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Used Nissan Frontier: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Nissan Frontier from 2010 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $10,000 to $35,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2025.
2022–2025 Nissan Frontier
A thoroughly redesigned midsize pickup with a much more modern cabin.
Years to target: 2022–2025. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $28,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $31,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $33,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $35,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- The ride is firm and fuel economy is around 20 mpg, so compare prices with newer rivals.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the SV: it adds keyless entry, a larger touchscreen, alloy wheels and nicer trim over the S. Every model has the 310-hp V6 and nine-speed automatic.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2022, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tacoma 2018–2022 · $28,000–$34,500
- Toyota Tundra 2017–2019 · $29,000–$34,500
- Honda Ridgeline 2022–2023 · $29,000–$32,000
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2010–2021 Nissan Frontier
A simple, tough midsize pickup with body-on-frame durability and a low price.
Years to target: 2010–2021. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10,000* | Target | Not rated | ~160,000 |
| 2011 | $11,000* | Target | Not rated | ~150,000 |
| 2012 | $12,000* | Target | Not rated | ~145,000 |
| 2013 | $13,000 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2014 | $14,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2015 | $15,500 | Target | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2016 | $16,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2017 | $17,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $18,500* | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2019 | $20,000* | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
| 2020 | $21,500* | Target | Not rated | ~65,000 |
| 2021 | $23,000* | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The interior is very dated, and some 2010 trucks can have radiators that leak coolant into the transmission.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an SV with the 4.0L V6: it adds alloy wheels, cruise control and nicer trim over the S. 2020 and 2021 models got a stronger 3.8L V6.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Tacoma 2010–2011, 2013 · $14,500–$17,500
- Toyota Tundra 2010–2011 · $15,000–$16,500
- Honda Ridgeline 2013–2014 · $14,500–$16,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.