Used Nissan Frontier for Sale nearBrooksville, FL

How much does the Nissan Frontier cost in today's market?

Used Nissan Frontier prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Nissan Frontier's current nationwide average price is $26,362, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,920. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Nissan Frontier a good car?

Yes — the Nissan Frontier earns strong owner approval across its model years, and the all-generations user rating points to broad satisfaction with the truck’s overall character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Frontier for its powerful performance, comfortable interiors, good value, reliability, and strong towing capability. The truck also comes through as a rugged, dependable choice for daily use and outdoor driving.

Expert reviews rate the 2023 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are sluggish transmission behavior, poor fuel economy, outdated technology, and a cramped back seat in some versions.

34.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Frontier as dependable, rugged, and strong on value, while expert reviews also reinforce its solid, truck-like character and durability. Across the model years, you see especially steady praise for its reliability, towing strength, and comfortable driving experience.

• Owners rate the Nissan Frontier between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is generally tied more to age, mileage, and condition than to the Frontier’s core reputation, so a careful history check matters most.

What should I look for when buying a used Nissan Frontier?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Nissan Frontier’s 3.8-liter V6 is more powerful, supplying 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a nine-speed automatic transmission. Running with RWD, the Frontier Pro-4X averaged 18.3 mpg on our Southern California test loop, beating the EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined, and other Frontier models are rated at 19 mpg combined with 4WD and 21 mpg combined with RWD.
• Infotainment: There's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the dashboard, and our test truck included wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and NissanConnect connected services including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Which Nissan Frontier trim should I buy?

The 2026 Nissan Frontier offers these trims:

• S: The entry point comes in King Cab and crew-cab styles, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-foot cargo bed standard; it suits you if you want the simplest Frontier setup.
• SV: This trim adds more flexibility, including an available 6-foot bed, the new Dark Armor option package, and the new All-Weather Package with dual-zone automatic climate control, remote-start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel; it looks like the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Pro-X: This trim brings the rugged look and off-road-oriented character of the lineup, with bold styling and a more adventurous setup.
• Pro-4X: This is the off-road-focused trim, with standard four-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, front and underbody skid plates, and a Terrain mode selector.

What Nissan Frontier do most buyers choose?

The Nissan Frontier years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they offer a strong mix of newer features, broad availability, and pricing that still leaves room for value-minded shoppers. When inventory is deeper, you also have a better chance of finding the trim, cab style, and condition you want.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years are moving lower year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The declines are especially noticeable in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are nearly flat or slightly higher.

The 2016, 2017, and 2021 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2017, and 2021 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Nissan Frontier safe?

• 2026: 4/10
• 2025: 4/10
• 2023: 8/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2020: 1/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2014: 6/10

The 2026 Frontier includes standard automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Nissan Frontier now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −1.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.44%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,830. The Nissan Frontier offers a rugged, traditional truck character that appeals if you want straightforward capability and a durable-feeling pickup.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Nissan Frontier’s 3.8-liter V6 is more powerful, supplying 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: There's a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the dashboard, and our test truck included wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and NissanConnect connected services including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: Our test truck included several helpful standard and available driver-assistance systems, but nothing groundbreaking. The list of standard features included automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, reverse automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.
• Starting price: Prices range from $33,845 to $43,565, including the $1,695 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Nissan Frontier compare to the 2023 Toyota Tacoma?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2023 Nissan Frontier:

• Pros: Nice range of color options, Impressive stereo upgrade, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Sluggish transmission, Poor fuel economy.

2023 Toyota Tacoma:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great off-road capability, Excellent reputation for reliability.
• Cons: Poor fuel economy, Cramped back seat, Outdated technology.

Our experts score the 2023 Nissan Frontier 8.3/10 and the 2023 Toyota Tacoma 7.3/10. The Frontier stands out for value and its stereo upgrade, while the Tacoma leans on style, off-road ability, and reliability reputation. Both trucks share poor fuel economy, but the Tacoma’s cramped back seat and outdated technology make the Frontier the more appealing all-around pick for many shoppers.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.