2013
Nissan Frontier

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Available trims

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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S
    Starts at
    $17,990
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas i4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    982 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Auto S
    Starts at
    $19,990
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas i4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    930 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV
    Starts at
    $21,400
    19 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas i4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    937 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S
    Starts at
    $22,030
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,471 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab I4 Auto SV
    Starts at
    $22,450
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas i4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    919 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab V6 Auto SV
    Starts at
    $23,040
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,449 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
    Starts at
    $23,080
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,459 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab V6 Auto Desert Runner
    Starts at
    $23,760
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,475 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV
    Starts at
    $23,890
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,515 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $23,990
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,479 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $24,710
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,387 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S
    Starts at
    $24,730
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,285 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto Desert Runner
    Starts at
    $25,010
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,394 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV
    Starts at
    $25,140
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,409 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab Auto SV
    Starts at
    $25,740
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,379 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto S
    Starts at
    $25,780
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,362 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab Manual SV
    Starts at
    $26,590
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,363 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $26,990
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,383 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SV
    Starts at
    $27,410
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,109 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV
    Starts at
    $27,840
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,223 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $29,330
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,267 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $30,220
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,125 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD King Cab Auto PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $30,530
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,194 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $30,590
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,321 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $31,090
    16 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,223 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto PRO-4X
    Starts at
    $31,270
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,052 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab SWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $33,240
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,222 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab LWB Auto SL
    Starts at
    $33,790
    15 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,091 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

New Desert Runner trim level
Four-cylinder or V-6
King Cab or crew cab only
no regular cab
Off-road-oriented PRO-4X model

The good & the bad

The good

V-6 tows up to 6,500 pounds
Maneuverability
Forward visibility
Off-road capability

The bad

Basic interior
Tiny backseat (King Cab)
Mushy brake feel
Wind noise on the highway
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Safety review

Based on the 2013 Nissan Frontier base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Rollover rating
3/5
19.8%
Risk of rollover
19.8%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
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    1,195 lbs
    Payload Capacity
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
4.5 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.5
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

By Marissaf from Torrance , ca
Owns this car
June 19, 2020

Honda accord

It’s only 7 years old and won’t pass the smog test. The steering capability is not good wont steer completely like it won’t turn to both directions well especially when ur making a left turn, takes several attempts to make the turn .
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.0
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By Dan from Schenectady, NY
Owns this car
May 15, 2020

Great look/style for a truck

This is a fantastic truck. Plenty of power for what I need. Interior feels great. Bed size is more than adequate. Exterior looks sharp. Overall, better than I imagined.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2013 Nissan Frontier?

The 2013 Nissan Frontier is available in 5 trim levels:

  • Desert Runner (2 styles)
  • PRO-4X (4 styles)
  • S (6 styles)
  • SL (4 styles)
  • SV (12 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2013 Nissan Frontier?

The 2013 Nissan Frontier offers up to 19 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2013 Nissan Frontier reliable?

The 2013 Nissan Frontier has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2013 Nissan Frontier owners.

Is the 2013 Nissan Frontier a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2013 Nissan Frontier. 90.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.5

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