2026 Nissan Frontier
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is a pickup truck, rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 21
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $31,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Nissan |
|---|---|
| Model | Frontier |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Pickup Truck |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 3.8 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 19 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 24 |
| Combined MPG | 21 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 423 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2950 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Frontier 4WD | 19 MPG combined |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 18 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 19 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 7% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $27,900
- Total interest
- $4,854
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≈ $1,914/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
Estimate monthly payments and 5-year fuel cost using the tools in the sidebar. Figures use EPA fuel economy and current U.S. energy prices from EIA.
Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH26V023000 · 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 Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway).
Is the 2026 Nissan Frontier reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Nissan Frontier. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Nissan Frontier costs roughly $1,914 per year to fuel, or about $9,571 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Nissan Frontier?
The 2026 Nissan Frontier is classified as a pickup truck. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC