Nissan · 1998–2027 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Nissan Frontier MPG by year
The EPA has rated 30 model years of the Nissan Frontier, from 1998 to 2027. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2004, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2027 model is 5% less efficient than the best 1998 model (21 vs. 22 MPG). The 2027 model is 2% more efficient than the median full-size pickup that year (21 vs. 20.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Frontier, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Frontier model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 24 | 20.5 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2026 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 24 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2025 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 24 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2024 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,214 |
| 2023 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 24 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 2022 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2021 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2020 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 21.5 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2019 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 22 | — | 8 | $2,214 |
| 2018 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 22 | — | 8 | $2,214 |
| 2017 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 22 | — | 8 | $2,214 |
| 2016 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2015 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2014 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2013 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 23 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2012 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2011 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2009 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2008 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 20 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2007 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2006 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 16 |
19 / 23 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 24 | 16.5 | — | 10 | $2,114 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 14 |
20 / 23 | 16 | — | 10 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 23 | 17 | — | 10 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 24 | 18.5 | — | 10 | $2,214 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 24 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
20 / 24 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1998 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 24 | 16 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Nissan Frontier year has the best fuel economy?
The 1998 Nissan Frontier, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which Nissan Frontier year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2020 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Nissan Frontier?
The 2027 Nissan Frontier is rated up to 21 MPG combined.