Great video covering the core topics! A couple topics that could be on a pt. 2: sub-par factory paintjob, shortbed/longbed rareness, "how big of tire can I run with/without trimming?", What are the re-gearing options? Alldogs has been an absolute excellent resource of information and parts; thank you guys!

Biggest plus? It's $8K to $10K cheaper than a Toyota Tacoma.

I bought a 2017 Frontier in 2018 it gad 17,000 miles on it now it's 2024 29,000 miles and it been a Great Truck . 4x4 crew cab. I'm very happy with it

I have a ‘12 pro-4x, has about 180K miles. Still runs great and I love it. Bought it with 12K miles in ‘12. I spend a lot of time in the middle of nowhere and it has never let me down.

Can we make this video mandatory to watch for everyone joining the club? Lol

My 2015 has been flawless. If you are 2015 or later you are good prior to the new models release. So while dated... the kinks got worked out and is a very reliable pickup

i recently did a complete engine rebuild on a 4.0 frontier, came out perfect no check engine light. New crank, new rod, and all the other stuff rings , bearings, chains, etc. Nissan said they cant do it, so did everyone else, Took me 2 in a half weeks

Don't forget the Titan motor and transmission swap. Same bolt patterns.

Dave Meservy One thing that people may find an important consideration is turn radius. It’s not good. Not a deal breaker for me but just another consideration. Love my 2019 pro 4x. I get pretty decent mpg with 1.5 inch lift and 33s just using cruise and going like 60-65- slowing down helps a bunch and is safer if you have deer in the area and less tickets saves money too. One of the best features of the frontier that I’ve never heard anybody mention is that there is no seatbelt alarm! :) you think think this is minor but if drive stop and go on dirt roads a lot- those alarms are pretty damn annoying.. thanks Nissan!

A good intro to the Frontier! I picked up a 2007 4WD SE Crew Cab in Feb. 2020, and I enjoy it! So far, a good solid truck

love my 2016 sv, such a fun truck to drive, 6 speed manual with 92k miles love her so much has never let me down!

Car nut here, really love finding videos that go into the details like this on any car I’m researching. Wish more people took this approach and didn’t just repeat the spec sheet just with their own signature hand signals and facial expressions. Good shiett.

Crazy how you said you didn't hunt down the SL but ended it with one same thing happened to me. Bought it when my lease ran out for my Altima a few months ago. Love it so far. Good video thanks for the info.

I ended up with a ‘19 SL 4x4. I found it juuuust barely pre covid for around the same price as the SV i was initially looking at and it’s a massive improvement over the SV i test drove first. Still waiting on my lift with koni shocks from you guys!

Bought a 2018 pro 4x 3 weeks ago and love it. Ordered ADO diff breather relocation kit on Dec 21st and it was at my house on the 23rd!!. Great service! Thanks ADO. I'll be ordering a lift as soon as I have the funds.

I’m looking to buy a 2014-2015 and had many questions but this video cleared everything up for me. Very informative. Thank you !!

Just found out my 2012 has the differential seal issue but am glad to hear I should be able to fix it on my own. Thanks for this video.

Thanks for the video, I have a 2019 Frontier SV extended cab 4x4. The last year of the 4.0 liter V6, a automatic purchased off the lot new for 28K. The best value in a midsized truck at the time it replaced a 2016 GMC Canyon extra cab that turned to junk at 22,000 miles. I don't off road with it thats what my Honda SXS is for. The Frontier is a great companion for my 2018 370Z coupe for when I want to zip around. I purchased them both for what a optioned out full sized truck would have cost. I do NOT regret it for a moment.

Thanks for the tip on the rear axle differential breather. I ordered one.

Very good video. Lots of great information. Appreciate it. 🤜🤛

Wow this is an AMAZING VIDEO!

Awesome video on the frontier. You guys have great customer service as well. Shout out to Chad!

Great video! I got a 2011 Pro4x a couple of months ago. 108k miles on it and in great shape. It's stock for now. Doing a little casual offroading in the Appalachian mountains of WNC where I live. Would love to see more vids of mods and lifts. Perhaps one on the RC killa kit I hear so much about!

Awesome video, I love it!!!

Keep it up great video

Had a Gen 1, 199 1KC, drove it hard, then gave it to my Son who drove it even harder. Bought a 1995 Nismo KC , 6spd, drove that one hard as well, had the rear breather problem with that one, did some mods, Volant CAI, Magnaflow exhaust, K&N filter, Throttle body screen delete. Now I have a 2014,SV, 4X4 Crew Cab, with the auto tranny. I like these trucks.

I just bought a 2020 pro4x. So far I love the power upgrade and the 9 speed takes a little getting used to.

2006 4cyl 5sp manual with 180k miles. Love my truck!

I bought my used 2013 Frontier SV V6 with 9;000 miles in 2014 for $22,000. and have no complaints. I hauled a travel trailer from New England to Florida two years in a row and no problems. I was getting around 9 miles per gallon hauling the camper. I like the way it shifts it’s a smooth shift with the automatic transmission. I have 96,000 miles on it now and runs like when I bought it. It’s my second Frontier and not my last one. Thanks Nissan

Just learning more about my Nissan truck. its a 2012, had it since Nov 2016, served me well as a daily driver, but its time for me to get something else as a daily driver and am looking to turn my frontier into an overlanding/off-road vehicle. A lot of other videos I've seen keep pointing over to Alldogs, so I am sure, when it comes time to put the truck on Jacks to start customize, I am sure I'll be giving your guys a call.

I bought a '05 Frontier SE 4x2 with the 6 speed and drove it 85,000 mls. I had it for 10 years before I've sold it. I really enjoyed it especially with the 6 speed. Now I purchased a brand new '20 Frontier PRO-4X and it drives different from the 4.0 to the 3.8 and its 9 speed. It feels more powerful and smoother.

Still have my 2006 Frontier SE Crew 4x4 (6MT) I purchased new. I have always averaged 20-22 MPG with it (highway tires). Great, reliable platform with the MT..

Just bought a 2019 SV 4x4. I’ll be calling you guys soon for a lift! Seem like you know your stuff 🙏🏻

Good review & great Nissan.

Nice video, thanks! Just got a 2010 Frontier SE with only 62k miles. Definitely good to know about the rear diff.

My 2016 crewcab SV 4X4 gets an average of 19 mpg, and on long highway trips can go as high as 21. Totally stock, 5 speed automatic transmission. The only failure is the backup sonar, which is ok since the beeping can be annoying. My truck came with the value truck package, which includes a lot of really nice extras, like heated seats and dual climate control. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

SMOD? OK, makes sence. Same issues in the Exterra (2004-2008 from what ive seen and read. Great vid.

I'm not really an offroader, but just got some land which requires fire-road driving to get to. I've been doing it in my Kia Soul, which works fine as well as there's not a monsoon, and which... well, I'd just not be able to leave until the roads dried out. I'm trying to find my first fire-road/semi-offroad vehicle to help me build my get-away. It sounds like these are fixable issues, and with a bit of attention I could probably get something which will last me a while. Thank you so much for sharing this, not only to help me find the car I want (probably a 2011+) and what to do with it as soon as I get it. Thank you so much =)

I'm looking at getting a 2010 frontier with 4 cyl and manual trans, so this info will definitely help in my decision thanks

I've a 2014 crew cab, 4.0 v6. Bought with 21k miles in July 2016, certified pre-owned from selling dealership where the truck was purchased from and traded back to with the 21k miles. Owner traded on a newer Frontier. Its now Jan 2021 and I have 67k miles. The dealership is still doing my complimentary oil changes, tire rotations and inspections. Knock on wood... no problems so far. I get 16 to 17 mpgs in mixed driving (not impressive). I just completed a drive to florida (where I sit typing this). My fuel calculations showed at most 20 to 21 mpgs on all interstate driven tanks of fuel.(not impressive). Not sure if it matters but I was mostly running 80ish miles per hour with traffic....with ease. That may have dropped potentially better gas mileage. I barely had the fuel pedal pressed to do the 80ish miles per hour. Felt like I had the power and torque potential necessary to stomp the gas pedal and easily hit 140. The truck handles like a champ on the interstate at 80+- miles per hour. Holds the lane and handles the speed with ease. I'm 6'0" tall and like a stretched out, comfortable driving position. I drove 12 hours and was not at all fatigued upon arrival to sunny Florida. Comfortable driving position and seats are important on such a drive. Frontier has that. Anyway, gotta roll. The bikini clad women are awaiting me and my Frontier.

Im pretty hyped hehe I been getting those supporting mods before doing the real big ones before, have same color truck but sv hehe been hyped to change my wheels

2014 p4x 100k, been an awesome truck and yes I did the axle vent mod after it blew a seal. The only issue I have had.

Wow, first I've heard of the breather valve/rear axle seal issue. I actually had a seal replaced under warranty at the dealer last year so I'll have to check both again. Will probably do the mod. Thanks for the heads up.

I just bought your kit and it was easy to do. The breather mod

Smod ran through late 2010, buddy learned that the hard way.

Also the loss of the oil pressure gauge going to a dummy gauge in mid 06 and the loss of the camber bolts after mid 06. I'm on my third frontier for a reason but this time around I specifically sought out a low milage 05 since they seem to be better built and have more mechanical functions and the entire wiring harness is in the truck even for options the truck didn't come with which is great. All you have to do is deal with the radiator and they're solid. The only downside is you get slightly less fuel economy than in the 11-19s because they changed the vvt computer programming and optimized it a bit but I'll take the loss for actually having an oil pressure gauge and being able to turn my truck into an le minus the sunroof easily.

Good information. I recently bought a 2017 sv 4x4 as an impulse buy and I have been looking into lifts and other upgrades. I was wondering what the titan swap was all about.

I just picked up an S with 4WD and V6. Crank windows baby! Nice truck though, super clean inside and underneath. No rust. Great place to start. 97k miles 18k$ Looking forward to making some upgrades.

Good information, maybe you could edit this video with pictures. Explaining details and imaging.

Best part about the Frontier is, it's got a 4Ltr 6cyl Hemi for its power plant. Lots of power when required. I so enjoy my truck. Like the guy said about the limited tire size, I have 285/R75-16, Cooper SST Comp mudders. No room for any larger tire(only downfall with this truck) Only solution for that issue is a lift kit. Thanks for the vid buddy.

The 6MT is sought after because it can handle 600hp or more. LOJ conversions out of New Jersey makes a kit to bolt in an LS to the Nissan Frontier or Xterra. It’s also easily possible to to a bolt in VK56 conversion and adapters are available for the 6MT. If you purchase a truck with the 6MT, you also get the M226 rear axle, which is actually a Dana 44 and will have aftermarket options. The 5AT are strong too… Great Truck!

What do you think of the Tacomas? Would be cool if you guys made a review video on the 2022 pro4x

i have a 2018 Desert Runner, and it HAULS off road!

Good Video! I'm in pursuit of a nice Frontier atm. glad to know the ins and outs especially the radiator to trans fluid potential issue. Do you mod a frontier forum as well?

On my second Gen2 (2016) bought used two years ago. My first Frontier was a 2002 Supercharged Desert Runner which is still on the road at over 460,000 miles. My second was a 2010 which I traded in at 365,000 miles for this one. Still trying to find the right 20" Chrome wheels for this one. I'm not an off road driver.

Thanks for the vid ...very helpful. I bought a 2019 sv 4wd .. I have to travel down long potted dirt roads to get to my house and want a aftermarket system that will allow me to haul butt without any worries ...I just don't know any of this stuff

Great stuff. I just bought a 2020 SV Midnight, and am concerned about off-roading capability. I didn't go Pro4X because I don't need/want gps (I'm a bit of a luddite). By the sounds of it, my model should be easy enough to mod to hang with the Pro4X. Better shocks, maybe a Titan swap for lifting purposes, and of course skid plates. I won't have the e-locker, but based on my research, it'll still hang. What do you think? Thanks man.

I have a 18 frontier sv 4x4 . i bought some heated titan towing mirrors for it but my truck did not come heated mirrors so?? do i have a hard job ahead of me to get the heat switch put in my door panel and hooked up witch i'm assuming the plugs will be different. Looking for suggestions on how to get this to work easily??

Just curious is the suspension swaps and motor and transmission swap from a titan but the bolt pattern is not easy to come by could you swap to titan axles front and rear along with your titan swap? Then the bolt pattern would be 6x5.5 ... Just curious

I’m really sold on the Pro-4X, but I need a truck that can handle a 4 season slide-in trailer ...any suggestions???

Hello,thanks for your advice what year can be the best option for used one to buy?

Great video. I'll ad this on the fuel economy. If you buy a 1 to 2 year low miles used Frontier, your cost of ownership will still be much lower the Toyota and GM even with their better fuel economy. The cost of maintenance on those takes away all the fuel savings. I'm looking to do a mild overlanding type lift on my 2016 pro4x. Most likely gonna run 33s. What do you recommend in your lifts for good handling and great travel with 4 people in the truck?

Did they happen to fix the strawberry milkshake problem after 09 i have a 2018 nissan frontier pro4x do i have the risk of that same problem

I had a 2000 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE. I drove that truck from 2004-2023. I just upgraded to a 2013 Frontier Crew Cab SL 4x4 with all the bells...I love the truck one thing you did not mention was the the heater problem for the transmission?. Or maybe you did. My mechanic moded it so that the fluids could not mix and blow the motor. I guess that is another known problem...I'm in Florida so it was a no brainer...I would love to know what you recommend if I want to make my truck look a bit more custom. I think a 2" or 4" lift would be nice and some 32" or 33" tires? any suggestions?

I'm looking for a spacer kit for my 2019 frontier.pro4x King cab just to up my tire size a bit but the spacer and extended leaf spring shackle kits say not compatible with Pro4x . What is the issue?

Another common (temporary issue) is the transfer case getting stuck if your battery voltage goes low while in 4WD (LO) engaged. This is just a computer issue though.

This goes for the Xterras as well. Word of advice guys, get a 2010 or later model.

Had that same issue out of a 2007 Pathfinder with the same motor. All good UNTIL almost 2 years afterwards.

What happen to the SE Model? You didn't mention it :o/ Great Video. Thanks for sharing.

Love mine 2010 w 192k miles

I have an 11’ Pro4X KC with 6mt and a diff lock. Not sure where you got that info from about the MT trucks not having diff lock.

I have a 2011 SL 2x2. Only issues I have is the paint is coming off on both my front fenders in the bend. Also, the back lighting for my ac controls and radio is intermittently not working. Other then that, I’ve had no issues. I do get better gas mileage, I’m getting about 21 Hwy and 18.5 city.

Nice video and informative Thanks. I own a 2013 Nissan Frontier V6 SV and have towed a 21’ camper from Connecticut to Panama City, Florida and never had problems with the tow back and forth twice. . This is my second Frontier and won’t buy any other truck. Only problem I have is the noise draft coming from the rear right door gasket, seems it was a manufacture problem but no recalls. I just keep the radio on or open a window a little to keep the noise down. Overall a great truck.

Sv 4x4 can be upgraded to locking rear diff? Cost? New to all this. Glad I found the video that explains the trims

So the Titan swap on the Xterra gives three inches per side on width. Do you need wheel spacers on the rear wheels to match the new front width with the Titan swap? Thanks. I really enjoy your vids!

I ❤️Frontier

Properly equipped, blow for blow? A stock Pro-4X will easily keep up with a stock Taco TRD on the trails.

I have a 2011 pro 4x but also good to note that some are 2wd. I did not know that and got stuck with a 2wd truck, still solid just not 4wd

Lets say that I found a 2005 Nissan Frontier 4x4 Automatic that in 2021 a dealership rebuilt the transmission but did not replace the radiator. Should i immediately replace the radiator and add a separate transmission radiator? Thoughts?

I'm dealing with rear end issue blown seal on 07 xterra will be expensive for a 4×4.

My 21 sv has 18 " wheels and utilatrack. I get great mileage 25mpg going 67 on country hwy. Looking at your lifts currently trying to decide which fits my needs? Ibdont do alot of off roading anymore. Only hunting and fishing and some winter snow. Ride is important however being i have a bad back. So many choices. I reached out by email. Looking forward to hearing back.

Is it worth adding to my 2006 4 door frontier SE from 2 wheel drive to a Tacoma + 4 wheel drive Truck prices are out of the roof I think upgrading it will be a cost effective... Can you comment plz

Is the front axle strong enough to handle and arb air locker or e locker?

Btw even if u buy a 05-09 frontier they make a conversion kit to adapt ur truck to have an external transmission cooler to fix the smod issue u talk about plus I’m getting 18-19 city highway 22-24, but I do have a k&n air filter but I’m getting slightly better than wat stock claims are which is 18-21 mpg city/highway

Have a 08 nismo edition...how does it compare to the pro4x?

My 2018 pro4x didn't come with the skid plates and i can't find them anywhere can you guys find them

So I have a 2016 Nissan desert running and was wondering if I could convert it to a Prox-4. I’m sure it’s possible. I build dirt bikes and am handy on the wrench what would I need either way desert runner or 4x4?

The pro4x skids are weak. Mine took a big hit on the fuel tank skid.. So I upgraded to a heftyfab

What do you guys think I wrecked my new car so I bought an 01 Nissan Frontier dessert runner 3.3 automatic but it has 245k miles just til I can get a newer one

My 2009 frontier 4x4 6 speed manual has 270k on it and engine still purrs yes it has the lifter cup tick but plan on driving it till it needs a new timing chain and then driven it more, manual trans last.

2019 and 2020 come with 18" wheels stock.. they look awesome.

Hey brother can it tow a dual axles trailer about 4200 lbs safely w tow package??

My. Man.

I’m thinking of buying a 2012 crew cab 49k miles for 23k am I getting a fair deal?

I have the king cab love it good on gas 2.5 baby

i am picking up a 15 SV/Pro 4x, whatver that means ? its nit thecpro 4x but SV/PRO4X as oer vin. no lock. rear diif or skid plates. i dont think the rear is beefed up & no skids, it has hill decent. Info for me, in 4L does it only give power to one wheel in front & back ? so not really 4 wheel, even in 4L ?? i seen some video where this truck can slip a lot even in 4H on really slippery icy terreain.

Do you know how or what I can do to improve braking on my Xterra? It seems like after installing new pads rotors and calipers breaking seems too soft and it doesn’t feel like it’s got any power when braking any advice?

I have a 12 pro4x xterra. I wish i had a frontier

I brought a 2012 Nissan frontier it has a four cylinder engine, why does it make a whining sound when it goes into the engine shifted it on the next gear?

I'm surprised you didn't mention the timing chain defect on the early models.