2015 Nissan Frontier problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Frontier get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Frontier at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 22 highway).

Q: How much is a 2015 Nissan Frontier worth?

Comparable 2015 Nissan Frontier listings run roughly $15,888–$24,500, typically around $21,413 (from 54 vehicles).

2015 Nissan Frontier at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints33

Combined19 mpg

Typical price$21,413

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2015 Nissan Frontier recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2015 Nissan Frontier.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2015 Nissan Frontier common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Wheels

Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

2015 Nissan Frontier MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,308

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2015 Nissan Frontier worth?

Low

$15,888

Typical price

$21,413

High

$24,500

From 54 comparable 2015 Nissan Frontier listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Nissan Frontier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,540

Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,400

Total$23,940

Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($21,413) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,010), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.