2026 Nissan Frontier
2026 Nissan Frontier — The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used on three different pickup truck models by Nissan:Nissan Frontier (international), an alternative nameplate for the NP300/Navara on some markets.
Trim: SV
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Nissan Frontier snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Nissan Frontier typically asks about $30,800 versus a $32,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 5 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Frontier is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$30,800
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$32,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
5
Top: Power Train
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 Frontier?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 5 owner complaints for the 2026 Nissan Frontier. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Latches/Locks/Linkages
2026-01-21
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Campaign 26V023000
Owner complaints
5 complaints. Top components:
- Power Train2
- Fuel System1
- Interior Lighting1
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Nissan Frontier -- More Changes Than Meets the Eye! (Reliable V-6 Truck)
Video by Car Confections · Watch on YouTube
Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Frontier. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Frontier cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $30,800 in typical used asking against a $32,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $32,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $30,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Nissan Frontier continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used on three different pickup truck models by Nissan:Nissan Frontier (international), an alternative nameplate for the NP300/Navara on some markets. Nissan Frontier, a rebadged NP300/Navara from 1997 to 2021, then became a separate model since 2021. Nissan Frontier Pro, a rebadged Dongfeng Z9 that will be available from 2025. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- EPA combined 21 mpg
- About 224.0 × 72.8 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 310 hp, 281 lb-ft, 20 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
310 hp
Torque
281 lb-ft
Combined MPG
20 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (20 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$2,100
5-year energy
$10,500
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 20 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.8L V6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 224.0 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 72.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 139.8 in
- Curb weight
- 4806.1 lb
- Seating
- 5
- Towing
- 6720 lb
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 24
- Combined MPG
- 20
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SV | PRO-4X |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft | — |
| Combined MPG | 20 | — |
| Engine | 3.8L V6 | 3.8L V6 |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD |
| Towing | 6720 lb | — |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 281 | — | 20 | 4WD | |
| 310 | — | — | — | 4WD |