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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Penny B
Rides smooth and comfortable, has room for the family and animals, can tow my trailer, room in the back for BBQ, spare propane tank, ice chest and dog kennels
I like my truck, it has enough room for my family and animals and will pull my trailer. I do wish I had a little more power when towing.
accountCircle Steve K
Nissan frontier crew cab from 2014.
Great for towing boy scout trailer to camp and back. Use almost daily to run errands around town. Good gas mileage, especially on the highway. Enough interior space for 4 or 5 people. Easy to maneuver around town and mall parking spaces. Has Sirius radio, though not activated at this time.
accountCircle Karen S
It feels more like an SUV than the previous truck we had. While the gas mileage isn't great, the ride is smooth.
The Frontier is a great everyday vehicle with plenty of room for the family.
accountCircle Lindsey L
It can go anywhere, haul our trailer and fits our family
Love the ability to travel anywhere. Love the size. Love the towing ability.
accountCircle Mary D
It is dependable and will get them around in bad weather conditions.
Excellent performance, reliability and comfort. It is a 6 cyl with great towing capacity and will easily pull my horse trailer loaded with one horse. It also has good mph for everyday driving. Backseat has limited room, but enough for my needs with 3 dogs.
accountCircle Bryan C
That it was reasonably priced and gets great gas mileage for its class.
I like the power of the engine and the smooth take off and acceleration. The design and sleek look of it is awesome. It came with all the bells and whistles, including a sprayed in bed liner that is good for hauling anything without damage to the paint and bed.
accountCircle Catalina G
A truck is very useful especially when moving big items weather your helping a good friend or your self moving from one place or another.
I like my Nissan truck is has been around for a while, it help when I moved to Stockton and back for my new job. It help with buying big things like a refrigerator. I love it.
accountCircle Kevin C
Dependable truck and great ride!
Very reliable, easy maintenance, no problems with driving this car for over five years. I intend to drive it into the ground. I chose this car as a more affordable Tacoma, and it holds up well to the comparison. I might consider upgrading to the titan next time.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle sue
Truck
Truck idles high - dealer says thats normal - steering reminds me of standard steering from old - turning radius because of steering not very good
accountCircle Dawn D
Think about missing. The heavy truth.
The tailgate is too heavy and does not latch. The paint is cheap, most keep the truck waxed. The carpet and seat are grey and too hard to clean. However, the radio, lights inside and fuel mileage is good. Head room is small as well as the leg room. I like the fact the back seats roll up.
accountCircle Patti S
2014 Nissan frontier truck.
Little small in the back. I wish I would've gotten the 4 door or the titan full size truck. Also takes a lot to get it over mountain never would chance driving home through the rockies. Also the steering . Needs fixed. Now the good things about the truck. Great gas mileage. And I am able to put my stuff in the back and reach every thing. I miss having a car.
accountCircle Porsche P
Nissan frontier: pros and cons.
This vehicle is not family oriented. Very small. Not very good on gas and it is not as smooth as I would like. It is a type of truck that is for teens or single men that do not need much room. It takes a while for the heat or air to warm or cool off the vehicle.
accountCircle Diana O
Very dependable, looks great and drives awesome
Front seats could be more comfortable, otherwise love my truck
accountCircle Wayne R
4 wheel drive, v6 engine.
Like: 4 wheel drive, crew cab, traditional gauges. Dislike: easy denting metal, rust on undercarriage, and cheap quality spoiler.
accountCircle Tim M
Truck is pretty good but buy new tires.
It has a really good engine and has plenty of power, but the inside does not have very much leg room for the people that are in the back seat. The stock tires are really cheap and bad, cannot get off the road without getting stuck so I had to replace all the tires so I could get some traction in dirt and sand.
accountCircle Stephanie R
Very dependable and nothing has gone wrong with it.
It is great running but it is hard for me to get in to. I guess I a really do not have complaints about it, just me.

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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SV
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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S
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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Desert Runner
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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SL
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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PRO-4X
261 HP 17 MPG 4 Seats
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2014 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.38
80 Reviews
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5 stars 54%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Mary R on June 24, 2021
A very simple Nissan frontier review.
I love my Nissan. It has great extra cab room to keep the dogs. I change the oil regularly and the vehicle maintenance is minuscule. The extended cab allows for extra space in the back for the dogs or for shopping and or transporting large items. While not taking space away from the bed of the truck. The tires allow for four wheel drive which is excellent in the winter.
accountCircle Robert E on April 4, 2021
The best part of this truck is how dependable it is.
Fuses on backlight burn out and have to be replaced often. As well as broken stew to backlight. Other than that it is a great vehicle. Pretty good pickup. Need better protection near tires and tinted windows would help. Especially over the rear view mirror.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mike D.

It's a pickup truck with four wheel drive. Low to the ground for easy access. Installed cab and roof rack for hauling. Good on gas, has upgraded stereo system and backup camera. Truck has been a good runner with no mechanical issues.

likeFilled Brian W.

Compact truck, it has fairly good gas mileage for a truck. Even for being a compact truck it has good room for passengers in the back seat. Four wheel drive has been good in the snow in Colorado for two seasons.

likeFilled Elda B.

Great gas mileage, the 4 wheel drive works well, very comfortable ride. The bed is sturdy and capable of hauling sizeable loads. The engine runs very well and the maintenance is manageable. The tires are durable and the truck runs well off road. The backup camera is handy and the rear sensor is a must for all drivers.

likeFilled Jeff P.

The midsize truck handles well on the asphalt and gravel roads and has been very reliable. Have hauled sixteen foot trailers loaded with furniture and appliances without any issues. It is fairly easy to fix or repair yourself.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mike D.

Extended cab. Should of gotten the four door. Its a foreign model so the mechanical expenses could get expensive. It does not have an outlet for charging that is powered full time. There are not many add ons available for this model.

dislikeFilled Brian W.

Have had some issues with corrosion under the hood and tire sensor is always going off when outside temperature is below a certain degree. Maintenance has been fairly high costs on this vehicle compared to others owned.

dislikeFilled Elda B.

There is not enough room in the back of the cab. A young child is the most that can sit back there. Other than this, I have no other complaints about this truck. The truck is useful and runs like a much larger vehicle.

dislikeFilled Jeff P.

I was expecting that a midsize truck would get better gas mileage than seventeen miles per gallon but it does not. I wish it had a 120 volt converter built in and that it had 12 volt plug that was hot all the time instead of having to turn the key on to get power.

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2014 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 3 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.58
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4.54
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4.38

Ranks #1 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2014 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #1 of 3 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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22 MPG
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21 MPG
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21 MPG

Is The 2014 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Yes. Truck is light, but 4wd functions well enough during snowy conditions. Back seat is comfortable. Would like larger truck bed though, and more internal storage.
Brian W.
Yes. Nice truck. Simple interior not flashy. Good size back seat for kids and dogs. Has decent acceleration.
Gary K.

How Reliable Is The 2014 Nissan Frontier?

Has been mostly reliable. Heat actuator had to be replaced around 95,000 miles. Part cost over $1000. Any other problems have been general incidents, repairs.
Brian W.
No problems as of yet. Seems like a good motor and transmission. I have not tried the four wheel drive since I have owned it.
Gary K.

Is The 2014 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

Bought it used, not sure what the original cost would have been. Cost has been reasonable. Monthly payments are around $190 a month.
Brian W.
I bought it used in 2019. I paid 19,000 for it. Compared to other small pickup trucks it is on the lower price range.
Gary K.

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2014 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Frontier 4.0l engine oil capacity iS5.4 quarts and 4.8 quarts for the 2.5l engine. The recommended engine oil type is synthetic SAE 5w-30. Synthetic oil is by far better for performance. It...

How much does the 2014 Nissan Frontier weigh?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Frontier will have a weight that varies froM3708 to 4725 pounds depending on a few things. This variance being so great is because this truck is available in several different configurations....

What kind of oil does the 2014 Nissan Frontier take?

Answer: The 2014 Nissan Frontier has either a 2.5 L 4Cylinder or A4.0 L V6 engine that needS5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil. The capacity iS4.9 quarts with a filter for the 2.5 L 4Cylinder and 5.4 quarts with a filter for...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety