The 2024 Nissan Frontier gets 19 to 21 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Frontier 2WD at 21 mpg.
In the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, the Frontier ranks 8th (tied with 1 other) of 11 for combined mileage (20 mpg), 6th (tied with 1 other) of 11 for yearly fuel cost ($3,100 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 7th of 11 for tailpipe CO2 (438 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 21 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 417 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 192 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Frontier's best version, 17 other models get the same and 52 get less. The 2024 Frontier's cheapest version costs $2,950 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 128 cost less, 9 the same and 118 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2024 Ford Ranger | 2024 Ranger 4WD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 22 | $2,850 | 402 |
| 6 | 2024 Honda Ridgeline | 2024 Ridgeline AWD | 21 | $2,950 | 441 |
| 6 | 2024 Ram 1500 | 2024 1500 4WD (6-cyl 3.6 L) | 21 | $2,950 | 417 |
| 8 | 2024 Nissan FrontierThis car | 2024 Frontier 4WD | 20 | $3,100 | 438 |
| 8 | 2024 Toyota Tundra | 2024 Tundra 4WD (Hybrid, Regular Gasoline) #3 | 20 | $3,100 | 439 |
| 10 | 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2024 Gladiator 4WD (Automatic 8-spd) | 19 | $3,300 | 466 |
| 11 | 2024 Nissan Titan | 2024 Titan 4WD | 17 | $4,550 | 519 |
Pick a 2024 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Frontier 2WD, 6-cyl 3.8 L: 18 mpg city, 24 highway, 21 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Frontier version is $2,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Frontier costs $143 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Frontier costs $715 less to fuel than the Tundra (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Frontier (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Frontier | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 2024 Tundra 4WD (Hybrid, Regular Gasoline) #3 | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 1 lower | $150 more a year | Compare |
| 2024 Honda Ridgeline | 2024 Ridgeline AWD | 21 mpg | $2,950 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2024 Jeep Gladiator | 2024 Gladiator 4WD (Automatic 8-spd) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 2 lower | $350 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier 2WD | 6-cyl 3.8 L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-wheel | 18 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 437 | cheapest |
| 2024 Frontier 4WD | 6-cyl 3.8 L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,100 | 438 | +$150 |
| 2024 Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 6-cyl 3.8 L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,300 | 469 | +$350 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Frontier; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Frontier 2WD puts out 437 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 437 to 469.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Frontier 2WD: fuel economy score 4, greenhouse gas score 4.
Best combined figure of the Frontier gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2017 | 21 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 | |
| 2018 | 21 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 | |
| 2019 | 21 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 | |
| 2020 | 20 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 20 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 20 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 21 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2025 | 21 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 21 mpg | 3 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 6 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
The 2025 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier 2WD, 6-cyl 3.8 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Frontier 4WD, 6-cyl 3.8 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Frontier 4WD PRO4X, 6-cyl 3.8 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
3 2023 versions have no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 23 complaints, 3 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: FRONTIER CREW CAB, FRONTIER KING CAB.
23 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Frontier are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
0 of the 23 reports say the car was in a crash, 1 mentions a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: FRONTIER CREW CAB, FRONTIER KING CAB.
3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Nissan Frontier at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: FRONTIER CREW CAB, FRONTIER KING CAB.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Frontier itself is at 20 mpg.
More Nissan models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Frontier 2WD with 21 mpg combined (18 city, 24 highway).
The 2024 Nissan Frontier costs between $2,950 and $3,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Frontier 2WD at $2,950; the dearest is the 2024 Frontier 4WD PRO4X at $3,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2024 Frontier 4WD: 20 mpg combined (18 city, 22 highway); 2024 Frontier 4WD PRO4X: 19 mpg combined (18 city, 21 highway).
The 2024 Nissan Frontier is 8th of 11 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado at 24 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 21 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Ram 1500 at 21 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Toyota Tundra at 20 mpg.
The 2023 model had 6 tested versions and the 2024 model has 3. The best figure went from 21 to 21 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 3; 2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD: rollover 3. The agency lists 4 variants; the first 2 are shown.
23 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Frontier are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Power Train (6 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Nissan Frontier (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Nissan Frontier: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Nissan Frontier: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Nissan Frontier: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Nissan Frontier: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Nissan Frontier: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.