These are standard specifications for the 2016 Nissan Frontier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 5 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Body / Chassis : | Body-on-Frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $18,090-35,410 |
| Weight : | 4223 lbs | 1915.521 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 22 |
| Introduced At : | 2004 Detroit Mi |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L. |
| Power : | 152 HP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 89.0 mm | 3.504 in. |
| Stroke : | 100.0 mm | 3.937 in. |
| Compression : | 9.5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3954 cc | 241.3 cu in. | 4.0 L. |
| Power : | 261 HP (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 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
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
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : |  21.2% |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |  19.8% |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | 19.8% |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | 21.2% |
Recall
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20160229 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V181000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
2016 Nissan Frontier FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has wheelbase sizes of 125.90 and 139.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has lengths of 205.50 and 219.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a width of 72.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 40.00 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has legroom of 42.40 inches.Q: What is the 2016 Nissan Frontier's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier has a towing capaicty of 6300.00 lbs.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2016 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier was offered as a LWB Pickup, Pickup.Q: How much did the 2016 Nissan Frontier cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier had an MSRP of $18,090 - $$35,410 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2016 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2488 cc | 151.8 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 152 HP (111.872 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 171 Ft-Lbs (232 NM) @ 4400 RPM V 6 (3954 cc | 241.3 cu in. | 4.0 L.) with 261 HP (192.096 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) @ 4000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2016 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2016 Nissan Frontier had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.