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Nissan Frontier 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Nissan Frontier 4WD across 22 model years, from the 1998 Nissan Frontier 4WD through the 2026 Nissan Frontier 4WD. The most recent 2026 Nissan Frontier 4WD returns 19 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2024 Nissan Frontier 4WD at 20 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 4WD 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 4WD. 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 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,150
2025 2025 Nissan Frontier 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,150
2024 2024 Nissan Frontier 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG $3,000
2023 2023 Nissan Frontier 4WD 20 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG $3,000
2022 2022 Nissan Frontier 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,150
2021 2021 Nissan Frontier 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 23 MPG $3,150
2020 2020 Nissan Frontier 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 23 MPG $3,150
2019 2019 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2018 2018 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2017 2017 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2016 2016 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2015 2015 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2014 2014 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2013 2013 Nissan Frontier 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2012 2012 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2011 2011 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2010 2010 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2009 2009 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2008 2008 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2000 2000 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
1999 1999 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
1998 1998 Nissan Frontier 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500

How the Nissan Frontier 4WD compares against the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the Nissan Frontier 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2026 Rivian R1T Dual Max (22in)
87 MPG 2026 Rivian R1T Performance Dual Max (22in)
87 MPG 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Large (22in)
85 MPG 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Standard (22in)
85 MPG 2026 Rivian R1T Performance Dual Large (22in)
85 MPG 2026 Rivian R1T Dual Large Plus (22in)
82 MPG
2026 Nissan Frontier 4WD
19 MPG

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.