Fuel economy details

Nissan Frontier 2026

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

21combined MPG

19 / 24city / highway MPG

$3,200estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

SIDI · Automatic (S9)

21 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionAutomatic (S9)

Tailpipe CO₂423 g/mi

EPA base modelFrontier

Start-stop systemYes

Efficiency and cost

EPA fuel economy score: 4
EPA greenhouse gas score: 4
Estimated annual petroleum use: 14.2 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $4,000 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 21 EPA records from 2026 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 81%
Combined MPG vs median: 1 MPG above the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $150 lower than the class median.

NHTSA safety recalls

Recall information for this model year

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for this 2026 Nissan Frontier. A VIN is required to confirm whether a specific vehicle is affected.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHCampaign 26V023000

Issue: 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 Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

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 PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall data, last checked October 3, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA before taking action.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.