Power
Fuel (combined)
Overview
Sentiment is bifurcated by generation and is generally positive for well-maintained, post-2010 models. The Frontier is widely praised for its value proposition, offering a capable, reliable truck at a significantly lower purchase price than its primary competitor, the Toyota Taco
Known issues
*SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake of Death) - Coolant contamination in transmission: Catastrophic failure specific to 2005-2010 models with automatic transmissions. Frequency: very frequent for that generation. · *Poor throttle response / terrible throttle curve: Noted on newer models (2022+), where the first inch of pedal travel does very little. Frequency: recurrent.
Generation
Version
3.8 V6 (310 Hp) Automatic
From 2024-2026
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