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 Anthony
What is Limp mode?
My frontier has27000 miles on it I love the truck test drove a Tacoma it felt like steering a box so the frontier was it great off road family loves riding in it we are just hoping it lasts so far so good
accountCircle Cc C
It has an inviting appearance with shiny glistening outlook and eye catching.
The performance of the vehicle is fairly good because is a not an old car. Comfort wise it is one of the best I have ever had and it is features are fantastic it has a back camera and connect to my phone via Bluetooth I love it. I really think these are aspects of a vehicle that should be taken in account for when you are buying a vehicle.
accountCircle Allie S
Great truck!! It is perfect for a reliable small compact truck.
My truck has been great to me. With the basic maintenance as in oil changes, battery maintenance and tire updates. My truck now has 100k miles on it and still runs like gem. The interior has held up. With its leather seating and carpet floors. They are still in great condition practically brand new. I do advise having weathertech mats. They have saved lots of wear and tear on the floors of my vehicle.
accountCircle Angelica G
Solid truck, great performance, very safe.
Very reliable. Only downside is poor turning radius. Verisafe. Great leather interior. Heated seats are great. Decent sound system. Four wheel drive is fantastic and easy to use. Wow this is a lot of pressure isn't it? Also has heated mirrors which is great in the winter.
accountCircle Riki M
This truck is perfect for anyone.
My vehicle has been great. I have almost 70k miles on it and no issues whatsoever. It is runs perfectly. I have a base model so no fancy features. But I love how the vehicle is easily customizable with multiple add-on features. It drives smooth, has a v6, is good on gas, and is the perfect smaller sized truck for all my needs.
accountCircle Veronica S
This truck works well for families.
My truck is perfect size for me and my family. I have a crew cab and my 3 children fit well in the back seat. I have a 5 foot bed which fit my needs. Recently I purchased a tonneau cover which attached quickly and easily. I love this truck. It is my favorite vehicle I have owned by far.
accountCircle Susan F
Nissan's get better and better.
I love the way it drives. Tried out several cars but this was the one I liked the best. It is comfortable to ride. Not real fancy, but has enough power features to satisfy me. Nissans have a high rate of performance, that is a plus for me. My husband had a small Nissan that he rode to work, gave it to our son and it is still going strong with over 200, 000 miles.
accountCircle Rachel L
Great for the outdoorsy family!
This truck is great! We load up our kayak and floats and head to the beach almost every weekend with the family. Gas mileage is pretty decent for a truck and it runs like a dream. I am so glad we decided to buy this truck. It is really great for an outdoorsy, camping family like ours!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tami Beyer
My third and last Nissan. Buy at your own risk!
Bought this truck new, since I’m a single mom, and wanted a vehicle I can rely on. Had nothing but trouble. I am on my third battery, and dealership tells me “there is nothing wrong”. Torque is poor. Uncomfortable at longer drives. Seats are not very adjustable. If you have to put a kids seat in the back, be prepared to have their feet against the back of your seat ... And not because of them wanting to) Backup camera is nice, when it works, back-up alarm goes off (and sometimes beeps continuously for no obvious reason. (Have videos of that) Bluetooth has and had to be reset repeatedly ... Since it keeps loosing “my phone”. I better stop here, before I type myself into a rage I’m totally disgusted with this truck.
accountCircle Sharon W
That it has good gas mileage and it has heated seats.
It is to small it is not to comfort but good on gas I rather have a big vehicle but for caring the kids back and forwarded to school it is great.
accountCircle Albert N
Outdated, need to be brought up to date, not keeping up with the competition.
Not very fuel efficient for it is size. Has a very poor turning radius making it difficult to maneuver in tight parking lots. I do like the back-up camera and the beeping alarm. The Frontier is becoming somewhat dated, it is appearance has not changed in the last ten years.
accountCircle Mark S
Do not buy this truck until they fix the issues.
I purchased the vehicle brand new and it has had two major problems with the vehicle. The first issue was the rear differential was warped and leaking differential fluid causing the vehicle to underperform. The second issue was electrical where the door sensors did not respond to having the doors open while the key was in the ignition.
accountCircle Kimberly D
Nissan frontier Nismo dependable truck.
The truck runs okay, at 150, 000 miles the transmission is a little shorty and the window on the drivers side does not roll up all the time. Aside from that, the truck has been pretty dependable.
accountCircle Carl R
Requested concerns and issues.
Blind spots in checking traffic at stop signs. Uses more gas than I expected. I also find it uncomfortable for longer trips than an hour or so. The arm rests on the right of the driver side would be helpful. It could be a little more comfortable overall. Small back seat is troublesome f more than two people are in the vehicle.
accountCircle Dale W
Small, uncomfortable, and pricey compared to a full size truck.
So far this frontier seems very dependable, but it is small and cramped when loaded with a driver and four passengers. The seats are not comfortable.
accountCircle Gerald C
It only has 14000 miles on it
I like the truck but it has been in the shop 2 times for rear seal leaks. Going back in for more problems

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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S
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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Desert Runner
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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SV
261 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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PRO-4X
261 HP 17 MPG 4 Seats
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SL
261 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.36
151 Reviews
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5 stars 52%
4 stars 34%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Michael W on June 3, 2021
2016 Nissan frontier - cab, bed, and mileage.
The cab is large for the size of the vehicle comfortably seating 4 and potentially 5 in the back middle seat. It handles well for a truck. The gas mileage is comparable for other trucks of its kind. The short bed has an extender that allows for use just like a full size bed.
accountCircle Marty C on May 21, 2021
I love the way it drives.
The ride is bumpy but I love having a pickup truck so it does not bother me at all. Great space and truck bed is perfect for a get up and go type of job or life. The space in the back allows for an easy five people to ride. I would recommend this car to any family that likes to travel and any person who needs a pickup for their job.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Frances D.

Runs great. Perfect work truck to go back and forth. Get for first time buyers, or someone in plant the plant. Gas is pretty great on the truck last for awhile does not need much to make the gas full at all.

likeFilled Devin H.

This truck is really good on gas. It is a smooth drive and handles really well. The parts are easily obtainable for any repairs. It is a sleek popular body style. It is easy to operate in tight parking spaces.

likeFilled Caroline R.

Very reliable and all around a good little truck. Gets pretty good gas mileage and runs like a champ. I do have to say, I originally didn't expect to like it as much as I do, but it really is a great truck for everyday use.

likeFilled Shy K.

The Nissan frontier is safe and reliable. There is enough room for storage inside the truck and in the bed to transport things. The mileage is good on the freeway/highway and can climb up in the mountains. It is the perfect size to fit in any retail parking structure, but can also hold your whole family. Great choice.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Frances D.

The only cons of this Vehicle is that when just having for maybe less than 3 years, the battery Warped up on the truck. Semi has engine problems nothing major. There is not really much cons to the truck besides the ones I listed above.

dislikeFilled Devin H.

The cons of this truck are that the take off power is low, especially when hauling something of significant weight. The turning radius was very poor. It does not have a lot of cab space, or storage space in general inside the vehicle.

dislikeFilled Caroline R.

You cannot shut off the backup alarm, and mine goes off like crazy sometimes. Also, the truck is very little, so it's nice for everyday, but you cannot safely pull much weight or put a lot in the bed since it is pretty small.

dislikeFilled Shy K.

If you are a larger person or have a large family it will be a tight squeeze. The parts will have to be primarily Nissan or finding a dealer to fix your car may be a challenge. It could be better on gas going fast on the freeway.

Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 4 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.52
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4.36

Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 4 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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26 MPG
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26 MPG
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23 MPG
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22 MPG

Is The 2016 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Yes. Very reliable, great on gas even when driving in town. I have had to have very little repair work done to it.
Katherine P.
Yes it is awesome. Reliable and has the capacity to do what I need it to. Also has the best features in the cab.
Matt S.
This is an amazing truck. I can go fishing and hunting, or just find old trails to follow nearly anywhere I want to. The ride is very comfortable, and as a daily driver is quite economical.
Jathmar J.
For the most part it has been a good vehicle. However it has had a couple of semi major issues that came up with it.
Lance O.
Yes it is a good vehicle. There is enough upfront passenger space. The back passenger space could be better if there was more room. The bed liner is great.
Julie F.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Nissan Frontier?

The Nissan frontier if very reliable. I have never had problems starting it, even in winter. Gas mileage is also great.
Katherine P.
Not that I can see. The problem I had with my last car was it is towing capacity. The frontier has all I need.
Matt S.
I have not had any issues thus far with this truck. I do basic preventative maintenance (I live in rural Maine) and otherwise have not had any major issues. Mostly scratches in the paint.
Jathmar J.
It had a major electrical issue that needed to be repaired at the dealership. I got lucky because I was near the dealer when it happened or else I would have been stranded.
Lance O.
This is a reliable vehicle. Nissan is a good brand. I haven't experienced any problems with the Nissan Frontier.
Linda G.

Is The 2016 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

I bought my Nissan frontier used at around ten thousand dollars. It was a great value considering how long I believe it will last.
Katherine P.
Yes it was purchased at a reasonable price. And came with a lot for what I paid for. It has all I need.
Matt S.
I paid approx $20k, and it was a great way to spend the money. I can feel comfortable that I have reliable transportation in any situation I may find myself.
Jathmar J.
It is about the average price for a pickup of its class and size, but it is bordering on being expensive.
Lance O.
We bought it used. It was around $21,000. It was a good value compared to other vehicles that we looked at. It has low mileage.
Brooke B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2016 Nissan Frontier speaker size?

Answer: The 2016 Nissan Frontier is equipped with 6 inch by 9 inch front door speakers; 6-3/4" rear door amplifiers and front pillar tweeters. The Frontier's SV and PRO-4X trims also come standard witH3 months of...

How do i perform the 2016 Nissan Frontier tpms reset?

Answer: In order to reset the TPMS on a 2016 Nissan Frontier, the tires need to be inflated 2X XXPSI. Now drive the truck at speeds greater than 16 mph until the light goes out. If the light does not go out this could...

How do i perform the 2016 Nissan Frontier oil reset?

Answer: The oil change light on Your 2016 Nissan Frontier needs to be reset after every oil change so that the system can determine when the next oil change is due. If You don't reset the light, You will find that Your...

2016 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The type of oil that is recommended for the 2016 Nissan Frontier iS5W-30 Synthetic in all temperatures for both engines. The capacity for the truck iS4.9 quarts with a filter for the 2.5 L 4Cylinder and 5.4...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety