2009 Nissan Frontier Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2009 Nissan Frontier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
4-wheel limited slip
Body / Chassis :	Body-on-Frame
Production Years for Series :	2005 -
Price :	MSRP: $17,460-29,740 Invoice: $16,560-27,555
Weight :	4259 lbs \| 1931.85 kg
MPG City :	16
MPG Highway :	15
Introduced At :	2004 Detroit Mi

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	3954 cc \| 241.3 cu in. \| 4.0 L.
Power :	261 BHP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Torque :	281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	95.5 mm \| 3.76 in.
Stroke :	92.0 mm \| 3.622 in.
Compression :	9.7:1
Valvetrain :	24 DOHC (3 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Redline :	6000 RPM
Ignition system :	Electronic (direct ignition)

Transmission:
6 Manual , 5 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.368
2nd Gear :	2.518
3rd Gear :	1.743
4th Gear :	1.283
5th Gear :	1.000
6th Gear :	0.769

Handling

Recall

Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10E019000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Consequence	IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy	NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer	MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10E043000
Summary	MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Consequence	AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy	MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MARATHON SEAT COVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON GENERAL MOTORS, FORD, CHRYSLER, TOYOTA, OR NISSAN VEHICLES.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V401000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence	OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy	NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Manufacturer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20040601
NHTSA Campaign ID	08V690000
Summary	NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence	THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

2009 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$39,423
Avg. Home :	$232,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.73
Avg. Stamp :	$0

2009 Nissan Frontier FAQs (show)

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Q: What is the length of the 2009 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier has lengths of 205.50 and 219.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2009 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier has a width of 72.80 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2009 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 40.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2009 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier has legroom of 42.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2009 Nissan Frontier's towing capacity?A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier has a towing capaicty of 6300.00 lbs.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2009 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier was offered as a Crew Cab, Long Bed.

Q: How much did the 2009 Nissan Frontier cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier had an MSRP of $17,460 - $$29,740 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2009 Nissan Frontier have? A: The engine powering the 2009 Nissan Frontier was a V 8 (3954 cc | 241.3 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 261 BHP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2009 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2009 Nissan Frontier had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.

Nissan Monthly Sales Volume

December 2023

September 2023

200,334

March 2023

220,061

Additional Sales Volume Data

2009 Nissan Frontier Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Gear Ratios

Handling

Recall

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EQUIPMENT

MARATHON SEAT COVERS, INC.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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