Nissan Frontier Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2026 Nissan Frontier costs about $2,950 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2026):
The Nissan Frontier costs an estimated $2,950/year in fuel (423 g CO₂/mi).
Nissan Frontier Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 479 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 423 | 4 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 504 | 3 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 432 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 470 | 4 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 495 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 437 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 438 | 4 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 469 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 444 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 437 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 468 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 438 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 472 | 4 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 469 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 444 | 4 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 458 | 4 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 445 | 4 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 469 | 3 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 20 | $3,100 | 445 | 4 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 469 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 466 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 521 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 478 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 494 | 3 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 519 | 3 |
| 2019 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 425 | 4 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 479 | 3 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 507 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 467 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 520 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 478 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 494 | 3 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 519 | 3 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 431 | 4 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 507 | 3 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 479 | 3 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 467 | 4 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 520 | 3 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 478 | 4 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 521 | 3 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 494 | 3 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 431 | 4 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 507 | 3 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 479 | 4 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 462 | 4 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 514 | 3 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 483 | 4 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 426 | 5 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 478 | 4 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 494 | 4 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 459 | 4 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 17 | $3,600 | 515 | 4 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 484 | 4 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Regular Gasoline | 21 | $2,950 | 425 | 5 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 18 | $3,400 | 495 | 4 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Regular Gasoline | 19 | $3,250 | 478 | 4 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Nissan Frontier Fuel Cost FAQ
How much does it cost to fuel the Nissan Frontier?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the Nissan Frontier is $2,950 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.
How much CO₂ does the Nissan Frontier produce?
The Nissan Frontier produces approximately 423 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.