Used Nissan Frontier for Sale nearSan Jose, 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 $27,425, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,930. 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 has broad appeal if you want a straightforward pickup with strong value, capable performance, and a rugged personality. The all-generations owner rating is 4.51/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Frontier for its power, reliability, and comfort, and many also like its value and truck-like character. Across the model years, the recurring themes are a dependable feel, solid towing and hauling ability, and a cabin that suits daily use well.

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

The main tradeoffs in the newer expert-reviewed years center on outdated technology, limited rear-seat space, and fuel economy that trails more efficient rivals.

30.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Nissan Frontier models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently describe the Frontier as a durable, work-ready pickup with strong performance and a comfortable driving experience. The truck’s long-running reputation for value and versatility also comes through clearly in the owner feedback.

• 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 long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a trim that matches how you plan to use the truck.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.5% — 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: Nissan’s ProPilot Assist highway driving aid, which pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-keep assist, is unavailable on the Frontier, and neither is lane-keep assist.
• Infotainment: a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 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 (although that rating likely incorporates 4WD running). The Pro-4X is slightly less efficient than other Frontier models, which 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, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-foot cargo bed standard; it suits buyers who want the simplest Frontier setup.
• SV: This trim adds more flexibility, including an available 6-foot bed and the new All-Weather Package with dual-zone automatic climate control, remote-engine start, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel; it looks like the best-value choice for many shoppers.
• Pro-X: This trim adds a more rugged look and sits above the SV in the lineup.
• Pro-4X: This off-road-focused trim adds 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.

The highest-volume years tend to attract the most shoppers because they offer the broadest mix of availability, pricing, and trim choices. That usually makes them easier to compare side by side when you’re shopping used.

What is the Nissan Frontier's resale value?

Most Frontier model years are trending lower year over year, which is helpful if you’re shopping used and want prices that have eased recently. A few older years are moving up slightly, but the overall pattern still favors buyers more than sellers.

The 2016 and 2025 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2015, 2017, and 2016 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 −0.81% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −1.09%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $32,787. The Nissan Frontier offers a rugged, truck-like character that appeals if you want a straightforward pickup with real capability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 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: 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.