This 2018 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X is a Solid Truck With a BIG Issue - Dude, I Love (or Hate) My Ride!
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- (www.TFLoffroad.com) We met up with Sean, the owner of 2018 Nissan Frontier to talk about his buying experience.
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A few points about this video (this is my Frontier):
1) $35,633 in August 2018 would have been $27,248 USD
2) Mileage is in litres per 100km. 13L/100km = 18.09MPG US, or 21.73MPG Imperial (Canada).
3) Locking rear diff ONLY available on Pro-4X and that was very important (see the TFL video going uphill vs a Taco, Canyon and Ridgeline).
4) I'll be happy top answer non-leading or argumentative questions, but please use a question mark (?) to make it easier spot actual questions.
5) For anyone thinking about doing one of these segments, this was a really cool experience.
6) I was mistaken in the total dealer dealer discount. It was about $1k WITH the better trade value vs the other Nissan dealer. But Smiths Falls Nissan was still super easy to deal with.
Nice job! I worked at Nissan and only saw the older trans cooler issues, and catalytic converter issues. I have an Xterra right now, former Tacoma owner.
I've always wanted to do Sumo springs on the rear of a truck like yours with moderate towing. Have you looked at rear axle helper tools to keep the truck level but not ruining the ride?
Why didn’t you pay invoice price instead of msrp?
I loved my frontier for the time i had it which was 2 years. it was a used 2006 4x4 model i got around 2016 although they are all the same lol. I changed trucks because I was reading too many bad things about the early models, leaking radiators in the automatic transmission fluid, bad timing chains , bad frames etc. After one of my ignition coils failed and broke one of my catalytic converters, I decided to go for a new truck. I was also starting to get rust where your stone chips are, above or around the plastic protector. The rust was behind the fender and starting to make spots on the outside. Everything else was rust free. I think most of those problems are resolved and you should be fine though. As a side note I would get 15L / 100km average on the highway 120km/h and sometimes 17L/100km in the winter time ( idling more ) with a bit of urban driving.
Always tough putting yourself out there on these videos. Nice job & thanks for sharing!
@@burwood69 do you have an xterra pro 4-x? I've always wanted one after they addressed the issues with the trans cooler issues, but haven't seen any good deals. I may get one with less than 70k miles or so but i really don't trust nissan quality with that many miles.
I like this guy, he is average truck owner to me
Todd R definitely. Could have a beer or two with him.
@@donperry8627 100%
Respect to the gentleman. Knows what he needs very clearly. He hit the nail on the head when he said more torque than Horsepower. Thats what you need in a truck and the fact that its simple to maintain and is reliable.
Thanks for the positive comment!
This is a true owner review, the auto magazine should be doing the similar. I found his comments were much much better than those so call the auto experts.
I pretty much bought a pro-4x for the same reasons this guy did. I test drove the Colorado's and the Tacoma and actually almost bought each of those. But surprisingly ended up getting a pro 4x not only for the price value but also it's the better truck and the most reliable. I crossed off the Colorado because of all the issues with the 8-speed shuddering and torque converter failures. And crossed off at the tacoma because of the transmission which likes to shift early and search gears it's a piece of crap as well. Even though this only has five speed It's the Best Transmission in the segment. I crossed off the ranger because it iwill cost 10000 more for the same features.
@@HiPlains1 the toyota transmissions are genuinely the most bizarre experience I've had with a truck. I've been going up a hill on the highway and my truck will just be in neutral for what feels like at least a full second and then go to the wrong gear and have either no power or rev like crazy and then it'll jump to the right gear. I dont use cruise control because it seems I can control the acceleration to make that happen less.
Huge fan of Nissan reliability. My Father’s 2003 Frontier is at 220,000 miles and still rides super smooth. Only thing we’ve had to replace is a timing belt at about 180,000 miles. My father used to tow a trailer with it when he first bought the truck new and was working in carpet cleaning, then when he worked at Rhino Lining had it double lined. Grew up and learned to drive in that truck, definitely has a special place in the family and in our hearts.
Great real-life review by a guy who drives where I drive. Subscribing on the strength of this excellent video. Thanks Sean and TFL.
great segment, i really enjoyed listening to you guys. He seems like a knowledgeable owner
I too was caught between a Taco and a Frontier. I am happy to have chosen a 2019 Pro4x with Lux pkg. :)
Fred C. taco way better
@@loganknupp9034 nope
Fred, just avoid American junk trucks, and you'll be fine.
I'm strongly considering a newer previous gen frontier as a early 20s guy next year. Thanks for the video. Great to see fellow Canadians on the channel too.
I also have the 18Pro4X. Incredible value, strong engine and solid on/off road. Running Kumho AT51's. I would do it all over again. Love the look of this rig, handsome truck.
Cool to see my favourite channel just down the road! Our dealers are very competitive around Belleville and kingston. Got my titan xd gas at bellville nissan for 18 thousand off the sticker price!
Great truck. Well done interview, both the truck owner and Steven.
I've had a 2018 for two years (though mine isn't the Pro 4X)...he's absolutely right about the steering wheel controls--they are laid out in a very sensible way, and are easier and more sensible to use than probably any other steering wheel button layout that I've seen. Also, comfort is terrific for a mid-size truck (my previous vehicle was a 2008 Ford Escape--and after a trip of 200 miles or so, I'd get out of that vehicle and feel like I'd been beaten up. No such thing happens in the Frontier, though). Have been extremely pleased with mine.
great interview/review, great guy with some solid knowledge and reasons for his frontier.... I hope it has served him well on some trips down south to Colorado and Utah!
My 18 Pro4x had similar stone chip issues since I live on a dirt road. I purchased a big truck rubber mud flap from Princess Auto, cut it into 4 and bolted them to the OEM mudflaps. Does not look the best but will save the paint as well as my trailers from getting peppered by small rocks. Did the same mod to my 13 Tundra TRD since I had rust starting on the bottom of the rear doors from stone chips.
That’s the oldest looking new vehicle I’ve ever seen. I love it.
It's the Stifler's Mom of trucks.
I have a 2008 with 197,000 miles on it and it looks like new!
@@psmelia2452 jajajajjajajaj sooooo fine
@@xc7049 I just traded my 2010 for a 2019. It had 320k on it. My dad has an 07 with almost 400k on it. No issues besides swapping the alternator twice.
My 05 xterra has 473000 km and runs like new still ,no leaks or oil usage, pulls like a train,, built real solid, will keep it till she drops.
Good questions, good answers, great review, thank you!
I have a 2017 Sv, have the same issue with paint,cheap cab trims.Still a great truck.Love driving off road , wonderful on snow.
My Desert Runner is the Same color. Love it!! Wish I had a camper like that though.
Thank you! That issue with paint is good to know. More bargening power while buying.
You guys should have the guy review his pontoon and camper!! They look really cool and these are the things people buy midsize trucks and body on frame SUVs for! He is very thorough and detailed!!! That would be an great addition to your series!!
I would gladly do that. I went from a 115 HP 2-stroke bow rider/fishing boat to a 25 HP 4-stroke pontoon. That's quite a change. And the SylvanSport GO is one funky trailer. But they're a car and truck channel, so they might not get a lot of views. Their recent "Overland" trip video was at the low end of viewer numbers for any TFL video. Stephens boat review was even lower in viewer numbers. But, when they built the Range Rover with the roof top tent I was hoping we'd see more true overlanding videos. Take an off-road camper trailer up some of the rougher trails in Colorado and Utah to see how it manages. Go off grid for a weekend and show what it takes in the real world in terms of water, electricity, food storage, etc.
EZ Fix/Rhino makes a clear adhesive protector that is very tough and is priced right. Auto paint and body stores sell it. Love my Frontier too, 2wd 4-cyl, king cab and automatic. Nice review.
The Frontier with the SV package is the towing package. It comes factory with a trailer hitch receiver. The pro4x is the offloading package and it doesn't come with a hitch receiver due to giving you more clearance for offroad driving from the factory.
Absolutely love the color and this truck!
Great video! I have a 2016 Pro 4x and yes fuel economy is terrible but this truck will do everything you ask of it. You cant beat the bang for the buck in every regard. I now have Bf Goodrich's ko2s on it and that was the finishing touch. It's an old body style but best in class if you ask me.
Those KO2s are great tires!
The paint job of my 2017 Frontier was suffering from driving on gravel just as yours is. Using touch-up paint I painted all the chips, and after they dried I carefully sanded them level with the original paint. Next I purchased some 14 mil 3M PPF (Paint Protective file, aka "Clear Bra"), and I applied it to the area under the doors (from the body side molding down - you truck doesn't have the moldings but it does have the indention where the molding would go), and remove the factory PPF from the fenders in front of the rear wheels and re-applied a much more generously sized one which covered all the paint chips I had repaired. I had to make my own patterns out of parchment paper, which I then translated to the PPF and cut them out and applied it to the vehicle. Anyways, that just my 2-cents on another option for you.
I love my FRONTIER , proud owner of 2010 FRONTIER PRO - 4X , 210 K no problem
This is a great review. I have a 2017 Pro 4X that I bought brand new. I love the truck. But the turning radius does suck. The truck I'm issued at my job is a 2016 F250 4x4 and it turns a lot tighter than my Nissan. The other thing I don't like is the arm rest. It sits way to low. As far as fuel mileage you can add a cold air intake kit. Not only does it get you better sound and a little more horsepower, it does give you a little better gas mileage.
Same issue here in Australia with stone chips. Fitted a set of aftermarket side step/rock sliders and no longer an issue.
All my trucks I only dare recommend after (5) full years of use and yes it sucks paint orange peel but to me and most real working truck guys it means nothing at all nice for your opinions always grateful & helps a ton !!!! thank you.
This was a great video. More in-depth then some of the others in this series. Probably because the owner was more engaged. I’m interested in the pro4x and glad to hear about the paint issue so I can deal with in accordingly if I move forward on one. Great job on this one guys.
It seems the best way to deal with the paint issue from new, without going to the Line-X/Rhino Liner solution, is to install rock sliders. They should keep stones from hitting the fender flares. The bumper tips would probably need a patch of stone guard, or maybe just spray some Line-X on the tips only. Good luck with your purchase.
Sean Melia there is a clear wrap. That might work down there too
I really liked my 01 Frontier. I have a 15 Titan Pro-4x now. Both have been super reliable.
Good video. Perfect example of a truck owner who knows what he needs and doesn't feel the need to get a full size pickup to satisfy some sort of macho nonsense. Pickups are great but lots of people don't need a full size. I like the Frontier but I like the Ranger a bit more. That may be my next vehicle. I'll check out the new Tacoma but I've test-driven the 2018 model 3 times and I did not like it on any of those test drives.
I've had 3 Frontier's - 2wd, SV, and Pro 4x - all were bomb-proof, zero issues even with off-road use
Only thing you got to do is relocate the differential vent if you go mudding and stuff cuz that can cause a lot of problem.
Research SMOD , strawberry milkshake of death
@@johnlopez3001 yikes. Curious if anyone's found a way to prevent that? (SMOD)
210k on my 2005 Xterra, from Minnesota to Mississippi to California, and saw dirt everywhere in between. I did see the transmission issue at 60k, but the dealer hooked me up with taking half off because I had mentioned it before and they couldn't replicate it
@@johnlopez3001 That's only with the 2005-2010 or 2012. Newer ones (I have a 2018, doesn't have that problem)
The man knows a good truck when he bought this one! My 2010 Frontier had the same stone chip [problem,..so I had a Autobody Repair Shop paint on a colour matched rock guard coating
all around the truck from lower edges up to about 18 inches.
As much as I liked my Frontier, I just wish they'd update that 4.0 litre engine and transmission.
Great video Stephen,..good job!
The 4.0L is bulletproof. The transmission could use a couple gears for efficiency though.
@@milanmitrovic9560 Yes it surely is, now they ( Nissan, or whomever is 'in charge' of making these good engines and transmissions ) have got to go back to the 'drawing table,.and get that powertrain to be more fuel efficient. That thought of your's of more gears, is a step in the right direction.
I really liked my Frontier, and if they do decide to improve it, as above, I'll be back in to the dealer very quickly.
Haha,. I just had an idle thought,...this is .just as long as they DO NOT think of a CVT as a way to achieve this goal!
06 frontier got new 260,000 issues replaced radiator do to recall. One frond right spindle. Just replaced the shocks and struts for the second time. If you change the fluids and maintenance properly this truck will last 300,000. Still burns no oil. Never had a car last this long. Paint does peal.
seahalk1 Pretty much agree as my 2k Xterra has been trudging along and now has 210k miles.
Im having a popping noise at
60k in the front end does that sound like strutt failure
I have a 2015 xterra pro-4x! I love it!
I have a Titan ProX and it's a solid truck. My wife's Titan has over 100,000 miles and it's running strong. Never had any problems.
There's a video on RUclips of a Nissan Frontier with 1,000,000 miles, ditto with Toyota Tundra. Stay away from American junk and just can't go wrong.
I consistently see frontiers for sale that have well over 250k miles. And over 300k miles. Most top out at like 350k miles. Which is pretty impressive compared to most trucks which top out at 250k miles. Seems like a good little truck.
Currently have 119k on my '15 Frontier SV 4x4, with a 3"/4" lift via Nisstec. Drive for Uber and Lyft on weekends, and regularly get compliments on it. Other than scheduled maintenance, its been very reliable.
Are you located in Denver? I ask because I'm also interested in dealing with Nisstec but I live in Eastern Ontario.
Love my 2019, has what I need and looks good. Got it with just over 7k miles now 3 years later just over 30k, plan to have this truck for a long time.
Really good information regarding stone and rock chips... I was thinking about a newer style, but now I might look for an older model.
If you get a new one like mine, negotiate a few extra square inches of stone guard.
Love the Frontier! Just traded in my 2017 4 banger for the new 2020 SV Midnight Edition and the new V6 and transmission is pure butter.
I have 2015 crew cab sv and it’s a great truck still working fine
I threw on oversized fender flares on my lifted Titan Pro4x, and so far have avoided stone chips for 8000 miles.
I had a 2018 Colorado and after a year I couldn't wait to get rid of that thing as I bought a 2019 Nissan Frontier SV. That 4.0 L V6 with a 5-speed transmission out pulls the Colorado any day. Yes, the Nissan Frontier is a little dated but that depends on the person's taste. when I bought my Nissan Frontier there was a $4,000 rebate from the manufacturer and $3,000 off from the dealer. Either though I only had the Colorado for a year they did pay off what I owed on without carrying anything negative over to the price of the Frontier.
Good interview. Maybe the best way to by an old truck is to buy a brand new one 🤔. But even every new full-size truck (except maybe Tundra) gets better fuel econ.
I Appreciate this guys experience.
Nissan frontier= fully boxed Titan frame( ability to Titan swap suspension and V8) , Dana 44 rear locking diff, powerful V6 , rear disc brakes and great seating position.
Toyota Tacoma= Cheap C channel frame, least powerful V6 , rear drum brakes, horrible seating position and Toyota tax.
That Titan swap-ability is very cool. We never even had a chance to discuss that.
Yah, Taco cheap frame ,everything horrible.... still over 200k sold last year with lots of after market support and highest resale.As for tax....... cause it's a T O Y O T A ! Nissan no tax, cause it's one of the least reliable brands. Meantime search RUclips or online forums on Frontier how many do you think will show up?
@@itlogutube Tacoma is an old platform just as much as the Frontier. Sales don't always dictate how good a product is. Toyota sales comes from customer perception of reliability. Doesn't mean they're the best or most innovative. Take Apple for example. Lots of android phones offer just as much and even more features than iphone, but Apple is a way more popular brand and receive more word of mouth recommendations, despite Samsung, LG and Foxconn actually making the parts and hardware for apple products. Toyota is no doubt a good brand, but they're not without their flaws with arguably cause the most deaths when it comes to defective parts and recalls on their vehicles.
I absolutely LOVE my 2019 Pro-4X. The rock chipping does worry me though so I was looking at either a total rocker bed-liner spray or adding some protecting rock sliders with a profile that would protect the painted area as well...
Rock sliders should protect your fender flares as long as they're proud of the tire width. You'll still need to do something to protect the bumper tips.
Considering a pre owned second gen Frontier (no gen 3 for me) and I’ll probably Line-X the rockers right away.
I bought my 2014 4x4 SV Frontier brand new with 107 miles on it. 7 years later, it has 72,000 miles and is still in perfect condition. The only thing wrong with it is my windshield cracked during a brutal winter storm a few years ago and I still have yet to fix it (it's along the bottom portion of the passenger side, so not a huge deal). I'm putting new tires and wheels on it in a few days, and I would like to get a couple tiny scratches buffed out soon. The interior looks brand new still. All in all, I love my truck. I paid 26,500 for it in 2014 and it's been worth every penny. I live in a very snowy climate and I needed something simple for work that would handle the snow. It's a beast in the snow. Really fun to drive. I think I'm officially a Frontier only type of guy now.
Bought my 2019 Frontier in Ontario Canada as well. Super reliable truck with a crazy good bang for the buck value. Hard to beat. I like the older mid-2000s styling as well, but that's obviously subjective.
I like mid 2000s styling too. This particular Nissan looks too outdated to me but I seriously think that 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL is the most beautiful car in history (including exotic cars, italian cars and other commonly considered beautiful stuff)
I like the styling too....have an 06 Frontier right now....will swap it with the pro4x after.
@@ldmtag I do think the GL is a good looking SUV as well, but not the best looking to me. Again all of that is subjective.
@@Leatherkid01 Nice! I find tons of Frontier owners run theirs until they cant anymore, and then just get a brand new one that looks the same but entirely refreshed.
@@milanmitrovic9560 Yup...mine is the extended SE V6 4x4...was a test run and i love it. The one i found was rust free ...so i grabbed it .(in Ontario as well). Wanted a 2WD (less parts to worry) but was rare in V6 round here.
Running boards with a wire mesh between rocker panel and steps helps a lot with stone chips on lower bed
I agree about the paint issue I live in Barrie and worked in Sudbury where I purchased my 2018 Nissan frontier pro-4x brand new and I never even thought about the paint issue until I noticed how bad it was after watching this video, if they had addressed it off the lot I wouldn't have rust happening already. I love my truck but I am a little disappointed in Nissan for knowing it's an issue and doing nothing about it. But the idea of line-x isn't bad
It's a real issue, my 17 had this problem, traded in for an 18 pro4x and immediately vinyl wrapped it, seems to be much better know, mines now lifted on 33s and the vinyl looks perfect with a two tone appearance
@Jacob - I looked you up on the Facebook forum. Your Pro-4X looks great! The lift looks about perfect. But I want to do the fender flares and front and rear bumpers, too. And it would have to be painted first. So, that's why I'm leaning towards Line-X (or Raptor).
First year Titan 4WD with off road package currently with 145k miles, not a single issue. Absolutely love it but I am now looking to go smaller. Two problems with Nissan, gas mileage and paint. For the problem stated here with chips, my Titan actually has factory color matched line-x like paint installed on those trouble areas and has held up very well.
Nice review-if the pitted extensions are a BIG problem - he's doing fine, as almost every fender extension on trucks collects pits in the real world. Dualies have it much worse. A trip to a good detailer would solve it - till it's driven again. A lot of Jeepers spray bed liner to combat the issue. BTY, we just bought a 2019 King Cab Pro-4 and we really look forward to pulling our off-road tear drop trailer with it.
I own a 15' Frontier SV with a few upgrades and love it. The good: it is good at many things. The Bad: plastic outdated interior, very low tech, turning radius. ..still an awesome truck (only if you get the V6 model).
I got a v4 2019 and I love it.
I love my tricked 2016 Pro-4x Frontier. It is even my daily driver. 15 MPG! It shreds in the dunes and crawls up mountains. I'm up to 120k with no problems. I've changed the tran fluid twice and I drive in the 1:1 ratio (O/D off) because my tires are larger than stock. If you can find a used Pro-4x I say pick one up but I'm not selling mine.
I bought a '13 a few days ago. Very happy so far!
Great video and great video quality. What camera do you use?
Here is my 2 cents:
My dad is a Nissan employee so I utilized an employee lease every year for the past 6 years.
Only one of those years was a 2016 Titan. The rest were Frontiers.
Of those Frontiers only 2 were SVs. I have had a leased Pro-4x for the past 3 trucks.
I gotta say, I love the Frontier. It's a no BS truck that will get the job done. And the Pro-4x model gets you everything you need with the base package.
If you want a roof rack, moonroof, heated side mirrors, leather seats, power adjustable seats then go for the Premium package. Me I didn't care for it.
My dad is fixing to retire soon so I can no longer get an employee lease so....my first truck purchase a Frontier Pro-4x! I am so satisfied but I am definitely throwing a few mods in to increase power performance and fuel economy lol.
What kinda mods for fuel economy man? I have a 19’ frontier SL that I just bought and I am trying to put that reliability everyone raves about to the test. Supposed to be my daily for the next 7-10 years.
@@jonathanrockstar1 There are quite a few mods that you can do to raise your fuel economy. A bigger (Cold Air Intake) or even a performance filter (K&N) can help improve your MPG by a bit. An aftermarket exhaust can help with your fuel economy as it improves the exhausting capability of the vehicle. Aftermarket headers can help. And there are also intake manifold spacers that can help because it allows for more efficient combustion. Keep in mind though that the more weight you put on the truck, the harder you hit the gas, the more city miles you put on, bigger lift, bigger tires, etc. can impede the improvement of your fuel economy. On my truck, I have only put in a K&N air intake which has given me about 1-2 extra MPG. I plan on putting a Borla Cat-Back exhaust on which in conjunction with the K&N should improve my economy by an extra 1-2 mpg.
Just came off of a 3,600 Mile road trip from Wisconsin to Idaho and back with my 2006 Frontier. I've owned it from new and this thing is just a great little truck. Nismo (now Pro4X) package with a bed cap. I take it off road, haul my fishing boat, bed top tenting in summer, everyday driver. The only issue is my kids keep growing now...so I'm going to need to get a larger Titan for the back seat capacity. The frontier has been the best vehicle I've ever owned hands down.
Good to know , just picked up a 2014 Pro4x. Thanks for sharing!
Agreed best thing I've ever owned.
I love my base model I don't have to second guess when I start it up everyday
Still love the way it looks.
I personally like the 2nd gen (this style) way better than the new design
@@nicholasmapes they released the new 2021 frontier look? Are they going off of the navarra look or something? I live in the states and bought a 2018 fronty SV 4x4 6 speed and I love the damn thing so much! It's such a beast going through all the snow we ve had so far
@@lilredwagon5311 the next gen will basically be a navarra
@@nicholasmapes well dangit anyways...thought it was gonna be something completely new that none of the other countries have
@@nicholasmapes all of them are basically Navaras (maybe different engines but still)
Ps or I could be wrong and there are other differences
My 2003 2.7, Auto., 4x4 Regular cab Tacoma has 267,750 US miles and runs like a top. As for rust issues in Colorado are minor. Both bumpers sandblasted and powder coated $80 each. I just use sand paper and wire brush to keep surface rust from becoming an eyesore. A bit of touch up and spray paint. I recently replaced rack and pinion, in and out power steering hoses, PS flush, alignment. Biggest repair: $2,695. Left exterior door handle $113, all dash area lighting $110, at 80K R&R hit and miss water pump, fan belts twice, and that's it. I power flush Transmission and engine coolant every 30K. Full synthetic Castrol 5W-50 every 3K. Both differentials and transfer case has 75W-140 synthetic Mobil 1. I can use new shocks and struts, but I can get by without that for now. My first Toyota and I'm highly impressed with the quality and toughness. My plans are for a new third generation SR Tacoma, and only two upgrades are 4x4 and automatic. I like the value of an entry-level Tacoma. Aluminum wheels, window tint, better tires, etc... Come with time. I got no problem with a work pickup that has black bumpers, mirrors, door handles. My 2003 has all I've mentioned along with Rockford "10 Sub, two 600 Watts Amps each, Infinity speakers, and Alpine deck for playing mid 60s to mid 80s Pop music. Toyota 4x4s are second to none.
So funny as my paint is peeling after 20 years and I’m thinking of wrapping mine. I like the everyday Joe style of this review. 🥂
Had to repaint my Tacoma at 12 yrs ownership. Clearcoat failure despite waxing cleaning regular. 3 mil paintjobs will not last forever.
David Cox Any other issues with the Tacoma outside of regular maintenance?
@@diemman70 Yes, I had unintended acceleration, which was fixed with a software update, that problem popped up at 74,000 miles, since the fix no trouble with that and am at 179,000 miles now.
I love Nissan I have a Nissan Patrol for 7 years( 190,000 kms) now as my family car never had any problem only major thing we did to it is just new brake pads, and that is driving here in Australia lots of dirt and rough road , even Frontier ( Navara ) are reliable here , it’s how you treat your vehicle regular service and don’t do anything stupid to it it should last for a long time
16 mpg sounds good to me, my 03' F150 gets 12.4 mpg and its a money pit. Definitely got my eyes on the Frontier truck , later 6 speed generation looks really good cause budget and fun factor
i agree it's an issue but it is what it is. i've had my 2008 for 10 years. lots of offroad use, lots of BC logging roads. i tape off a line just below the gas cap cover, and put multiple layers of plasti-dip spray. works well. reapply every couple years. the best solution would be a proper application of line-x etc. i took the cheap road and it's working out fine for me. looks totally fine.
BC logging roads are on my long term list for camping. We travel to Vancouver Island frequently and I can attest that the logging roads out there are way rougher than the ones in Ontario and Quebec. The potholes alone will swallow up a small car.
Had the Frontier and the Titan Pro4x. Awesome trucks and rock solid motor and transmission. Never has any issues. Pulled a 20 ft bass boat with my Fronty and strong puller. Price on these alone are why I wont buy a Tacoma. Nissan Trucks are very underated.
I have the same color. I have the same issues. I touched up all the spots I could that looked bad amd i bought more of that clear rock paint protector used ceran wrap put it on the truck where it was chipping the worst traced the design with a marker and then transferred it to the clear paint protection cut it out and installed it myself. The 3m paint protection role was like $10 I think. The clear coat also stinks on nissan it's so easy to scratch just like the interior panels. Otherwise a good truck. It tows better then the 2012 tacoma I had with a 4.0. I have electric brakes and helper bags. I will say I have ended up in a situation where I went to a farm auction and ended going way way over payload and towing capacity and honestly it handled it. I definitely won't do it daily but if there's a situation that calls for it it will handle it.
I handed a 2008 Pathfinder and I loved that SUV, the power train is solid, great to drive. I know is a bit different from the frontier and very similar at the same time
Even the Stone gaurd on my 17 Titan is mediocre. I'm gonna linux the lower half in a couple years. My neighbor did his truck and looks great. That's a good looking truck!
I have a 16 pro 4x lux edition. It's great except for the turning radius.
I just bought a 13 P4x lux 3 days ago. The first thing I noticed was the turning radius. My 02 Xterra turned circles inside this one.
That is the only issue with mine. Not a deal breaker, but it could have been if I was a tradesman that was backing up into tight spaces all day. My wife's Rav 4 steering is 1000X tighter and far more responsive.
These are great trucks first thing to do is change the radiator to a CSF all aluminum radiator to avoid the stock ones defect of cracking and mixing fluids and they run forever!
I have a 2018 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x as well. Doesnt have the roof rack, leather, or sunroof. I didn't care about none of those personally. I got the price down to $25,600 and got $3,000 for my trade in which out the door I paid $22,600 for mine. Brand new, not used. Great truck hands down. I thought about the traction boards if anyone is wondering. What I did was I had used tires on the side of the house I cut the side walls completely off and used a saw to cut the tread (which takes time due to the wires). I used 2x4s and screwed the tire tread to the wood (2x4s) and made my own traction boards. Costed me like $4 only because I had to go buy the wood at home depot but i had everything else. Just food for thought if anyone is wondering. Cheers!
Update:
I got my 2018 at the end of the year just before 2019 and obviously before the Ranger came out also. Dealership's do big discounts when they are trying to make room for the new model years to put on the dealers lot.
I purchased a 2018 Nissan Frontier Pro-4x about six months ago. I paid $25k out the door and it only had 18k miles on it. You simply can't beat the price considering all of the bells and whistles (like a locking rear differential) when you compare the Frontier to other mid-size trucks. Sure, is it a little long in the tooth but if you know that going in, you won't regret the ruggedness and reliability of the Fronty. Great video!!
I like this guy! Very nice fellow Candian! haha
Great video! Beats Roman and his son teaching us the difference between a full-size truck and a midsized truck. Duh.
That’s a nice truck but the paint issue would bug me too. I have seen others with side steps and that blocked the small rocks on gravel roads from flying up and damaging the paint. They would just take them off if they planned any off roading
THIS is what a truck review should be. Truck reviews about a new vehicle I’d argue are kinda useless. They show the features and abilities.
But it’s best to review a proxy after thorough use and some history behind it. Just my $0.02. I refuse to review things until I’ve gotten to REALLY test them.
Truck is cool. Owner is cool nice to see a owner review of this
Thank you!
Just picked up my 2019 pro4x for $31.000 Cdn fully loaded with the rockford fosgate system and don't have a single thing bad to say about this truck glad I made the purchase
I just bought a Frontier SL. I test drove all the models. The main reason I chose this truck is price and because I like the simplicity. No turbos, no all wheel drive, no lane assist etc. All this stuff is just more to fail down the road and at great expense I bet.
I have a sixteen in the same color and trim. No paint issues here. Bought it used with 37k. Lots of talk about the fuel economy, but fuel economy is not the the bottom line in terms of cost of ownership. It is still one of the lowest cost of ownership midsized trucks. Especially if you buy used and avoid the $14k first year depreciation. A 8-10 speed automatic may seem better with better fuel economy and closer shifting, but the longevity has proven to not be that good. It doesn't pay off to get better fuel economy if you have to cough it all up in a transmission repair, or replacement.
Very interesting. The paint chipping is very disturbing. Thanks for the info. Nice that you can said you wouldn't buy it again. Seems honest. Not like most vehicle happy talk.
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. And I bet TFL does, too. I'm sure it helps validate the series for them.
Love my 16 pro4x 6mt. My only problem with it has been the heated seat. It burned a hole through my pants and almost lit my pants on fire! It happened right after my warranty expired too. I'm pretty sure I'm the only person this happened to though. Otherwise, this truck has gotten me through almost everything i've thrown at it. Currently on 33's.
In addition to tires and skid plates you also get Bilsteins and a rear locker with PRO4x.
Yes - but when standing there looking at the camera I couldn't remember that one key pint about the locker! It's only available on the Pro-4X. Doh!
I need that arm rest booster for my 07 Pathfinder.
I own one. Turning radius sucks and the front seats aren’t comfortable for long distance travel. Has more room inside and horse power then a Tacoma. It also fits in my garage. Lastly it was a lot more affordable. I paid $26,000 used. It had 35,000 miles on it.
That is wild I have been a subscriber for a couple years now, with Steve up in Ontario I thought that was pretty cool but cobourg I live just 15 minutes east of there lol
i have a 2018 pro 4x and ive been using it as my work truck (electrician) and daily driver and i love it, the only thing i wish was different would be a bigger arm rest but i dont think calling it "old" or "ancient tech" is actually a bad thing if anything it means its more reliable. especially with how much is controlled through these new dashes and the like it gets expensive and stuff breaks and gets recalled and they legally dont have to tell you unless its a safety issueeee. to me the frontier is a solid truck at a good price and i'd buy it all over again
Justin, I got an armrest pad at Amazon.ca. (It's discontinued or I would post the link) It helps raise the height, but it doesn't help the length.
why do some pro4xs have paint matched door handles and some dont? i have a grey 2016 pro4x with the luxury package and it has painted door handles.
I have the same issue on my 2012 frontier regarding paint chips on bumper and rear quarter. Nothing you can do. I tried repainting the bumper corners but even that stone guard stuff isnt strong enough.
Simple and reliable. It’s a beautiful thing!
Yeah, Ford's business model is to distract you with a bunch of "packages" & plastic add-ons, so that you don't notice the inferior reliability. My mechanic teacher in high school told us: "FORD stands for Fix Or Repair Daily"
Very thorough interview! Nice job!
I was told by my dealer in the US that there will be no 2020 models for the Frontier. They are coming out with a new model in 2021
I have a '15 cc sv 2wd in white and my paint chips real easy. Tow between 3 and 4000 regularly and have no problems. Had it 1.5 years put roughly 33k on it going to need brakes soon. It has around 80k. Routine maintenance is all it needs. Turning radius only real complaint
I just got one after THANKSGIVING! Like the guy said mpg SUCKS but it's a truck and I knew it and the turning radius SUCKS. But other than that it's a bad truck in a GREAT WAY! IT'S SOLID my wife drives it daily and I drive our Subaru forester since I drive far she fell in love with it it's our family mobile now even though the gas SUCKS. The price is tough to beat and most people are not having any problems from them
This is me..but I'm 29 years old. I want a truck, that does truck things. Simple, reliable and proven. I've had 3 Frontiers. Only truck I'd buy. 🤷♂️