Nissan · model year 2026
2026 Nissan Frontier
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Nissan Frontier model years →
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 21 | 423 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 19 | 479 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.8 L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | Regular | 18 | 504 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V023000 2026-01-20 · model years 2025, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.