@@GarageMatters_vroom My last payment was 2006. My dad bought a 1995 Nissan hardbody because of a recommendation from a family member and an ambulance ran the truck over, unfortunately the insurance company totalled it out but it still ran great even after the accident with 200 thousand miles. He taught me how to drive a 5 spd manual in that truck. I miss that truck but him much more. He passed away in April of 2023. He is with king Jesus now, no more suffering.
The Frontier is a durable, great running truck. Especially the 4.0 engine and 5 speed automatic. They will last practically forever if the maintenance is kept up with
So far no major complaints that would make me want to get rid of it. The tranny is considered a dinosaur by today's standards but it works! Thanks for stopping by
I got my 2011 Frontier in 2012. May 2024, still runs like it did when I bought it. It’s got 120K miles and it’s fun to drive. It’s also paid for and that makes it a real winner! 😊 No mechanical issues. I’ve replaced the a/c blower motor, a/c switch, the passenger side window regulator, put in LED headlights and fog lights, and the paint looks mostly good except on the front fenders where it chipped a bit.
Hey thanks for sharing. I'm looking at buying a 2010 frontier w 190k I was a little worried on how reliable it is. Good to know they run good. Hated my wife's Altima with cvt.
@@SMISURKA Thanks for stopping by! The proof is in the pudding (comments section). I've never been a fan of cvt, hopefully you find a good deal out there!
I just recently got a 2019 pro4x with low km on it, and fn love it. I also got a bed extender and like the versatility of it. Also got a hard tri fold tonneau and custom mats. It is a good alternative to a tacoma. Its just all around a good honest truck that delivers all my needs and its easy to live with.
I’m a new Tacoma owner but I shopped the Frontier too so I appreciate your content as well as your truck. Good work bruv. Thanks for creating and sharing.
I grew up around Tacomas and T100s so Toyota was the natural choice for me, but at the time of my purchase I just couldn't justify the price tag of a 2010/11 Tacoma, still a nice truck. Thanks for the critique and stopping by!
2005 Frontier here I got 3rd owner at 157k. I'm at 183k staying on top of maintnenace. No lights, runs and drives good. Look into the air bag light. It's usually the spiral cable behind the steering wheel. Sometimes it's impact sensors.
Glad to hear yours is running well. I've checked for loose connections underneath the seats and under the center console but all is fine there. I haven't checked behind the steering wheel but will probably do that since it could be an easy fix. Thanks!
Thanks! Not really sure what year after 2018 they did away with the 4.0 liter V6 but it appears like the majority of owners don't have any major issues and agree its a lot of truck for your money.
You can go back as far as 2010, just make sure the transmission shifts well and that the radiator was replaced to prevent SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake of Death) where coolant contaminates the trasmission fluid. Mine was an ear!y 2010 but the orjginal owner replaced the radiator before the issue damaged anything. Later 2010s already had the new style radiator.
I have a 2010 SE 4x4 that just hit 134k miles after a 2000 mile road trip. I love the truck and it's running really well. The only real issues I've had is that the parking brake won't hold the truck on a grade despite replacing and adjusting the shoes, and there is a problem with the brake booster that makes the pedal feel like the brakes need to be bled. I'm the second owner and the original owner took good care of it mechanically but not cosmetically so I had to do a deep clean and some light body repairs after I bought if. These trucks are solid and I could see myself keeping it for another 10 years, especially since I have several newer SUVs to spread out my annual miles.
4x4, nice! Thats my only grip and should have went 4x4 from the start but it's ok, I don't put myself in those tough spots. Sounds like the brake booster is going bad, I've had several other vehicles act the same way. I'm the same way, multiple vehicles to spread the annual miles. 🍻
@@w.miller7282 I have owned both frontier and Tacoma, but the frontier is just a better truck over all I do miss my frontier but I still love the Tacoma.
I have a 2007 Frontier it's been a very reliable truck. The only major work i had done was to replace my transmission at 250 000 km. Rust and paint are starting to be an issue but I will drive it till it dies lol.😂
Love the frontier. I have brought several back to the dealers ship from the auction and they do not stay on the lot for more then a couple of weeks. I wish Nissan could have figured out how to make the Titan as reliable !
It's a truck with a bed that is easy to drive around town, sometimes thats all you need. I have no experience with the Titan but heard mix reviews on them.
I got a used 2019 one since it’s the last year with that engine and transmission. Only has 55k miles on it. I changed the atf and filter. It should last a very long time.
2014 King Cab 4x4 V-6 SV owner w/ 93k (the truck. My mileage is much higher) Bought used 3 years ago, no Bro-Dozer mods. Just ratchet straps, bungee cords, a tape measure, seat covers (seats were worn but not ripped. I intend to keep it that way), Smart Liner floor mats (since WeatherTech got greedy), DC Inflator, 4 way lug wrench, work gloves. Routine: Serpentine belt, battery, filters and fluids. New Skins are on the docket. Yoko's are worn. I'm thinking Michelin (never had a vehicle they didn't improve) Unscheduled: Crank sender/sensor (1st cylinder bank went, 2nd one 8 months later), crossover pipe repair (welded. Holy Crap a new one is outrageous) driver's side power window switch (Amazon, 3 minute replacement) and presently I need to get the HVAC fan solenoid replaced (heat/AC has one speed, medium- runs constantly).Rear window slider latch (JB Weld to the rescue). Problems: The drivers window freezes up in the winter if I don't leave it just slightly cracked, Shifter once froze up stuck in drive after driving through a surprise slushy snowstorm. Managed to get it into neutral to turn the engine off then waited 8 hours for it to thaw, fixed itself. Moral of the story: if it's that bad out, stay home. Loves: Sightlines are nice and low and windshield is high enough to see the traffic lights, even when almost overhead. Interior plastics look Lil' Tykes grade but are damn near indestructible. Can operate everything with gloves one. The utilitrack rail system (including the ones on the bottom of the bed) are the best cargo securing system of any truck ever. I can park with the Cool Kids at the Home Depot/Lowe's Contractor's lot. If I put the front wheels on a couple pieces of 2X8 I can do the oil change with no jacks or ramps. The 'Holy S***' acceleration on onramps from about 50-70 mph. 87 octane fill ups. Driving position is perfect, unlike the 'Celica with a lift kit' Tacoma setup. Tolerates (personality quirks of the truck's. Mine are too many to list): Turning radius of a small Naval vessel. Rides like a truck. Oils gauge is actually an idiot gauge, it's just a warning light with a needle. 140 mph speedometer is ludicrous. The f***ing oil filter is mounted sideways and near impossible to finagle out from behind the skid plate without hot oil running down your arm or onto the driveway. To sum it , I originally was hunting for a used Taco, discovered the Toyota Tax, settled on the Fronty and glad I settled. I'm old enough that this will probably be my last truck but I intend to hang on to this lovable mutt for as long as I can. It's done everything I've ever needed it to do and occasionally more than expected.
I also have a 2010, 112k miles, white, with same basic specs. I have had no major issues but I am a maintenance freak so I keep all in good condition. I would have to challenge the towing 5000lbs though. Nissan/ Datsun have never been known for stability under tow. But I have a 2020 F350 and a 2023 Tacoma for that. In short, The Frontier is a decent run around town truck that seems to have ok quality. But even in Japan, it is considered the low end vehicle (Like Mazda). Toyota and Subaru would be the top two.
Agreed with towing stability over a certain weight and configuration. I've used it for boat and trailer towing roughly around 3500-4000lbs and does just fine but that one off instance with a UHaul car hauler and Camry was really pushing the limits and something I'll never do again (white knuckles and highly not recommended from experience). I've never owned anything bigger then this Frontier but would imagine a better towing experience due to the longer wheelbase and weight, thanks for stopping by.
I actually think the frontiers are built better than the Toyota. No . Seriously. I've had both. Have a Tacoma now. And have had frontiers. I think the frontiers are made better. Least here in America. I don't know about Japan. My frontiers were made in Tennessee I think? The tacoma came from texas now all Mexico. But in the frontier even looking at the bed welds, hard body on YEARS ago all the way through the current and looking at the frames they have been made better. Toyota just recently decided to try a boxed frame again. I actually think what drove Toyota to be the leader wasnt the quality of the truck. I think Nissan made a better truck. I think what drove Toyota to be the leader was much more marketing and more advertising. There's also a double standard. Toyota has drive by wire recalls, engine recalls, entire frame recalls and people still say how great they are engineered 😂😂. Nissan has transmission issues which they correct and never hear the end of it. Forever tarnished. Also people buying frontiers at more apt to use them for work. People buying Toyota not so much. Toyota used to be good. But I question if the Tacoma, or Hilux, was really ever better than the Nissan/Datsun to begin with. And I've had both. I've had A Mazda truck as well. It's been the marketing I think. That put Toyota ahead
The Tacoma is not made as well. I have one. I can assure you. I climbed around under it inspecting it. And . Nope. Not a chance. I'm not saying the tacoma is junk. Tacoma will probably run quite a while. I'm saying comparing the box, the frames, welds, rivets in Tacoma. Nope. In fact the third gen Tacoma and the 4th you can basically rip the cheap plastic off with one hand. It's made REALLY cheap. And the composite bed warps and twists. They actually make aftermarket braces just to strengthen the Tacoma bed. Oh and the 4wd is okay but nothing to write home about. Mostly it's just really crappy constructed. Even the paint is REALLY thin. This doesnt mean it won't run a long time. It's just built like sh*t.
@@itsallminor6133 I bought this Frontier for work as in moving stuff around the house, towing my boat, and daily driving around town. I'm not trying to start a war but here are the reasons why I went with the Frontier. In 2011, there was really only two mid size pickups: 2010 Tacoma: I'm not a fan of drum brakes, personal preference. Had less horsepower, torque, weight and this was taken into consideration for the purpose of towing my boat. It had a tie down system but it wasn't versatile enough for me and carried a higher price tag, I just felt I wasn't getting my money's worth 2010 Frontier: Had the disc brakes, personal preference. Had more horsepower, torque, and weighs more and was taken into consideration for the purpose of towing my boat and it felt it was more capable in that regard. The utility-track system is a much better tie down system and with a lower price tag I felt I was getting more for my money. It's 2024 now, and I've owned it for 13 years and nothing has fallen apart so I'd say its built well.
Towing a boat I used my full sized Chevy. The drum brakes on the Tacoma don't bother me. Less stopping distance but I also won't have to change them until probably 80k miles. . This is my second Toyota. I've had 3 Nissans. Beginning with the first Nissan hardbody. I just think the Nissans are made better. Toyota is big on cost cutting. The Tacoma has a better 4wd system (least on mine I have the off-road packages). But even the 4wd system could use a front locker. Brake actuated crawl control and mts isn't ideal. But archaic. But it works. Rather have a front locker. The rest of the truck is just made really cheap. . I don't think the 24 Tacoma is any better it actually seems worse. Nissan isn't perfect either. Rust belt areas you basically need to undercoat it as soon as it comes off the car carrier and keep undercoating it at least once a year. Toyotas too really. But since the big frame recalls Toyota has improved somewhat. The 24 Tacoma is an improvement In power and torque. But also goes down to the turbo 4 which longevity is a question as well as increased maintenance. The back seats in the frontier are a little worse. Near straight up. Neither is great but the Tacoma is slightly better when it comes to the back seat. Horsepower and torque the Nissan wins until we go to the 24 Tacoma which again turbo 4 more maintaining and longevity questions. In any of the builds I just find the frontier made better. Better constructed. Less cost cutting. And as you said you get more value for your money. Other Nissan products haven't been so great but the frontier line is where they really started and still continues to hold some of that tradition. I stilll sorta like my Tacoma? But I can't say it's made better than the frontier. I can say I think the 4wd system is slightly better. But the Tacoma really needs a front locker if it's going to keep marketing itself as a off-road truck. Or it needs to be built better and more utilitarian if it wants to market itself as a practical truck. Seems Toyota is having a identity crisis. The 24 Tacoma frame is boxed but I have doubts it's made of the same level high strength steel. Toyota just became really big. And really big at raising prices while cost cutting. Long as you undercoat the frontier it should last quite a while. It's really not even a debate. All you have to do is look under the trucks and you can see which one is better constructed. Both companies should really be doing a better job. These aren't 19k pickups anymore they are selling them for 40k - 60k. And especially with Toyota you are getting less for that money. As I said before I really think it's the marketing and BRANDING that has made the Tacoma more popular. Not the actual build quality. Build quality it's pretty much always been slightly less than the frontier. For slightly more money. Mazda trucks were actually pretty good as well. But like Nissan they failed in the advertising and marketing. Same with Mitsubishi. The 4runner though, before the newest model was made much better than the Tacoma. The 4runner was solid.
Maybe I got a lemon. My 2011 frontier with 178k miles has given me nothing but issues. Pretty big issues. Broken leaf springs, engine misfires, valves ticking, e-brake cable snapped, sensors, bearings, tie rods, and so much more. All of these issues have been within the last 35,000 miles ever since I bought it. Not sure if it had issues before that. I take meticulous care of the truck and stay on top of the maintenance. There was only 1 owner before me and he was an old guy. Love the truck and it’s a tank when it runs, but man, I can’t get a week without a check engine light or some issue
or must of been made on a Monday but regardless thats a bummer. Hopefully you can sort it all out, at least this generation spans over a decade so 2nd hand parts should be easy to find.
Someone once told me thats what that number meant but I stand corrected and your are absolutely correct. The height of the sidewall is 70% of the width 265 as you mentioned.
I have a diesel version of your ute. In this part of the world it is called Navara. 2010 4x4 and auto. Got in 2015 with 80 000 km ,currently 252000km. Frequently going off road around the farm. Has your rear suspenion sagged? Both my D40 and previous D21 had sagged after 10 years. For towing my ute is rated at 3 ton. It has handled 2.5 ton comfortably at 90 km/h (90km speeed limit on trailers) 2 Qestions 1)Do you or anyone know what causes the tiptronic to fail (auto only) in low range, but work textbook perfect in high range? Dealer has isolated the problem to inside the gearbox. 2) At random intervals(several weeks) I get a "low oil" warning on the dash. oil preassure and oil level sensor have been replaced and no change. Warning lasts for about 25 - 35 seconds and only happens at first startup for the day.
Diesel is nice! My suspension was shot and I swapped to Bilstein and the ride was much better on and off road. 1.) I have no experience with 4x4 so I can't comment on the low and high range. Mine is only 4x2. 2.) Haven't had this issue on the frontier, but maybe would look towards an oil pump.
I've been wanting to get a Toyota 4x4. They're so damn expensive. I'm 57. I don't need it to go 1 million miles. What's a good year for a solid Nissan 4x4 pickup or SUV? Thanks for the video.
I stay away from vehicles over 5 years old, thats usually the term for most loans. Years and mileage wears down parts coupled with the chance of horrible previous owners is just not worth the headache for me. For that reason I say any Nissan 4x4 Frontier or Titan from 2019 on up or just start brand new and maintain it properly, but would consider 2014 on up depending on the mileage. I'm not too familiar with their SUV lineup but always liked their 2005-2012 Pathfinder, same V6 as the Frontier. I test drove a new 2017 Pathfinder and didn't like it, felt like a car minivan and didn't have that truck feel.
Pull the codes from the car with a scan tool and go from there. It could be anything in the SRS system causing the issue so I don't mess with it because it can take all day messing with it to figure out. I'll do the following but then call it a day: 1. Check for looseness of the electrical wiring under the seats 2. Check the airbag module under the center console for looseness. Sometimes you'll get lucky and it's just a loose connector and it fixes the issue. @ceescorner on here mention check the spiral cable behind the steering wheel and impact sensors.
If we're thinking about the EVAP canister above the rear driver side axle then no. I could be mistaken but I don't understand how the EVAP canister can be the culprit to a rear axle blowing...?
@@GarageMatters_vroom No its the "BREATHER REAR AXLE CASE" Part No.: 38322-41L0A It lets the rear axle vent when it gets hot. I live in an area with heavy road salt, so I now change mine every 1 to 2 years. Cheap part, expensive if it fails.
@@mattbartholomew5523 No, i have not changed out that breather for the rear axle. I didn't even know that part existed, I looked up the Part No. and it's rather inexpensive. Maybe worth swapping out to avoid any costly future repairs, thanks for the tip!
Highly underrated truck!!! Nearly bullet proof! Frontier gang 💪🏽
Agreed, its done everything I've asked it to do.
I have a 2002 Frontier with almost 337 thousand miles and it still runs like new. Its been a solid truck and I have no plans of ever selling it.
awesome! Good to know the prior Gen are holding up well too! I love my $0 payments a month!
@@GarageMatters_vroom My last payment was 2006. My dad bought a 1995 Nissan hardbody because of a recommendation from a family member and an ambulance ran the truck over, unfortunately the insurance company totalled it out but it still ran great even after the accident with 200 thousand miles. He taught me how to drive a 5 spd manual in that truck. I miss that truck but him much more. He passed away in April of 2023. He is with king Jesus now, no more suffering.
@@rwreynolds1981 Totally a different feel driving a manual truck compared to a car but thats awesome. Condolences and amen!
Just purchased a 2010 with 2 wheel drive, 4.0 v-6, and 140,400 miles on it. Runs great and really quiet. No complaints at all. I like it.
It's been a good one so far! Glad to hear it's working out for you. Thanks for stopping by!
The Frontier is a durable, great running truck. Especially the 4.0 engine and 5 speed automatic. They will last practically forever if the maintenance is kept up with
So far no major complaints that would make me want to get rid of it. The tranny is considered a dinosaur by today's standards but it works! Thanks for stopping by
I got my 2011 Frontier in 2012. May 2024, still runs like it did when I bought it. It’s got 120K miles and it’s fun to drive. It’s also paid for and that makes it a real winner! 😊 No mechanical issues. I’ve replaced the a/c blower motor, a/c switch, the passenger side window regulator, put in LED headlights and fog lights, and the paint looks mostly good except on the front fenders where it chipped a bit.
Glad to hear it's running well and haven't have any mechanical issues, definitely a real winner without no payments!
Hey thanks for sharing. I'm looking at buying a 2010 frontier w 190k I was a little worried on how reliable it is. Good to know they run good. Hated my wife's Altima with cvt.
@@SMISURKA Thanks for stopping by! The proof is in the pudding (comments section). I've never been a fan of cvt, hopefully you find a good deal out there!
I just recently got a 2019 pro4x with low km on it, and fn love it. I also got a bed extender and like the versatility of it. Also got a hard tri fold tonneau and custom mats. It is a good alternative to a tacoma. Its just all around a good honest truck that delivers all my needs and its easy to live with.
The tonneau is a nice touch but I never got around to adding one. I too agree it's a good alternative and a good honest truck. Thanks for stopping by
I’m a new Tacoma owner but I shopped the Frontier too so I appreciate your content as well as your truck. Good work bruv. Thanks for creating and sharing.
I grew up around Tacomas and T100s so Toyota was the natural choice for me, but at the time of my purchase I just couldn't justify the price tag of a 2010/11 Tacoma, still a nice truck. Thanks for the critique and stopping by!
2005 Frontier here I got 3rd owner at 157k. I'm at 183k staying on top of maintnenace. No lights, runs and drives good. Look into the air bag light. It's usually the spiral cable behind the steering wheel. Sometimes it's impact sensors.
Glad to hear yours is running well. I've checked for loose connections underneath the seats and under the center console but all is fine there. I haven't checked behind the steering wheel but will probably do that since it could be an easy fix. Thanks!
2020 pro4x crew cab, a balance of the old and new. Instant classic!!!
Well, I just learned something new on my frontier. That sliding bed secure gate, thanks man!
anytime, thanks for stopping by
Enjoyed your video. Very helpful as I am looking to purchase an older Frontier. Probably 2012-2018. A lot of truck for the money.
Thanks! Not really sure what year after 2018 they did away with the 4.0 liter V6 but it appears like the majority of owners don't have any major issues and agree its a lot of truck for your money.
You can go back as far as 2010, just make sure the transmission shifts well and that the radiator was replaced to prevent SMOD (Strawberry Milkshake of Death) where coolant contaminates the trasmission fluid. Mine was an ear!y 2010 but the orjginal owner replaced the radiator before the issue damaged anything. Later 2010s already had the new style radiator.
I have a 2010 SE 4x4 that just hit 134k miles after a 2000 mile road trip. I love the truck and it's running really well. The only real issues I've had is that the parking brake won't hold the truck on a grade despite replacing and adjusting the shoes, and there is a problem with the brake booster that makes the pedal feel like the brakes need to be bled. I'm the second owner and the original owner took good care of it mechanically but not cosmetically so I had to do a deep clean and some light body repairs after I bought if. These trucks are solid and I could see myself keeping it for another 10 years, especially since I have several newer SUVs to spread out my annual miles.
4x4, nice! Thats my only grip and should have went 4x4 from the start but it's ok, I don't put myself in those tough spots. Sounds like the brake booster is going bad, I've had several other vehicles act the same way. I'm the same way, multiple vehicles to spread the annual miles. 🍻
@@GarageMatters_vroom yeah, I assume it's the booster. It stops well so I've not messed with it after trying to bleed the system.
I love the frontier, very reliable and a very good alternative to the overpriced overrated toyota Tacoma.
I've had no major issues and agree its a good alternative. Thanks for stopping by
Overpriced used but definitely not overrated.
Bro cant afford the tacoma. That's like saying the beretta is overrated, no better than a 400 dollar shotgun
@@nathanielwiningear8 who can’t afford the Tacoma ?
@@w.miller7282 I have owned both frontier and Tacoma, but the frontier is just a better truck over all I do miss my frontier but I still love the Tacoma.
Very influential video cheers!!!!
Cheers mate! Thanks for stopping by
I have a 2007 Frontier it's been a very reliable truck. The only major work i had done was to replace my transmission at 250 000 km. Rust and paint are starting to be an issue but I will drive it till it dies lol.😂
I got my monies worth but I'll drive it until the doors fall off too.
Love the frontier. I have brought several back to the dealers ship from the auction and they do not stay on the lot for more then a couple of weeks. I wish Nissan could have figured out how to make the Titan as reliable !
It's a truck with a bed that is easy to drive around town, sometimes thats all you need. I have no experience with the Titan but heard mix reviews on them.
The paint issue is a factory defect I have the same issue with my truck 😊
Well I guess I can't complain too much since it's old, at least it's not everywhere and can be touched up.
Same here but I ain’t paying to fix it. It’s superficial.
@@taserface9073 maybe in the earlier years I would have paid someone but after a decade of driving it, I can live with the imperfections
Uhh. Bed extender. I like these. I have one in my Toyota but had one in my Nissan too....
and the utili-track system, makes it such a practical bed
I got a used 2019 one since it’s the last year with that engine and transmission. Only has 55k miles on it. I changed the atf and filter. It should last a very long time.
Nice! Most of us haven't had major issues with that engine and trans. Thanks for stopping by!
I put 207k on a 2007 still ran like new! Other than a radiator at 110 (my fault) no issues what so ever! Traded in for a 2016 PRO4X
Nice! All the off road goodies ✌
2014 King Cab 4x4 V-6 SV owner w/ 93k (the truck. My mileage is much higher) Bought used 3 years ago, no Bro-Dozer mods. Just ratchet straps, bungee cords, a tape measure, seat covers (seats were worn but not ripped. I intend to keep it that way), Smart Liner floor mats (since WeatherTech got greedy), DC Inflator, 4 way lug wrench, work gloves.
Routine: Serpentine belt, battery, filters and fluids. New Skins are on the docket. Yoko's are worn. I'm thinking Michelin (never had a vehicle they didn't improve)
Unscheduled: Crank sender/sensor (1st cylinder bank went, 2nd one 8 months later), crossover pipe repair (welded. Holy Crap a new one is outrageous) driver's side power window switch (Amazon, 3 minute replacement) and presently I need to get the HVAC fan solenoid replaced (heat/AC has one speed, medium- runs constantly).Rear window slider latch (JB Weld to the rescue).
Problems: The drivers window freezes up in the winter if I don't leave it just slightly cracked, Shifter once froze up stuck in drive after driving through a surprise slushy snowstorm. Managed to get it into neutral to turn the engine off then waited 8 hours for it to thaw, fixed itself. Moral of the story: if it's that bad out, stay home.
Loves: Sightlines are nice and low and windshield is high enough to see the traffic lights, even when almost overhead. Interior plastics look Lil' Tykes grade but are damn near indestructible. Can operate everything with gloves one. The utilitrack rail system (including the ones on the bottom of the bed) are the best cargo securing system of any truck ever. I can park with the Cool Kids at the Home Depot/Lowe's Contractor's lot. If I put the front wheels on a couple pieces of 2X8 I can do the oil change with no jacks or ramps. The 'Holy S***' acceleration on onramps from about 50-70 mph. 87 octane fill ups. Driving position is perfect, unlike the 'Celica with a lift kit' Tacoma setup.
Tolerates (personality quirks of the truck's. Mine are too many to list): Turning radius of a small Naval vessel. Rides like a truck. Oils gauge is actually an idiot gauge, it's just a warning light with a needle. 140 mph speedometer is ludicrous. The f***ing oil filter is mounted sideways and near impossible to finagle out from behind the skid plate without hot oil running down your arm or onto the driveway.
To sum it , I originally was hunting for a used Taco, discovered the Toyota Tax, settled on the Fronty and glad I settled. I'm old enough that this will probably be my last truck but I intend to hang on to this lovable mutt for as long as I can. It's done everything I've ever needed it to do and occasionally more than expected.
thanks for stopping by and sharing! Mines also done what I've asked it to do and a tad bit more. 🍻
I also have a 2010, 112k miles, white, with same basic specs. I have had no major issues but I am a maintenance freak so I keep all in good condition. I would have to challenge the towing 5000lbs though. Nissan/ Datsun have never been known for stability under tow. But I have a 2020 F350 and a 2023 Tacoma for that. In short, The Frontier is a decent run around town truck that seems to have ok quality. But even in Japan, it is considered the low end vehicle (Like Mazda). Toyota and Subaru would be the top two.
Agreed with towing stability over a certain weight and configuration. I've used it for boat and trailer towing roughly around 3500-4000lbs and does just fine but that one off instance with a UHaul car hauler and Camry was really pushing the limits and something I'll never do again (white knuckles and highly not recommended from experience). I've never owned anything bigger then this Frontier but would imagine a better towing experience due to the longer wheelbase and weight, thanks for stopping by.
I actually think the frontiers are built better than the Toyota. No . Seriously. I've had both. Have a Tacoma now. And have had frontiers. I think the frontiers are made better. Least here in America. I don't know about Japan. My frontiers were made in Tennessee I think? The tacoma came from texas now all Mexico. But in the frontier even looking at the bed welds, hard body on YEARS ago all the way through the current and looking at the frames they have been made better. Toyota just recently decided to try a boxed frame again. I actually think what drove Toyota to be the leader wasnt the quality of the truck. I think Nissan made a better truck. I think what drove Toyota to be the leader was much more marketing and more advertising.
There's also a double standard. Toyota has drive by wire recalls, engine recalls, entire frame recalls and people still say how great they are engineered 😂😂. Nissan has transmission issues which they correct and never hear the end of it. Forever tarnished.
Also people buying frontiers at more apt to use them for work. People buying Toyota not so much. Toyota used to be good. But I question if the Tacoma, or Hilux, was really ever better than the Nissan/Datsun to begin with. And I've had both. I've had A Mazda truck as well.
It's been the marketing I think. That put Toyota ahead
The Tacoma is not made as well. I have one. I can assure you. I climbed around under it inspecting it. And . Nope. Not a chance. I'm not saying the tacoma is junk. Tacoma will probably run quite a while. I'm saying comparing the box, the frames, welds, rivets in Tacoma. Nope. In fact the third gen Tacoma and the 4th you can basically rip the cheap plastic off with one hand. It's made REALLY cheap. And the composite bed warps and twists. They actually make aftermarket braces just to strengthen the Tacoma bed. Oh and the 4wd is okay but nothing to write home about. Mostly it's just really crappy constructed. Even the paint is REALLY thin. This doesnt mean it won't run a long time. It's just built like sh*t.
@@itsallminor6133 I bought this Frontier for work as in moving stuff around the house, towing my boat, and daily driving around town. I'm not trying to start a war but here are the reasons why I went with the Frontier. In 2011, there was really only two mid size pickups:
2010 Tacoma: I'm not a fan of drum brakes, personal preference. Had less horsepower, torque, weight and this was taken into consideration for the purpose of towing my boat. It had a tie down system but it wasn't versatile enough for me and carried a higher price tag, I just felt I wasn't getting my money's worth
2010 Frontier: Had the disc brakes, personal preference. Had more horsepower, torque, and weighs more and was taken into consideration for the purpose of towing my boat and it felt it was more capable in that regard. The utility-track system is a much better tie down system and with a lower price tag I felt I was getting more for my money.
It's 2024 now, and I've owned it for 13 years and nothing has fallen apart so I'd say its built well.
Towing a boat I used my full sized Chevy. The drum brakes on the Tacoma don't bother me. Less stopping distance but I also won't have to change them until probably 80k miles. .
This is my second Toyota. I've had 3 Nissans. Beginning with the first Nissan hardbody. I just think the Nissans are made better. Toyota is big on cost cutting. The Tacoma has a better 4wd system (least on mine I have the off-road packages). But even the 4wd system could use a front locker. Brake actuated crawl control and mts isn't ideal. But archaic. But it works. Rather have a front locker. The rest of the truck is just made really cheap. .
I don't think the 24 Tacoma is any better it actually seems worse.
Nissan isn't perfect either. Rust belt areas you basically need to undercoat it as soon as it comes off the car carrier and keep undercoating it at least once a year. Toyotas too really. But since the big frame recalls Toyota has improved somewhat.
The 24 Tacoma is an improvement In power and torque. But also goes down to the turbo 4 which longevity is a question as well as increased maintenance.
The back seats in the frontier are a little worse. Near straight up. Neither is great but the Tacoma is slightly better when it comes to the back seat. Horsepower and torque the Nissan wins until we go to the 24 Tacoma which again turbo 4 more maintaining and longevity questions.
In any of the builds I just find the frontier made better. Better constructed. Less cost cutting. And as you said you get more value for your money. Other Nissan products haven't been so great but the frontier line is where they really started and still continues to hold some of that tradition. I stilll sorta like my Tacoma? But I can't say it's made better than the frontier. I can say I think the 4wd system is slightly better. But the Tacoma really needs a front locker if it's going to keep marketing itself as a off-road truck. Or it needs to be built better and more utilitarian if it wants to market itself as a practical truck. Seems Toyota is having a identity crisis. The 24 Tacoma frame is boxed but I have doubts it's made of the same level high strength steel. Toyota just became really big. And really big at raising prices while cost cutting. Long as you undercoat the frontier it should last quite a while.
It's really not even a debate. All you have to do is look under the trucks and you can see which one is better constructed. Both companies should really be doing a better job. These aren't 19k pickups anymore they are selling them for 40k - 60k. And especially with Toyota you are getting less for that money. As I said before I really think it's the marketing and BRANDING that has made the Tacoma more popular. Not the actual build quality. Build quality it's pretty much always been slightly less than the frontier. For slightly more money.
Mazda trucks were actually pretty good as well. But like Nissan they failed in the advertising and marketing. Same with Mitsubishi.
The 4runner though, before the newest model was made much better than the Tacoma. The 4runner was solid.
Maybe I got a lemon. My 2011 frontier with 178k miles has given me nothing but issues. Pretty big issues. Broken leaf springs, engine misfires, valves ticking, e-brake cable snapped, sensors, bearings, tie rods, and so much more. All of these issues have been within the last 35,000 miles ever since I bought it. Not sure if it had issues before that. I take meticulous care of the truck and stay on top of the maintenance. There was only 1 owner before me and he was an old guy. Love the truck and it’s a tank when it runs, but man, I can’t get a week without a check engine light or some issue
😢 so sorry to hear that
or must of been made on a Monday but regardless thats a bummer. Hopefully you can sort it all out, at least this generation spans over a decade so 2nd hand parts should be easy to find.
I have a 2002 with 262K miles on it. Still drives like a champ
Wow! A generation older! Hopefully I can get mines up there too!
265 mm wide / 70% of 265 mm tall. Not 70 mm tall. 185.5 mm tall sidewall.
Someone once told me thats what that number meant but I stand corrected and your are absolutely correct. The height of the sidewall is 70% of the width 265 as you mentioned.
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I have a diesel version of your ute. In this part of the world it is called Navara. 2010 4x4 and auto. Got in 2015 with 80 000 km ,currently 252000km. Frequently going off road around the farm.
Has your rear suspenion sagged? Both my D40 and previous D21 had sagged after 10 years.
For towing my ute is rated at 3 ton. It has handled 2.5 ton comfortably at 90 km/h (90km speeed limit on trailers)
2 Qestions 1)Do you or anyone know what causes the tiptronic to fail (auto only) in low range, but work textbook perfect in high range? Dealer has isolated the problem to inside the gearbox.
2) At random intervals(several weeks) I get a "low oil" warning on the dash. oil preassure and oil level sensor have been replaced and no change. Warning lasts for about 25 - 35 seconds and only happens at first startup for the day.
Diesel is nice! My suspension was shot and I swapped to Bilstein and the ride was much better on and off road.
1.) I have no experience with 4x4 so I can't comment on the low and high range. Mine is only 4x2.
2.) Haven't had this issue on the frontier, but maybe would look towards an oil pump.
@@GarageMatters_vroom thank you for your reply. No one else has heard of this weird part time tiptronic either.
I have 2017 with 277 thousand miles
awesome news! more reasons not to worry about longevity! 🍻
I've been wanting to get a Toyota 4x4. They're so damn expensive. I'm 57. I don't need it to go 1 million miles. What's a good year for a solid Nissan 4x4 pickup or SUV? Thanks for the video.
I stay away from vehicles over 5 years old, thats usually the term for most loans. Years and mileage wears down parts coupled with the chance of horrible previous owners is just not worth the headache for me. For that reason I say any Nissan 4x4 Frontier or Titan from 2019 on up or just start brand new and maintain it properly, but would consider 2014 on up depending on the mileage. I'm not too familiar with their SUV lineup but always liked their 2005-2012 Pathfinder, same V6 as the Frontier. I test drove a new 2017 Pathfinder and didn't like it, felt like a car minivan and didn't have that truck feel.
Any issues with it vibrating while idling? Mine will vibrate excessively when the idle rpm gets down to 600 or below.
No issues here vibrating while idling. Any other owners out there experience a similar issue?
My frontier recently has gotten that srs light as well. How can you fix this?
Pull the codes from the car with a scan tool and go from there. It could be anything in the SRS system causing the issue so I don't mess with it because it can take all day messing with it to figure out. I'll do the following but then call it a day:
1. Check for looseness of the electrical wiring under the seats
2. Check the airbag module under the center console for looseness.
Sometimes you'll get lucky and it's just a loose connector and it fixes the issue. @ceescorner on here mention check the spiral cable behind the steering wheel and impact sensors.
It's good for another 150k. Just watch the carbon deposits i think that's direct injection. Dont forget to change the tranny fluid. 😀
Nopes. Port injected.
My 07 frontier is 297k.
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Have you changed the vent on the rear axle? I have the same truck and love it, but blew a rear axle due to not changing this part out.
If we're thinking about the EVAP canister above the rear driver side axle then no. I could be mistaken but I don't understand how the EVAP canister can be the culprit to a rear axle blowing...?
@@GarageMatters_vroom No its the "BREATHER REAR AXLE CASE" Part No.: 38322-41L0A It lets the rear axle vent when it gets hot. I live in an area with heavy road salt, so I now change mine every 1 to 2 years. Cheap part, expensive if it fails.
@@mattbartholomew5523 No, i have not changed out that breather for the rear axle. I didn't even know that part existed, I looked up the Part No. and it's rather inexpensive. Maybe worth swapping out to avoid any costly future repairs, thanks for the tip!
W here is the fuse box located
Inside the engine bay, passenger side firewall. Watch my new video for reference: ruclips.net/video/Ci7MrnEXZPs/видео.htmlsi=sS1EzUZbxHIapIer
2018 75000 miles then the head gasket anyone else had this problem?
I have not had that issue or have any indications of a blown head gasket. Anyone else have head gasket issues?
Nissan made this truck right!
no complaints here!
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You act like 2010 is a classic, it’s not that old.
Definitely not a classic by all means but the 13 years of ownership just feels old.
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