra bells and whistles.
I like the interior fabric and colors. It needs to be more spacious. The price to have a few small upgrades was too high.

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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Desert Runner
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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S
261 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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SV
261 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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PRO-4X
261 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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SL
261 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.42
71 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Heather H on June 25, 2021
Plenty of space good value for the money.
The truck provides a safe and comfortable ride, it seems to be reliable and has caused me no problems so far. Handles well in bad weather. Had a good size cargo bed and tows well. Seems to be an all round good vehicle with good visibility and handling. Worth the cost.
accountCircle Eric J on April 17, 2021
Reliable trustworthy truck.
No issues so far. Have about 75,000 miles on it. Haven't had to do anything other than change the oil. Got new tires a couple of years ago. Would recommend the truck to anybody looking for a reliable vehicle. Four wheel drive works great in the winter time.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Joshua B.

My Nissan can get me anywhere I need to go with confidence. I am an outdoor enthusiast and I spend a lot of time in very rural areas. It is also very reliable and I really only ever have to do basic preventative maintenance.

likeFilled Brian D.

Smaller pickup / bad gas mileage. Runs well / is fun to drive. Is good in rough terrain and snow. Handles well in ice conditions and feels safe. Good truck for having children in the back. Looks good and handles well in all conditions.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Joshua B.

If I were to need any major repairs, they would likely be more expensive than if I had bought a similar style from a domestic manufacturer. As long as I keep up with basic upkeep I should be able to avoid any costly repairs. I do not mind a few dings in the body, so that helps keeps the repair bills down.

dislikeFilled Brian D.

The truck is a little small; It does not have good gas mileage. The interior is not that impressive and the console is not very impressive. It is not Bluetooth compatible which is annoying. The stock tires did not last very long.

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2013 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 3 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2013 Honda Ridgeline
4.76
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2013 Toyota Tacoma
4.64
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2013 Nissan Frontier
4.42

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #1 of 3 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2013 Nissan Frontier
22 MPG
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2013 Toyota Tacoma
21 MPG
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2013 Honda Ridgeline
21 MPG

Is The 2013 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Yes, it is the second one I have owned. Very dependable vehicle. Wanted a Toyota Tacoma but Nissan frontiers were about 10000$ less with similar features.
Wade A.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Nissan Frontier?

I haven't had any problems with either one of my frontier's (until my first got a little older). Plenty of power to pull my camper also.
Wade A.

Is The 2013 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

I got mine for around 20k, it was a very good value. Four wheel drive, power everything, 4.2 liter v6. Heated seats.
Wade A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2013 Nissan Frontier fuel filter location?

Answer: As the owner of a 2013 Nissan Frontier, You may have found Yourself trying to locate the fuel filter for a routine inspection, not knowing where to look. Don't worry, Your vehicle does have a fuel filter. The...

2013 Nissan Frontier: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The tire sizes on the 2013 Nissan Frontier are 235/75R15, 265/70R16, 265/75R16, 265/65R17, and 265/60R18. If You want to know what the tire pressure is on this vehicle then I can help You with that. The tire...

2013 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2013 Nissan Frontier uses SAE 5w-30 engine oil. The 2.5l engine has a capacity of 4.8 quarts while the 4.0l engine can hold 5.4 quarts. Oil is important because it is a lubricant for engine parts, it helps...
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Safety & Reliability

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Side

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety