These are standard specifications for the 2021 Nissan Frontier, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
9 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2005 - |
| Introduced At : | 2004 Detroit Mi |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L. |
| Power : | 310 HP (228.16 KW) |
| Torque : | 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM) |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
9 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Nissan Production for 2021 : | 819,715 |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | |
Dimension(s)
Pickup
| Towing Capacity : | 6,720.0 lbs |
| Standard Payload : | 1,610.0 lbs |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 210.2 in | 5339 mm. |
| Width : | 73.0 in | 1854 mm. |
| Height : | 71.7 in | 1821 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 126.0 in | 3200 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 265/70R16, 265/65R17 or 265/70R17 |
| Wheels : | 16-inch steel or 17-inch aluminum-alloy |
| Optional Tires | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 265/65R17 |
| Tires : | 265/70R17 |
| Optional Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 17-inch aluminum-alloy |
Recall
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V457000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. |
| Consequence | A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V671000 |
| Summary | Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. |
| Consequence | A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: ? Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) ? Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) ? Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM ? Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. |
| 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.nhtsa.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2021 Nissan Frontier FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2021 Nissan Frontier?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2021 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a wheelbase size of 126.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2021 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a length of 210.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2021 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a width of 73.00 inches.Q: What is the 2021 Nissan Frontier's towing capacity?A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier has a towing capaicty of 6720.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2021 Nissan Frontier? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier was a Pickup.Q: What tires did the 2021 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier had 265/70R16, 265/65R17 or 265/70R17 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 2021 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier had 16-inch steel or 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Nissan produce in 2021? A: Nissan produced 819,715 automobiles in 2021.Q: What engine did the 2021 Nissan Frontier have? A: The engine powering the 2021 Nissan Frontier was a V 6 (3800 cc | 231.9 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 310 HP (228.16 KW) and 281 Ft-Lbs (381 NM). Q: What transmission did the 2021 Nissan Frontier have? A: The 2021 Nissan Frontier had a 9 speed Automatic gearbox.