Trim Report

Nissan Frontier S2016

Includes:FRONTI|S
$1,250
Starting From
2,244
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 2,244 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,250
Max $48,010
From $1,250
Fresh

S Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,997
$5K–$27K
248 listings107,460 avg miles
Desert Runner
From$8,498
27 listings|$8K–$24K
LE
From$4,995
17 listings|$5K–$12K
NISMO
From$1,400
12 listings|$1K–$14K
PRO-4X
From$7,500
5,476 listings|$8K–$62K
Pro-X
From$16,795
1,604 listings|$17K–$48K
S
From$1,250
2,244 listings|$1K–$48K
S/C
From$8,999
3 listings|$9K–$11K
SE
From$1,150
108 listings|$1K–$22K
SL
From$2,300
206 listings|$2K–$48K
SV
From$1,400
9,589 listings|$1K–$66K
XE
From$1,050
49 listings|$1K–$15K

2016 Nissan Frontier S Pricing

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Where to Find Nissan Frontier S

Location data for all 2016 Nissan Frontier trims combined

43States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 42 other states nationwide.

Nissan Frontier Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Nissan Frontier trims

Elevated

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 42 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
42
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
16V1810002016-31-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.

An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 42 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Nissan Frontier. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags8
02Fuel/propulsion System5
03Engine5
04Unknown Or Other5
05Structure3
42 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Nissan Frontier Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Nissan Frontier trims

17–21mpg combined
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15-19city
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21-23hwy
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$2,100-$2,600/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2016 Nissan Frontier returns 17–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Frontier 2WD - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
19 city23 hwy~$2,100/yr5/10 Average
Frontier 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
19mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 2WD - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
18mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 4WD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
16 city21 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average
Frontier 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

S Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Nissan Frontier S

How does the S compare to other Nissan Frontier trims?

The S occupies a distinct position in the Nissan Frontier range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Nissan Frontier S?

Budget for standard S maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Nissan Frontier S?

For the S, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Nissan Frontier buyer's guide.

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