Used Nissan Frontier for Sale nearMolina, CO

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 $26,999, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,927. 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 marks from owners across its long run, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.52/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its powerful performance, comfortable interiors, and strong value. Reliability and towing capability also come up often as reasons shoppers stick with the Frontier, along with its rugged, dependable character.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on outdated technology, limited rear-seat space, and some rougher ride behavior in certain trims and conditions.

34.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Frontier as dependable, durable, and useful for everyday driving and work. Expert coverage also points to a solid, straightforward truck character that helps explain why so many shoppers keep coming back to it.

• 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, the Frontier’s long-running design can be a plus if you want a proven truck, but you should still pay close attention to maintenance history and condition because older examples vary widely in wear.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.8% — 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: 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
• 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; 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, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-foot cargo bed; it suits shoppers who want the Frontier’s basic truck character and the lowest starting point.
• SV: Adds more flexibility with the available 6-foot bed, plus the new Dark Armor option package and the available All-Weather Package with dual-zone automatic climate control, remote-engine start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel; this is the best-value trim for many buyers.
• Pro-X: Brings the rugged look and off-road-oriented stance of the lineup, with bold styling and the Frontier’s purposeful truck layout.
• Pro-4X: Adds standard four-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road shocks, an electronic locking rear differential, front and underbody skid plates, a Terrain mode selector, red recovery hooks, and the off-road-focused cabin and exterior details that define the most capable version.

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, broader availability, and strong deal percentages. That gives you more choices at the price points most shoppers are targeting.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. A few older years are edging up, showing that some trims and model years still have steady demand. Overall, the pattern favors shoppers looking for value on the used market.

The 2015 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

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 −0.94% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,415. 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 latest Frontier uses a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 horsepower and 281 pound-feet of torque, and it returned 18.3 mpg on the test loop.
• Tech: The latest Frontier includes a 7-inch digital driver display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest 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 starts at $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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 13, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.