Nissan Frontier Transmission Specifications
The 2026 Nissan Frontier uses Automatic (S9), Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2026):
The Nissan Frontier comes with Automatic (S9).
Nissan Frontier Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2025 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2024 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2023 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2022 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2021 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 6 3.8L | Automatic (S9) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2019 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2019 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2018 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2017 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2016 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 |
| 2015 | Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Automatic 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 2.5L | Manual 5-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L | 6 4.0L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Nissan Frontier have?
The Nissan Frontier is offered with Automatic (S9), Automatic 5-spd, Manual 5-spd, Manual 6-spd (2026 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Nissan Frontier come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Nissan Frontier configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.