2016 Nissan Frontier

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Truck: Body style
21: Combined MPG
4: Seating capacity
205.5” x 68.7”: Dimensions
Rear-wheel drive: Drivetrain

View all 2016 Nissan Frontier specs .

Overview

(111 reviews)

The good:

V-6 can tow up to 6,300 pounds
Maneuverability
Forward visibility
Off-road capability

The bad:

Basic interior
Tiny backseat (King Cab)
Mushy brake feel
Wind noise on the highway

S
$18,290
SV-I4
$22,680
SV
$24,440
Desert Runner
$25,020
SL
$31,690
Pro-4X
$32,340

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Our 2016 Nissan Frontier trim comparison will help you decide.

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Four-cylinder or V-6 power
King Cab or crew cab only
no regular cab
Off-road-oriented PRO-4X version
Rear- or four-wheel drive

2016 Nissan Frontier review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

Nissan has the longest history in the U.S. among import automakers of selling compact and midsize pickup trucks. Its current midsize truck, the Frontier, is available with a choice of four-cylinder or V-6 power and rear- or four-wheel drive. It comes as an extended-cab (King Cab) truck with rear-hinged rear doors or as a four-door crew cab. King Cabs have a 6-foot cargo bed and crew cabs are available with a 4.75- or 6-foot bed.

With seating for four or five, depending on the cab style, the Frontier competes with the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon and Toyota Tacoma.

New for 2016
The crew-cab SV trim level gains a standard moonroof.

Significant Standard Features

152-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Front bucket seats
Two glove boxes
Locking tailgate
Removable underseat storage
Side-impact airbags for the front seats
Side curtain airbags
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

261-hp, 4.0-liter V-6
Electronically controlled, shift-on-the-fly, part-time transfer case
Electronic locking rear differential (PRO-4X)
Leather upholstery
Heated front seats
Backup camera
Power moonroof
Factory spray-on bedliner

Consumer reviews

(111 reviews)

93% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

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Most recent consumer reviews

I have a 2016 frontier.

November 7, 2024

By Frustrated78 from Buena, nj

Owns this car

I have a 2016 frontier. 190 thousand miles. Bearings went on front of vehicle which was easy to replace. The rear bearing is also bad and this is where I have the problem. Having a very hard time finding a shop that will undress old bearing and press on new bearing being the axle is couple feet long. This is frustrating being this is my only form of transportation and the vehicle I'm borrowing I will have to give back soon. So now I think how will I get to work a hour away. Smh

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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Many likes some dislikes

March 23, 2023

By Do Bourgault from New Hampton ,NH

Owns this car

I only have two issues with this vehicle! Poor gas mileage! Terrible turn radius! I tow a boat and my friends who have full size trucks ( F150, Chevy 1500, and Dodges ) get better gas mileage Than I do towing their boats then I do without towing! Some of them have backed me in to the launch and then park the vehicle! They come back and say the turn radius is bad !

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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The engine is well-tuned and robust. 4x4/2 works

December 3, 2020

By HC&M from Bristow

Owns this car

Excellent for private or work truck. The engine is very powerful and the bucket seats are very comfortable. With 4 full individual doors, moving in and out of the truck is much easier. More legroom than most of your standard full-size sedans.

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 Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2016 Nissan Frontier base trim.

Risk of rollover: 21.2%
Rollover rating: 3

New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 60 months/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 36 months/36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Powertrain: 6 months/6,000 miles from date of sale
Dealer certification required: 84-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes