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2025 Nissan

Frontier 4WD

Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L

Nissan Frontier: best and worst years
2025 Nissan Frontier 4WD

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PhotoBull-DoserPublic domainvia Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain
Part-time 4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S9)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
310
Power to weight
0.066 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.69
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
8 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN20%
  • SERVICE BRAKES20%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER20%
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION10%
  • STEERING10%
  • VISIBILITY/WIPER10%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 10 total.

Nissan Frontier: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

3 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYNTB09-131C

    CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards) label. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. · The “VIN Plate/Label” (metal plate or vinyl label) is a

  • Oct 21, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYNPSB 15-460

    CAMPAIGN BULLETIN Monroney Label NCAP Rating Reference: PD171, PMA54 Date: September 26, 2025 Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers *****Dealer Announcement***** To ensure continued customer satisfaction and confidence, Nissan is conducting a quality action on certain specific model year 2025 Nissan Frontier and Kicks vehicles identified in Service Comm. This action updates the Monroney labels to reflect certain safety ratings issued by NHTSA. Dealers will replace original

  • Sep 10, 2025STRUCTURE:BODYNTB25-042

    EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA YOU CONFIRM The customer states there is a screeching, humming, buzzing, whistling and/or squealing type wind noise from the windshield/roof area of the vehicle, AND The wind noise is most noticeable at speeds of 50 mph or higher. ACTION Use the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on page 4 to install two (2) pieces of foam (one on each side) between the windshield molding and the body roof line. IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick ide

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.