Nissan Frontier first generation

Nissan Frontier first generation
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The Nissan Frontier first generation (1998–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: D22 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,681–5,532 mm
Width1,689–1,826 mm
Height1,588–1,824 mm
Wheelbase2,649–3,330 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

797 complaints for model years 1998–2004. 78 crashes · 19 fires · 59 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Fuel system 92
  • Tyres 67
  • Airbags 50
  • Electrical system 46
  • Engine 33
  • Transmission and drivetrain 30

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Nissan Frontier first generation

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–20042.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1998–20042.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA251–263 g/km
2000–2004CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
2000–20043.3 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive15–17 MPG (13.8–15.7 L/100 km) EPA325–368 g/km
1999–20043.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive14–17 MPG (13.8–16.8 L/100 km) EPA325–394 g/km
1999–2004CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km
1998–20002.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2004Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.2–12.4 L/100 km 5-cycle281–285 g/km
1998–2004Pickup truck: Standard2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual10.9–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle251–317 g/km
1999–2004Pickup truck: Standard3.3 LPetrol5-speed manual14.1–16.4 L/100 km 5-cycle324–377 g/km
1999–2004Pickup truck: Standard3.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic14.3–16.0 L/100 km 5-cycle329–368 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.