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2024 Nissan Frontier

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Frontier.

Transmission Automatic (S9)

The 2024 Nissan Frontier utilizes an S9 automatic transmission and achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of 18/24/21 mpg. This model year has three recalls and 17 total owner complaints, with the fuel/propulsion system cited as the top complaint area. Positioned within a model history spanning 1998 to 2025, the vehicle has seen a substantial decrease in reported issues from a high of 210 complaints in 2000 to a low of 7 complaints for the 2025 model year.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1520831U1E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnSTOPOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1520831U1E
Engine air filter165469BT1A
Spark plug22401EW61C
Front wiper blades288909CA0B alt 288909CA0A
Serpentine belt117209BU0B
Thermostat212009BT0A
Cabin air filter27277VX01A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length224 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height72 in
Wheelbase139.8 in
Curb weight4806 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Frontier of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3–8.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2025 PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.30 sec15.70 sec310 hp4WD
2025PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.60 sec15.80 sec310 hp4WD
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.30 sec15.60 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.50 sec15.70 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V67.90 sec16.00 sec310 hp4x4
2022PRO-4X Crew Cab (4'11.5" Bed) 3.8L V68.59 sec16.67 sec310 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs at 105,000 mi; coolant at 105,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 105,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 22,500 miKeyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Nissan Frontier is not directly represented in the available federal record, but the year-by-year trend provides clear context: complaints surged dramatically in 2022 to 110 (from just 17 in 2021) with 6 recalls, then dropped sharply to only 7 complaints by 2025 with 3 recalls—suggesting the manufacturer addressed significant quality issues introduced around the 2022 model year. The target year's complaint data shows relatively minor issues concentrated in fuel/propulsion and powertrain areas (2 each), with only 1 exterior lighting complaint, 1 visibility complaint, zero crash complaints, and 1 fire complaint. This pattern indicates the 2024 Frontier likely sits in a transitional phase where early production issues from 2022 have been largely resolved, but some residual零部件 problems persist in specific systems. The absence of crash complaints and the low overall complaint volume (implied by the 2025 improvement) are encouraging signals. A concrete takeaway: the 2024 Frontier appears to be a safer bet than the problematic 2022 model year while potentially offering the benefits of refinements made after that spike—making it a reasonable choice within this generation, though buyers should still verify any open recalls related to the fuel/propulsion and powertrain systems.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
22
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System2
Power Train2
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Exterior Lighting,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 22 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB09-131C2026-04-13StructureCERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision…
NTB25-0422025-09-10StructureEXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA YOU CONFIRM The customer states there is a…
NTB19-042F2025-02-20Electrical SystemAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped…
NTB19-033G2025-02-20Forward Collision AvoidanceINTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Frontier have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Frontier get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.