2016
Nissan Frontier

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Available trims

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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S
    Starts at
    $18,290
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    3,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S
    Starts at
    $21,460
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    3,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV
    Starts at
    $22,680
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    3,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S
    Starts at
    $23,500
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV
    Starts at
    $23,730
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    3,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV
    Starts at
    $24,440
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
    Starts at
    $24,550
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab V6 Auto Desert Runner
    Starts at
    $25,020
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,500 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $25,460
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $26,180
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto Desert Runner
    Starts at
    $26,340
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab Auto SV
    Starts at
    $27,140
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
    Starts at
    $27,250
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $28,460
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $28,880
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $28,890
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV
    Starts at
    $29,410
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $31,690
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $32,210
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $32,340
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $32,580
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,300 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $33,390
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $34,340
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $34,860
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL *Ltd Avail*
    Starts at
    $35,590
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $36,110
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    N/A
    Payload Capacity
    6,100 lbs
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Four-cylinder or V-6 power
King Cab or crew cab only
no regular cab
Off-road-oriented PRO-4X version
Rear- or four-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

V-6 can tow up to 6,300 pounds
Maneuverability
Forward visibility
Off-road capability

The bad

Basic interior
Tiny backseat (King Cab)
Mushy brake feel
Wind noise on the highway
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Nissan Frontier base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
3/5
21.2%
Risk of rollover
21.2%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

93% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 111 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Frustrated78 from Buena, nj
Owns this car
November 7, 2024

I have a 2016 frontier.

I have a 2016 frontier. 190 thousand miles. Bearings went on front of vehicle which was easy to replace. The rear bearing is also bad and this is where I have the problem. Having a very hard time finding a shop that will undress old bearing and press on new bearing being the axle is couple feet long. This is frustrating being this is my only form of transportation and the vehicle I'm borrowing I will have to give back soon. So now I think how will I get to work a hour away. Smh
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By Do Bourgault from New Hampton ,NH
Owns this car
March 23, 2023

Many likes some dislikes

I only have two issues with this vehicle! Poor gas mileage! Terrible turn radius! I tow a boat and my friends who have full size trucks ( F150, Chevy 1500, and Dodges ) get better gas mileage Than I do towing their boats then I do without towing! Some of them have backed me in to the launch and then park the vehicle! They come back and say the turn radius is bad !
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Nissan Frontier?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier is available in 5 trim levels:

  • Desert Runner (2 styles)
  • PRO-4X (3 styles)
  • S (5 styles)
  • SL (6 styles)
  • SV (10 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Nissan Frontier?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier reliable?

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Nissan Frontier owners.

Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. 93.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 111 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.2
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.7

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