2024 Nissan Frontier 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
Combined
21
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
437 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3.8L, 6-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,207/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,255/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,777/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,954/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,230/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,221/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,994/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,299/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,103/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,177/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 21 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems15 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints for the 2024 Nissan Frontier 2WD. Top reported issues include brakes, power train and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
4
Power Train
4
Fuel System
3
Electrical System
2
Structure
2
Engine
2
Suspension
2
Air Bags
1

2024 Nissan Frontier 2WD problems by category: Brakes: 4 complaints, Power Train: 4 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Structure: 2 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 09/24/2025ODI#11689417
We have a fleet of 2023-2025 Nissan Frontiers. Starting in December of 2024 we began having problems with the vehicles electrical system going wild and shutting the trucks down. It causes all of the…
Fuel SystemFiled: 02/21/2025ODI#11644054
Since I purchased this vehicle (2024 Nissan Frontier) in October 2023 I have complained to the dealership of a hesitation from a stopped position. The hesitation of a few seconds occurs only if from a…
Power TrainFiled: 07/20/2024ODI#11603560
2024 New Nissan Frontier Pro 4x was purchased on 07/10/2024. On 07/18/2024 I was driving on the freeway and exited coming to the cross street which I needed to make left hand turn on. I was behind one…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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