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2013 Nissan Frontier consumer reviews

$17,990–$19,990 MSRP range
side view of 2013 Frontier Nissan
(51 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.5
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Just what the doctor ordered

Excellent Seats for someone who has just had back Cayenne Red is a nice color Lots of very useful assesories

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Frontier

nice truck BUT the MPG is horrible.With the new trucks coming out in 2014/15 Diesel is the way to go.I should have waited.To bad the frontier is not diesel like in other countries which they call the Fronty as the Navara.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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poor design

The gap between the cab and the bed where you can see the hinges is so poorly designed I didn't even want to drive or talk about buying this auto. You should be ashamed for such body parts aligning themselves to be non fitting.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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2013 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4

This was our first "new" purchase. I had my heart set on a Toyota Tacoma. We went to try out this model because we were concerned about the leg room in the back seat. So the first thing I did was get in the back. I was easily able to sit back there and even move to the other side with no problem. The interior is comfortable. The seat material can be a bit irritating to bare skin. Everything is within easy reach. I only wish I had a model with the sliding rear window. The CD player isn't listed as MP3 capable. I wish it was. It does have an auxiliary input - so I can play music from my phone. There is an iPod connector under the arm rest, but I don't have that cable with me often. I'm not ready to by an extra one for the truck. The Bluetooth for the cell phone works great! Everyone says they can hear me well. A couple of upgrades I'm planning on is a bed liner and cover, a trailer hitch and wiring. The truck is already prepped for both! Just bolt on and ready to go. I'm very please with this truck. I'm looking forward to taking it camping at the end of the month. If you want a mid-sized four door truck with room in the back, don't skip over the Nissan Frontier SV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Newest truck I have purchased in 11 years.

I give this truck about a 9 over all. It has a very good looking appearance inside and out, very comfortable to drive, handles really awesome on the road and most of all, great power under the hood when you need it. Also, a load of very nice and welcomed features. Little improvement needed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 SV V6 Nissan Frontier King Cab

I can't advise anybody else on how to spend their hard earned money on a New Truck, but I'll tell you about my thought's. I've been looking at buying a New Truck for over 2 year's now, to replace my 1993 Nissan 4 cylinder KC Truck, for Transportation, Hauling, Towing, with miles per gallon & price playing significant part in my decision I read about and test drove Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra V6 Work Truck, Ford Extended Cab F150 V6, Toyota Tacoma V6 & Toyata Tundra, Dodge Full Size V6, and Nissan Frontier SV V6 King Cab. For me the Nissan Frontier SV V6 King Cab Beat out all the other's in either price, performance, or feature's for the money. So far I am well pleased with the Nissan. I gave it 5 star's for reliability,, but that is based on my 1993 Nissan King Cab 4 cylinder that is still running good with no problem's after 20 year's! I won't know about the 2013 Frontier until after 10 to 20 year's ownership. One thing that I didn't know,,until I looked at the Certificat of Origin,, that the 2013 V6 Frontier's are now rated as 1/2 Ton Pickups, rated to tow 6500 lb's, & the V6's come standard with a Transmission Oil Cooler. And after parking the New Frontier in the Garage,, I'm really glad that I didn't go Full Size,, because the New Frontier is a lot bigger than my 1993 Nissan King Cab Truck. Hope this helped someone,, and best of luck, Joe

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 SV V6 Nissan Frontier

This will be my primary vehicle, to be used as an all round pickup for Transportation, Hauling & Towing Ability, with Gas Mileage being a high priority as well. I looked at all of the New Pickup's,, includeing Full Size. It came down to between a Chevy Silverado Extended Cab V6 Work Truck, A V6 Toyota Tacoma, and the SV V6 Nissan Frontier. In the End, for me,, I chose the 2013 Nissan Frontier SV V6. Nissan just offered too much more for the money than all of the other's. It outpulls the Chevy Silverado V6 Extened Cab and cost's way less. The Toyota Tacoma V6 equiped with the Extra Oil Cooler would have cost so much more also. Also,, for those that don't know,, Me Included; The Nissan Frontier's with the V6 Engine's are now rated as 1/2 Ton Pickup's! And So State's on the Certificate of Origin. I rated Reliability 5 Star's based on My 1993 Nissan 4 cylinder pickup, that I purchased New 20 Year's ago,, and is still running very good. I won't know what the Reliability of the 2013 SV V6 Frontier for at least another 10 to 20 year's. After parking the New Frontier in the Garage,, I'm really glad that I didn't go Full Size,, cause the New Frontier's are so much bigger than they were back in 1993...:-) I can't advise anybody else which Pickup to Buy,, but I've shared what I did, and My Thought's. Good Luck Joe

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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So far, very happy with the SL 4x4

Very solid, hitting EPA right off the lot (I expect this will improve). I wanted a truck that would fit in my garage, be 1/2 Jeep and 1/2 pickup. I chose the Frontier over the Toyota because it felt a little bigger and was more price competitive (both have excellent reputations). The only thing I've found that I DON'T like about the truck is the positioning of the back-up camera. It is hard to see the screen if any daylight is coming inside the truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Rock solid

I was drawn to the Frontier because of rock solid performance boxed frame, mileage, haulling capacity and tie down features in the truck bed. 4 x 4 all still under $30,000 I have owned many Nissan's in the past and I can honestly say they all were top performers. Same with the Frontier. I am a tall person 6'4" and have plenty of room in the truck. I looked at all the other brands and Toyota wanted 6000 - 8000 dollars more for the same truck options I have on mine. Chevy and Ford were expensive too and larger and used more gas. It is simply the best choice for what I do and need from a truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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most comfortable truck i've owned

this truck has plenty of room,power and comfort at an affordable price.I've usually had Toyota trucks but I drove both and decided on the "Nissan for the best value for the cost.Purchased at Kelly Nissan.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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