Used Nissan Frontier for Sale nearDorado, PR

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 $26,993, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,939. 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 is a strong used-truck choice if you want a pickup with broad owner approval and a traditional, capable character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.52/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its power, value, comfort, and dependable, rugged feel. Recent expert reviews also reinforce the Frontier’s appeal as a straightforward truck with solid capability and a durable personality.

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

The main tradeoffs across recent expert-tested years center on outdated technology, limited rear-seat space, and some ride and refinement compromises.

31.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Frontier as dependable, durable, and satisfying to live with over time. Expert reviews also point to a solid, quality-minded character that fits buyers who want a truck built around straightforward usefulness.

• Owners rate the Nissan Frontier between 4.08 and 5.0 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.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.7% — 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:

• Safety package: The 2026 Frontier Pro-4X includes standard 4WD, all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, front and underbody skid plates, and a Terrain mode selector.
• Infotainment: The 2026 Frontier has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and NissanConnect connected services including access to a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: The Frontier Pro-4X averaged 18.3 mpg on our Southern California test loop, and other Frontier models are rated at 19 mpg combined with 4WD and 21 mpg combined with RWD.

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.
• SV: This trim adds more configuration flexibility, including an available 6-foot bed, plus the new Dark Armor option package and the available All-Weather Package with dual-zone automatic climate control, remote-start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
• Pro-X: This trim brings the rugged look and off-road-oriented character of the lineup while keeping the Frontier’s traditional controls and truck-first layout.
• Pro-4X: This is the best-value trim for buyers who want the Frontier’s off-road hardware, including standard 4WD, 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. That gives you more chances to find the right trim, mileage, and condition for your budget.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years are trending downward year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few older years are moving slightly upward, but the overall pattern still points to softer pricing across much of the lineup.

The 2015, 2024, and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2016, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

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 Pro-4X includes standard 4WD, all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, front and underbody skid plates, and a Terrain mode selector.

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 −0.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 37%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,528. The Nissan Frontier offers a rugged, straightforward truck character that appeals if you want durability and utility.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Frontier’s 3.8-liter V6 supplies 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a nine-speed automatic transmission, and other Frontier models are rated at 19 mpg combined with 4WD and 21 mpg combined with RWD.
• Tech: The 2026 Frontier has a 7-inch digital driver display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, NissanConnect connected services, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Safety: The 2026 Frontier adds 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.
• Starting price: The Frontier’s prices range from $33,845 to $43,565, including destination.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.