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Nissan Frontier Maintenance Costs

A Nissan Frontier will cost about $9,224 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This beats the industry average for popular pickup models by $464. There is also a 26.42% chance that a Frontier will require a major repair during that time. This is 3.21% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

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Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)
Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

An extended warranty is recommended.

$2,920

Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.

This is less than the industry average for popular Pickup models by $1,366.

26%

Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.

This is 4% better than similar vehicles in this segment.

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A higher score reflects a more reliable car, meaning the likelihood and cost of repairs is lower. An extended warranty is optional but recommended.

This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.

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Nissan Frontier Maintenance Costs

Year Major Repair Probability Annual Costs
1 2.61% $382
2 4.29% $440
3 4.86% $552
4 8.61% $701
5 12.35% $845
6 13.96% $1,102
7 14.98% $1,220
8 19.76% $1,276
9 21.42% $1,328
10 26.42% $1,378
11 39.62% $1,472
12 49.29% $1,604

Nissan Frontier Maintenance Schedule

Mileage Recommended Maintenance
7,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
15,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
22,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
30,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Driveshaft, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
37,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
45,000 Rotate Tires, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
52,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
60,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Brake System Flush, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Driveshaft, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement
67,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
75,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Driveshaft
82,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
90,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Driveshaft, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement, Change Oil and Filter
97,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
105,000 Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Replace Timing Belt, Water Pump Replacement, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter
112,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
120,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Brake System Flush, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Lubricate Driveshaft, Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement
127,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
135,000 Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Lubricate Driveshaft
142,500 Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires
150,000 Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing, Brake System Flush, Lubricate Driveshaft, Change Oil and Filter, Cabin Replace Air Filter

What About Nissan Frontier Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a Nissan Frontier is about $2,308 per year. This adds up to around $11,540 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Nissan Frontier. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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Nissan Frontier Maintenance Rankings


We've ranked over 300 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Nissan Frontier ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the Frontier stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Nissan Frontier Costs of Ownership

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