Used Nissan Frontier for Sale nearModesto, CA

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 $26,492, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,937. 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 a strong all-generations user rating and has long appealed to used buyers who want a rugged, value-focused pickup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, comfortable interiors, and good value compared with rivals. Reliability and strong towing capability also come up often, along with a straightforward, dependable character that works well for daily use and weekend hauling.

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

The main trade-offs across recent expert-tested years are sluggish or outdated transmissions, poor fuel economy, and technology that trails newer rivals.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Frontier as dependable, rugged, and comfortable, with strong performance and good value showing up again and again in reviews. Expert commentary also reinforces its solid, quality-focused character and long-running appeal as a straightforward truck.

• 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 model’s core reputation, so a careful history check matters most on older trucks.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.8% — 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: 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
• Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 18.3 mpg on our Southern California test loop, beating the EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined; 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 trim comes in King Cab and crew-cab styles, giving you the most body-style flexibility if you want a straightforward Frontier.
• SV: This trim adds 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, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Pro-X: This trim brings a more rugged look and sits in the off-road-focused part of the lineup.
• Pro-4X: This trim adds 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 buyers who want the most off-road hardware.

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 combine newer features, broad availability, and strong value. They also give you more choices across trims and price points, which makes it easier to find the right Frontier for your budget.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want prices that have softened. The largest drops are concentrated in older and mid-cycle years, while a few newer years are declining more gradually. One model year is essentially flat, showing that some versions are holding value better than others.

The 2016 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2025, and 2024 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 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 −1.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.55%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $31,894. The Nissan Frontier offers a rugged, straightforward truck character that appeals if you want a dependable pickup with a traditional feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Nissan Frontier’s 3.8-liter V6 supplies 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque via a nine-speed automatic transmission, and the Pro-4X averaged 18.3 mpg on our Southern California test loop.
• Tech: The 2026 Frontier adds 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 wireless smartphone charger.
• Safety: The latest Frontier adds a surround-view camera system with moving object detection and an off-road camera mode through the Pro Convenience Package.
• Starting price: The 2026 Nissan Frontier has a base price of $33,845.

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 the stereo upgrade, while the Tacoma leans on styling, off-road capability, and its reliability reputation. Both trucks share poor fuel economy, but the Tacoma’s higher used price and older-feeling technology make the Frontier the stronger 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 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.