Nissan Frontier 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Nissan Frontier 2WD across 29 model years, from the 1998 Nissan Frontier 2WD through the 2026 Nissan Frontier 2WD. The most recent 2026 Nissan Frontier 2WD returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2004 Nissan Frontier 2WD at 22 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Nissan Frontier 2WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Nissan Frontier 2WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2025 | 2025 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2024 | 2024 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2023 | 2023 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2022 | 2022 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2021 | 2021 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 2020 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 2019 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2018 | 2018 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2017 | 2017 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2016 | 2016 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2015 | 2015 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2014 | 2014 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2013 | 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2012 | 2012 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2011 | 2011 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2010 | 2010 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2009 | 2009 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2008 | 2008 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2007 | 2007 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2006 | 2006 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2005 | 2005 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2004 | 2004 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2003 | 2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2002 | 2002 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2001 | 2001 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2000 | 2000 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 21 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Nissan Frontier 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Nissan Frontier 2WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Nissan Frontier 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.