What I Like & Dislike about my Nissan Frontier

[@donm3844]

I have had 2 frontiers and 2 tacomas in the last 15 years, I never had any of them in the shop for any repairs and the only maintaince on all of them was oil changes and routine maintaince, Both are great choices and i feel comparing the 2 the nissan is the better value but the tacoma has a better suspension and seats, so for a 7,000 dollar savings the frontier is the best choice in my book.

[@lo5182]

It's more than decent looking. That front looks absolutely badass! Best looking truck in the market right now, IMHO.

[@Sammyboy74]

Will be my next upgrade vehicle a 2025 Nissan Frontier SL …😂

[@BK-dy8jk]

That’s the truck for me. I don’t need all the bells and whistles and ass seat warmer since I live in Florida. Just need a truck to get me from a to B and do some work out. Don’t need four doors, but I do need a 6 foot bed, all this truck is now my go to. Tacoma was going to be the one, but they changed the engine and have issues now has not been long life tested.

[@jonshelness2807]

I had a 2ng gen Frontier for 10 years and recently bought a 3rd gen. There's no magic in engine efficiency. You'll save gas if you have cylinder-shut-off tech or turbo charging, both of which can be finicky and both of which have reliability issues. A hybrid engine means you give up space for batteries. You're right about the average mileage. I get a bit over 17 mpg, but I save by having zero repair bills down the line. I'm also a rare breed of truck purchaser. I want a utility vehicle for personal use. This is my second king cab with the plastic drop-in bedliner without either the technology or convenience packages, meaning there are fewer complications and fewer things to fail.

[@travispowell2471]

I’m right there with you. I want simple, durable and reliable. The less tech gadgets the better. My frontier is a 2012 and is a tank. Other than fluids and brakes. I have replaced 1 batteries cable end for 70 bux in total so far.

[@Sammyboy74]

@@travispowell2471amen to that, same here

[@Sammyboy74]

Have a 2014 SL ; all I need is there on my white truck, heater seats on winter , sunroof for my long rides ; electric seats ; backup camera; and 6 ft bed to get anything on it …

[@EdMiller-2016]

Turbo charging doesn't save anyone money...any potential fuel cost saving is lost in increased manufacturing cost and complexity as well as shortened service life of the engine.

[@justinhundley4144]

There is an update that fixes the cruise control. Contact your local Nissan dealer

[@SicloseGamings]

Who to call ?

[@douglass56]

Under warranty? FREE?

[@fatboy1917]

Me and my girl really leaning towards frontier as next vehicle. I'm really liking what I'm seeing on KZbin with this vehicle

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

It's a nice truck for the money!

[@Sammyboy74]

The 2025 has a new design and few more features updated; have a 2014 SL all I do for maintenance is oil change , brakes , tire rotation and up to go , never an engine light , air bag light issues …

[@Sammyboy74]

@@DoItYourselfDoItRightexcellent choice and way cheaper than a competitors

[@douglass56]

IMO wife has input. GF 1.0 has no input. She's not paying for it.

[@jns08d]

I just got one literally yesterday (S version) and man it is a crazy deal for the money - 2023, custom wheels/tires, gray, 4x4, 9k miles for $29k OTD - I agree with the dislikes, but coming from a 2013 g37 this truck is still a massive upgrade for me

[@michaeldorsey6705]

There is a software update for the cruise control. just had it done to my 23 SV. it makes all the difference in the world. refer to technical service bulletin NTB24-005. must have a build date before june 2023 but if it qualifies (and yours probably does because i believe after june 23 they came corrected). takes 30 mins at the dealer for the update and it will completely cure the cruise problem and i swear the transmission just feels better all around.

[@Sammyboy74]

Is just the guy who post it , never had a chance to stop by the dealership to get upgraded

[@daveallen7767]

Don't use adaptive cruise ! Just hold cruise button another second when turning on & you have traditional cruise

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

@daveallen7767 this is like saying..... I bought a house with a new roof but it leaks so just throw a tarp over it! Just so you know, I've had the update done and it works better but not great! I'm currently in a Jeep Wrangler rental and it's adaptive cruise works beautifully. Nissan clearly dropped the ball with their's!

[@ripd97]

The back up camera is so horrible I thought that was the worse it could be but wait till the sun hits it while you're backing up, its even worse.

[@renatogoncalves2412]

Hi there, I just bought a brand new one for me. I am averaging 24.5 MPG on my way to work, 30 miles one way using side country roads. I've done 25 MPG on highway. Looks like 23 in city. I check my tire pressure weekly. Thx for sharing.

[@AO-mx9tk]

If I were in the market, this would be my next vehicle. Can't stand all the tech and turbos in these newer trucks. Nice shirt! 🇺🇲 Edit: The shut-off is probably a security feature. Keeps someone from stealing the truck while you're not around. It would be too easy to throw a brick through your window and drive away while it's running. It's probably making sure you have the key fob.

[@geedubb-q1u]

I have a 22 SV 4X4 6’ box and love it. It cost 15-20k less than a F150 with a turbo 4 in it(why you’d by a full size PU with a 4 banger is beyond me, even the turbo 6 forget it). I have 310 hp which is more than enough. Don’t have leather and don’t need it. I have a garage door opener on my cell phone. You don’t need bells and whistles.

[@D41Michigan]

@@geedubb-q1u there's no turbo 4 in the F150. Ranger has that. F150 has a N/A 3.3v6, A 2.7ecoboost, a 3.5ecoboost, a 3.5 H.O. ecoboost and the N/A 5.0 V8. 4 v6s and a v8 The only full size pickup you can buy with a turbo 4 is the Silverado with a 2.7 turbo 4. Same engine in the Colorado/Canyons

[@Sammyboy74]

@@geedubb-q1uI have a 2014 SL and I love driving it around and I’m thinking as soon my son turns 17 giving him as start up car

[@Sammyboy74]

@@D41Michiganstill , why you need that

[@Sammyboy74]

Exactly, if you using remote starter be thankful is build on it , unless you want to pay another $300 to install an aftermarket system

[@paulthomas3015]

I have a 2022 Frontier 4X4 The only few things I don’t like are the drivers side door locking when I get out and it’s running. I also don’t like having to press the brake every time I stop and put it in park, the back up camera is okay until it rains and then the picture is so distorted you might as well stick your head out to back up.

[@AyaWetts]

I had a Honda that did that same thing with remote start... I think they all do that and require an ignition press for a key check. I dislike the low res camera, but its not a big deal... but none of the others are a concern to me. Frontiers are good trucks. I have no want for a 4 door though... King Cab and a 6 foot bed is where its at 🙂

[@Sammyboy74]

Very good

[@georgefusco3873]

I agree with you on all your dislikes, I have a few more. I dislike the size of the bed. I wish it was bigger. I hate the fact that heated seats weren't available in my frontier s. It was available as an option for more money! The last thing I dislike is that I don't have a sliding rear window. I love the look of the truck the way it drives and handles. Thank you for your video!

[@henrycarlson7514]

I like my 2005, no cruise control , no infotanement system . 242,000 Miles

[@Sammyboy74]

Less problems than ford, chevy and other trucks with turbo and other stuff that only creates headaches and few stops at the dealership to get robbed ..

[@imdav2u5931]

I almost purchased one, nice truck, every Nissan dealer I talked to was shady AF. Not one dealer would honor their advertised price, always bs add ons.

[@Jordan-fl3sy]

I was worried about this thinking buying from carmax to avoid nissan dealerships

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Dude....Simmons Rockwell horseheads. I got a fully loaded P4X for $39,999.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Just had to fight with the local dealership to get them to do the update on the cruise. First they said that there wasn't any, that's just the way the truck is, then they tried to say that it was out of warranty.... which it wasn't so I gave them the bulletin number that I got from a viewer..... then they finally did the update. 2 days worth of BSing with them!

[@douglass56]

I'd report them to Nissan USA, Inc.

[@imdav2u5931]

@@douglass56 Purchased a new 4runner TrdPro. Gave up on trucks.

[@PRO4XKEV]

I was the guy who told you to check out the IRONBISON steps. I am ordering the 1 inch spacers from Z-1 myself. I also installed the NISMO red start push button, and the Z-1 RAPTOR grille lights on my 2023 P4X.

[@gordmonteath6090]

Kev what model of Ironbison did you put on your pro4x. Thanks

[@PRO4XKEV]

@@gordmonteath6090 Same as in video, Rocker steps is what they named them. AMAZON has them.

[@PRO4XKEV]

@@gordmonteath6090 the same ones installed in this video.

[@razminka.7522]

I recently read that one of the improvements in 2025 was better resolution cameras - so perhaps Nissan listened to your complaint.

[@Sammyboy74]

Yes they do…and they always stand behind the brand

[@greghadaller]

Maybe with the Around View... But if the camera on my 2025 SV with Convenience Package has better resolution, I feel sorry for everyone with last year's model.

[@leeschultz4864]

If you press and hold the Cruise control button it will turn off the additive feature. Then you will have normal cruise control.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I tried that already.... doesn't work on mine. It just turns the whole cruise off.

[@dondonaldson1684]

​@@DoItYourselfDoItRighthold it longer, then use set

[@dominica2765]

My Toyota tundra used to do the same thing with the adaptive cruise control and then slam on the brakes, but I was able to turn it off and just use the cruise control regular. I don’t know if Nissan can do that.

[@81LFB]

As for the remote start feature turning the car off if you don’t press the button, is for safety. It prevents your car being stolen. If you press the button and the key is not inside the car, it’ll turn off again also.

[@georgepierce720]

Do you even use the boards to get in or is it just for look? It seems they are just in the way and you have to step over them.

[@BillPawlikowski]

My 2023 has them. All they do is provide a place to bang your shin on when entering the truck. Oh, they also help to get your pant legs dirty from road crap.

[@MrJinxyBuster]

2022 Frontier S 4WD King Cab the exhaust tings are a thing. I get them in a new vehicle but I bought mine used with 66K, I would've thought that would've worked itself out. Not a big deal but still a little weird. Also back up cam resolution is potato as mentioned. I mean I didn't have a factory one before but damn, this is like a late 90's 1st gen digital camera. Tiny complaint is that I've got blind spot monitoring mirrors but they're not electrically adjustable? Why would that package not include that? Also not heated seats on a base model? Gas mileage is my biggest thing - I knew what was getting into but damn this thing drinks gas like a divorcée guzzling happy hour martinis at an Applebee's.

[@erik-g9d]

What's it like driving at night? Interior glare, instrument glare? Headlights? Etc....

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

The LED head lights are great! Very bright and i haven't noticed any glare.

[@goulartaf66]

I feel you with the mpgs. I have a 06 Pathfinder 4 L V6 unless you're on the freeway it's typically 15 to 60 miles per gallon. Nissan engines are built for horsepower and you find yourself using it so if you're hot riding the vehicle around you're gonna get crappy gas mileage it's just the way it is. It's hard to keep your foot out of it. I remember premium fuel as well. Hopefully after break in a while, it'll get better gas mileage. You gotta watch what tires you run on it too. I have BFGoodrich KO twos 10 ply with a heavy tire so my gas morale just stuck like 14 to 15. I do havre over 245000 miles on it. I run Amsoil. Starter just died last month. Original starter.

[@aerynlovell4754]

I recently bought a Base 2016 Canyon and replaced the stock 16-inch rims with 18-inch SLT rims, and my fuel economy dropped by 2 MPG. I then replaced the muffler with a Cherrybomb Vortex muffler and the truck sounds more aggressive, and the fuel economy improved by about 2 MPG. I am also looking at a K&N air intake to replace the stock restrictive intake, and it should also improve fuel economy.

[@jessestevenson8041]

The shutdown is an anti-theft thing. You can buy pass the shift interlock and put it in drive pretty quickly with a screwdriver, but you still have to push the shift button so they made it so as soon as you touch it with out confirming key signal by pressing the start button it will die.

[@dnahof5306]

I must say, that's a great looking front end. Much better than the 2025 Frontier. I could live with those cons. The pros are great.

[@TravisMoore-f7v]

Been a Nissan Frontier owner since 2006. Mileage is great on a Frontier vs other trucks. I like that Nissan has big screen into the dash because other trucks are awkward. I agree on adaptive cruise but it was mandated by Department of TransportationHighway Administration. Glad Nissan didn't go turbo because Toyota has a lot of dissatisfied customers by going turbo. All my 3 Nissan trucks had over 300,000 miles. All I did was oil changes & tire rotations. Changed iridium plugs every 100, 000 miles. Glad Nissan kept old school because it will last a million miles. It goes & goes forever. Technology Start is odd but makes you wonder if you ever will have to buy a starter in future because my previous ones never been replaced. Very veryvery reliable trucks. Thumbs up.always Nissan Still plenty of 2005-2021Nissan Frontiers out there. That says enough that they are the best along Toyota. Can't beat them.

[@Sammyboy74]

Same here , very low maintenance truck , no idiot lights on dashboard

[@andrewharper2257]

There is a Nissan technical safety bulletin about that issue with the cruise control. Simple software update that takes about 40 mins. Take your truck to Nissan and they can fix it. My truck has been wildly different since doing the update. Truck doesn't drop to 5000+ RPM and race to catch back up.

[@oleksandrshyiatyi6826]

Actually mpg in 4 cylinders turbo middle size tracks( tachoma, gmc , ranger just little bit better) lats say almost same. But benefits that's engine will last longer and more cheaper to fix I think overcome this.

[@fatboy1917]

Your reverse camera looks better than my 2020 4 runner. If these are your only dislikes I might just get me 2025 frontier after all. Good content

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

It's a good truck and now that I had the update done for the cruise, it's an even better truck!

[@Sammyboy74]

Thanks for that , and good choice with the new redesign 2025 Nissan frontier and I’m saving some money to upgrade my 2014 SL for the 2025 SL , I’ll give my old truck to my oldest son

[@bretthuffine]

​@@Sammyboy74seems like the 2025 model they finally updated the cameras.

[@watchfull-tq5sy]

traded my 2019 Frontier for a 2024 Frontier SV 2WD Crew-Cab with Technology Package. It's a fantastic truck. Currently, you can buy one loaded for about $35k. What's the complaint about the camera resolution?? Bro, you are way too picky

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

My complaint is that the 2014 GMC Acadia had a better camera...... 2014!!!!

[@MrJinxyBuster]

I just purchased a 2022 Frontier S and have to agree the backup camera is ...adequate. My aftermarket camera for my Sonata was much higher resolution. Is the Frontier camera OK, sure but I agree with @DoItYorselfRight it's crappy resolution compared to what it could be.

[@BillPawlikowski]

My only real dislike is the high hoodline. Makes it hard to see in thight/ narrow spaces. I guess I'm just used to my 2012 Frontier with the sloping hood. I just have one question. Where did you find the console tray? My 2023 SV center bin is like a 55 gallon drum I lose my work keys in there all the time. Thanks in advance.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Amazon..... they have a bunch of different kinds

[@BillPawlikowski]

@@DoItYourselfDoItRight . O.K. I'll have a look . Thanks.

[@greghadaller]

I agree about the hoodline. I just traded my 2011 Frontier for a 2025 Frontier. The hood seems about a foot taller, especially at the corners. I guess its necessary so I can look tough, but it certainly doesn't help when parking.

[@BillPawlikowski]

@@greghadaller Yeah my diveway is fairly narrow, house on one side (idiot) neighbors fence on the other. That hood makes it a bit nervous getting out in the open. But after 3 months driving it, I'm getting the hang of it .

[@24porschefanatic]

Lol the remote start part is annoying… but let’s not be too picky… You know damn well this truck will outlast the new Tacoma 100%

[@scottnugent4791]

and my 19 Tundra will outlast them both. I have decided that new isn't always better. I did drive a new Frontier and it was really nice.

[@Sammyboy74]

@@scottnugent4791good choice

[@Sammyboy74]

120 % they already recalling some of them because the transmission problem , because the new Tacoma is only 4 cylinder truck a with a turbo crap and that’s what is causing issues with the transmission synchronization

[@dereklilly1004]

2 words for you and your Tundra, Cam Towers, if they ain't leaking now it's only a matter of time 😵

[@gnic76]

The adaptive cruse can be turned off and run normal. The engine stopping after remote start is pretty normal on a lot of brands. One reason i think is theft and making sure the key is with you when you go to drive.

[@marksullivan8200]

Great review you might like the Nismo upgraded lightweight wheels & upgraded billstien shocks with reservoirs, they also have a nice leveling/lift kit & it's installed at dealership & doesn't affect warranty ps they also have an exhaust & bumpers

[@jeremyisaac1354]

I now own a 2023 GMC Acadia AT4. I really love the car. While shopping I actually drove a Frontier because I'm just crazy about them. If the salesman had not been a jackass I'd probably be in a frontier right now. But man I really love this GMC. I probably watch at least one video a day about the frontier. I will probably buy a used one once I pay of the Acadia. These are the best midsize trucks out there in my opinion. Oh, my wife's new CRV does the same thing with the remote start.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I too loved my acadia. It was a 2014, unfortunately it just seemed to start to fall apart all at the same time.

[@jeremyisaac1354]

@@DoItYourselfDoItRight Yeah I'm going to do my best to enjoy it while it lasts. Gm's vehicles don't seem built to last anymore.

[@Sammyboy74]

Is the Japanese engine what stands over other engines

[@skexzies3673]

I have the same problem with the cruise control (2023) , which is terrible. So it appears Nissan never fixed that flaw. I never rev my motor past 3500rpm...but the cruise control tries to go beyond 5000rpm whenever it gets a chance.

[@Sammyboy74]

Is better than going to the dealership for an engine light or airbag light issues and find out that you might end up going back again with other brand vehicles, but Nissan will always come up with a solution

[@mattsnyder7091]

I'm with you on the ting. Mine echoes so much in my garage you would think it was about to fall apart. Definitely a first world problem. lol

[@wanted-33]

Brother, I had to laugh about the Adaptive cruise, and the Auto start stories, because you sounded just like me when we got our first vehicle with those options. Especially the Auto Start, and not pushing the start button before you touch anything else. Dang, I've got stories that caused me to speak in tongues. But I will say hang on, you'll get used to both. It just takes a little time. Nice truck by the way. One little thing. It could be the Ford hat that's causing a ripple in the force.😀

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Well I'm a Ford guy at heart but I can't deny that the Japanese make better mid sized trucks!

[@Sammyboy74]

Exactly, is a bad vibe on the air ; get a nice Nissan shirt and a Nissan hat too

[@Sammyboy74]

@@DoItYourselfDoItRightalways ; is the reliability and integrity on the engines what it makes the difference

[@ethanpine9443]

You can turn off the adaptive cruise control to make it just normal cruise control. But, you have to do it every time you start the truck.

[@chadrides914]

I trust a man wearing Nemesis. Thanks lots of good info here. QUESTION; can you drive the truck with the tailgate down?

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

You can but if you try to back up with it down alarms sound like you're robbing a bank!

[@eieio6641]

If it says in black and white to step on brake and press start button, don't get mad at Nissan, look at yourself in the mirror and say I'm the dumb one.

[@barrd]

Nice review ….. Do you have the link to the 1-inch spacers or the brand

[@BigHouse907]

The cruise control says, drive it like you stole it. lol

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

💯 %

[@Sammyboy74]

😂 like that

[@robertchew739]

I bought a 2023 Frontier SV 4x4. 15k miles. I like it a lot. My issues are 1. Gas mileage is horrible, no Tonneau cover, 2. Adaptive Cruise control is freaking horrible. It shoots the Rpm's up if you go up a hill nd shakes the entire truck. Remote start is good but it only goes on for 5 minutes then it shuts off. Other than that, it is doing the job. I dont do any off road so I dont need that. The V6 is powerful but like I said, it eats up a lot of gas. NJ here

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

You can take the truck to a Nissan dealer and they can update the cruise control so it works better and doesn't shoot the RPMs up like you said.

[@akuhmayer7933]

Cruise control? Push and hold, you can set it for traditional cruise control.

[@bradwaddingham9900]

the good thing i notice is none of the compliants are about engine transmission just little things

[@waywardwest]

This is definitely my next truck. I had a Silverado back when they changed over to the cylinder shutoff garbage and it didn't last 60K miles. I bought a Ram with the Pentastar V6 to avoid that AFM crap. Discovered the V6 is a really nice engine. I'm in the market for a replacement truck and Nissan now has the only truck with a decent motor available. No turbo or fuel management here. I can live with the quirks you pointed out. Its still a very nice looking truck with that 3.8 V6 it sounds like a winner. That interior looks really nice. Way better than my Ram. My truck doesn't have a reverse camera so I can live with a less than stellar resolution one.

[@DumbDadDuties]

Only V6 naturally aspirated - I just bought the 2025 Pro4-X long bed. Guess I need to do some videos. Ordered a bed cover & really want to do a bumper with a winch and extra lights.

[@justincase9638]

Nissan introduced a software fix for the cruise control. Go to your dealer and ask for the fix!

[@Speedy28Gonzales]

Ting noise drives me crazy. Wish there was a fix for it.

[@CommanderCronus]

If you study the user manual you'll find there is a way to disable the adaptive part of the cruise control and make it work like a regular cruise control.

[@Leonardo-ji5hv]

Are you going to put a leveling kit?

[@bradleypollack5658]

The adaptive cruise control there’s a technical service bulletin that fixes that I had it done on mine and it works beautifully now.

[@dorikh]

Hello there. My 2022 SV was an amazing choice due to its functionality. It doesnt have leather seats, moonroof or 360 whose I use too in my previous vehicles but it does a job well. The only thing I dont get is - why the back window is not power ? And neither SV, SL or PRO4-X offers that feature. Everytime you would need some extra air yoi would have to stop, get out, open the rear door to open that window 😅. Maybe sounds funny but sometimes gets annoying if you start driving and forgot to open it

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I totally agree! To this day I still have not opened that video for that exact reason.

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

Regarding the cruise control. Every car and manufacturer has it tuned differently some people like it to accelerate quickly. I’d agree a gradual acceleration is better but everyone has a different perspective(would be better if the driver could adjust between 3 different modes or that or if you truck has an eco mode to slow the cruise acceleration also….. the auto stop start function like that isn’t all that much of an issue I’ve seen cars where as soon as you open the door it shuts off making you restart the car. What they are trying to do is make sure your surrounding habits are met. Most people are gonna just hop in and drive like that. You start your car you look around and check your surroundings so it brings you back to a good starting routine before driving. And I guess from your previous vehicles your used to getting better gas mileage…… almost all trucks get easily below 18 even as low as 12 in city they are geared for towing and hauling so sitting a lot and idling and doing stop and go traffic a lot hurts your mileage also your truck is a 4x4 which is geared even lower and your wheel spacers pushing the wheels out increases drag hurting mileage further. Bigger/heavier tires and wheels and even a lift kit…… most of your issues for the most part are nit picky but a great review….. check out the TFL truck reviews comparing the other midsize trucks the frontier checks most boxes for a great price and when loaded and towing gets better fuel mileage compared to all the turbo charged competitors…..

[@joedifranco1659]

Other cars have these problems too the remote start thing is a safety features that my Honda has. If you’re used to adaptive cruise control I can see how that’s an issue. The camera is fine idk why you need something so high definition and the gas mileage I don’t have that problem BUT I own a base model 2022 frontier RWD and the only issue I have so far is the radio connection to my phone. And I like the tings man it’s a TRUCK lol.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

The tinging is just odd..... I've never heard it on any of my other vehicles besides my motorcycles! Thanks for the comment!

[@miguelvillanueva2059]

You have nice yokohama tires and that 1nich spacer looks enough. It's simple yet nice and clean build. Id live with the safety kill engine when you dont start, its fine. This is my target truck in the near future. I would prolly get the long bed/box but it would be a maneuverability issue. 2nd thing on the list is the King cab! Since its just me and my wife. I like that it has plenty of buttons too! And this SV (I hope) doesn't have the start/stop tech which is annoying for me. What's really important here is that it's a NA V6 and regular tranny, I love it. I still keep my 07 Odyssey and it still performs, bad gas Mileage though.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

You are correct, no start stop tech on mine. That too would drive me nuts!

[@grumpysgarage7276]

Good video. I'm looking at the Frontier SV 4x4

[@analterror3224]

Same here

[@stevenvalenti3722]

I just bought one a month ago and really like it. But the cruise control really sucks! Like described here.😞

[@Sammyboy74]

@@stevenvalenti3722visit the dealership for an update

[@Sammyboy74]

I’m looking the new 2025 SL

[@Eclipse-ss7ko]

I own a 2021 Nissan frontier. I love my truck. I have cruise control but adapative I have to press a button. I have never done that and never will. My truck is a utility vehicle and I have had to get used to Rack and pinion steering. My last truck was a 2001 Ford Ranger XLT. I had a 6 cylinder 4WD and I drove it for 20 years and had 300K miles. The hissing after you shut off the truck is just what a truck does. I am 71 years old and I figure that this is my last vehicle.

[@jccarreira320]

I have an E-class Mercedes Benz and a Pro4x and I love both.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Been driving an M class BMW for the last week while in Germany.... seems like a great car!

[@fatboy1917]

My 2017 honda crv does the exact same thing with remote start. I think that's the way they are all designed... I think

[@beefbilly]

Do the rough country fender flares, just installed them on mine

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Could you send me a Pic? [e-mail]

[@marksullivan8200]

Exhaust wrap usually used for headers might help once wrapped around your exhaust from engine to the doors id unroll the fabric soak it in soap & water then spray down with 2 coats of silicone first & & or exhaust paint

[@Andi_Doci]

The remote start is theft prevention, it has to make sure someone without the key does not just jump in and take the truck, because if it normally on you can drive off with one. So, you need the key and then hit the ignition, I am guessing it checks for key fob in truck like regular start procedure, then go. The gas mileage is better if you actually run the truck on manual mode and by setting the shift all the way to 9th gear from the start. All shift points are better at that setting. I don't know why Nissan can't get it right also, especially when they do have a program in the transmission that does just fine. The normal drive programing appears to me as if it is stuck in two/haul mode with its shift points. The engine is toque and does not need to downshift so far down to get moving. Cruise control I just don't use because it is the worst thing you can do to gas mileage, so I am not familiar with it. I do agree with the backup camera resolution. I mean the Subaru models have a camera that is like 5x better. About the exhaust, I think it is dual pipe up to some point at the rear of the cab. So, you're going to get it as a passenger also. I think it is because of the drive train and 4x4. Anyway, cheers!

[@dennis7172]

They now have an update

[@skitzo4215]

Is this an SV with an upgrade pkg?

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

It's an SV with all three of the major upgrade packages they had in 2022. It would be considered a SL if it was a new 2024.

[@TheMAMBA1965]

I have a 24 Pro4-Max. I used to have a standard trim 2018 Frontier (had a Titan for a few years). The 24 gets way better gas mileage than the 18. I get 22 mpg around town, contrast that with like 16-18 for the 2018. I was used to this because I had a couple of Xterra’s. I used to tell people if they wanted a Frontier “I hope you like the gas station.” With the smaller tank and mpg’s you were always filling up. The 2024 has been more reasonable for me. My dislikes are more package specific. If you have seat heaters good luck if you drop something under the seat. Also the upgraded sound system took away under seat storage in the rear. I also miss the powered rear window from my Titan. My only three complaints are the rear view mirror does not have enough adjustment range for me. The Frontier has amazing room on the passenger side. Some of that could have been shared with the driver. And lastly the auto shut off annoys me to no end.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Funny you mention the gas milage and small tank..... I just drove over 1000 miles with it, pulling a loaded down trailer and OMG i was stopping every 2 hours for gas..... stay tuned for that video!

[@biggyp808]

I have a 24 frontier SL 4x4. Dont have the cruise control issue. Gas mileage sucks. I get 22-23 mpg hiway. 16 in town. Remote start non issue, took me only once to learn it. The AEB is pretty raw. Had to shut off the rear sensors

[@markJones38133]

I bought my 2024 frontier today crewcab, 4x4 and long bed and I got 22 and 25 miles per gallon. I thought wow, buy I do plans to buy bigger wheels and rims.

[@ChaoticDave69]

Get the update for the adaptive it fixes it perfectly

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Going to Nissan Wednesday for it!

[@peteperson855]

It's not the adaptive cruise doing that as mine did the same with the regular cruise on as well. That said there is a fix issued for it. Had it done and the issue is completely gone. If youre interested I can find the specific bulletin number for the fix.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I had the update done a few weeks ago. It seems to have fixed the issue but thanks for the comment!

[@michaeldorsey6705]

also. if you push and hold the cruise power button for like 3secs it will revert to standard (non-intelligent) cruise control and changes the icon on the instrument cluster to reflect the change.

[@thomascrompton7775]

Big problem is the titan is discounted up to 15000 in areas. So can get into a full size at or below price of frontier. And gad mileage on highway is comprable.

[@pollackrocket]

What areas are you seeing those discounts on Titans?

[@LK-bz9sk]

Is the fact they will discontinue it a concern? Parts and service etc in the future.

[@thomascrompton7775]

PA

[@thomascrompton7775]

When they discontinued the nissan NV small van 2 years ago they said they would support parts for 10 additional years

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

I have seen discounts of up to $11,000 on titans but even at that they are still about $10,000 more than a similarly equipped Frontier.

[@mikebilbia3204]

Just turn off the adaptive cc by pushing and holding the cc on button till the icon on the dash changes, then you will have regular cc.

[@ceemihail]

Yeah, i'd say there are a few annoying things, I would still buy one. Nice Frontier!!

[@edwardbudnick2871]

Would be nice to have a better camera but we use to not have any before. We need to be able to drive again without it.the remote start,just put foot on brake and push start button .you should get use to it. Probably is for safety.

[@BrianErnieFritz]

I think some of your dislikes are kind of stupid. I have the same truck and I don’t have problems with the cruise and the gas mileage is normal for a six cylinder with that much horsepower.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Idk what year your truck is, if it's 2023 and up they had already reprogrammed the cruise, all the 2022 and below had the messed up cruise which has since been fixed. As per the gas mileage, just because it's normal doesn't mean that I have to like it! My mustang has almost twice the HP and gets better gas mileage! But thanks for your comment!

[@PRO4XKEV]

The leather seats are Zero gravity according to Nissan. I believe Nissan has a re program for the cruise control issue. Call Dealer.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I've been meaning to call them, if they do, you would of thought that the dealership would have done it before I bought it?

[@gordmonteath6090]

​@DoItYourselfDoItRight they do have an updated download and all the comments I've read says it makes a tremendous difference

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

@gordmonteath6090 I will be sure to call them tomorrow!

[@CalvAnon]

After watching this, I am now more confused as ever between getting 24’ Tacoma SR5 or 24’ Frontier SV. Guess I gotta do more research.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Go drive both trucks..... also I've learned that all the 2024 trucks have the cruise update which fixed my cruise problem. Hope that helps!

[@ArtGirlJan]

Oh my gosh!!! I am at that exact same place!!!!!! What did you end up getting?

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

@@ArtGirlJan same here. I test drove the Tacoma and it was a slug. Then I started watching KZbin videos and found out there was lots of problems with them. So I started doing more research and now I’m gonna go to the Nissan. Just data gathering now, trying to learn all this new technology. I’m in a 2012 Honda CRV so I don’t know what the latest and greatest is. I just know I have to have a truck again. Really miss my old 2005 little Ford Ranger. And no, I’m not getting a newer Ford Ranger, even though it had much more pep than the Tacoma. for the life of me, I can’t find the access cab or what Nissan calls the king cab. I don’t need backseats, I need a 6 foot bed. seems like they reserve those type of vehicles for the bottom of the line fleet vehicle trucks and they’re all usually white. At least Nissan is making the effort to for a few moreKing cabs.

[@derrickcarter6400]

Any transmission issues?

[@All-Miles-Matter]

No way! It has a Mercedes designed 9 speed. It's BUTTER smooth.

[@PHILLIPS8822]

The remote start safety feature is so no one will steal your truck if it's remote start

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I get that but no other vehicle company completely shuts off the vehicle. They just won't go into drive until you push the button.

[@TheHandsomebaby]

The Adaptive cruise behaves like that in every car that I have tried.

[@JohnnyBravooDrones]

I like his Ford hat :)

[@Lars-ns4dk]

Good morning there may be an software update to help with that erratic shifting while in cruise...check with your dealer.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Thanks for your comment, I just had the update done!

[@jsslifelike]

Do you like the Iron Bison nerf bars so far? I like the look and they don't hang low like the OEMs.

[@andreiciocan]

I have another car that does the same with the remote starter. Regarding the camera resolution, I only need to see the objects, I dont need to see the details. I am driving, not watching a 4k movie.

[@rysaik7543]

I hate the rear wheel well spaces which leave areas of rust starting and mud sticking. I hate the door locks selection, unlike the Tacoma press once all 4 doors open press again and all 4 closed, very simple and can auto lock all 4 when leaving vehicle. The Frontier have to press door button twice to open all, very irritating and the menu options don't make sense. The most irritating if you tow a trailer is the rear sensor which automatically brakes when reversing. Every time you put gear in reverse have to press the "P" button to override the autobraking sensor. You can go through the menu to disable the rear auto braking sensor so you can reverse as many times as you like but the selection resets to on when ignition turned off. The minor irritation is start/stop as there is a half second delay before engine is started which I got used to but pressing the override button to deactivate every time car starts is annoying. Lastly not many companies make racks for Frontier so the selection sucks, and the 5 ft bed is too short to haul anything like 10 ft. lumber or ladders or pipes.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I concur with all your issues and raise you one more.... I just towed long distance with it and the whole time it thought I was getting rear-ended! So annoying! That video coming soon!

[@cwert99]

For the camera, put some rain x on the lens. World of difference.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

@@cwert99 I'll try that! I did the windshield already!

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

I would add one small dislike I have, the hoods don’t open high enough on these trucks. It always feels like you’re going to hit your head when you’re adding washer fluid, checking the oil, etc.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

Huh, I didn't notice that but I'll be sure to check next time I open it up.

[@Commentleaver-c6x]

@@DoItYourselfDoItRight I think you’ll agree.

[@terrythompson6570]

I have noticed the tinging but isn't loud and doesn't bother me.

[@DarkSim77]

Not sure I understand the complaining about the cruise control when there's a fix for it at your Nissan dealer?

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I didn't know about the fix at the time of making this video..... the update has since been installed to which the update kinda fixed the problem..... it's not as aggressive aaaaaaand I had to fight with the dealership to do the update because they swore that there wasn't an update. My guess is that they didn't want to work on it because I didn't buy it from them....... that doesn't look good for Nissan in general either!

[@RBLK89]

I love my frontier, besides the gas, for the mpg i'm getting I wish I would of waited for the sierra at4 with the 6cyl diesel, or just a full size that gets the same mpg

[@lancewolf2451]

I get 20.6 around town (no highway) on my 24 frontier ..no cover

[@jerrymayo2585]

The cruise, wow . With a slight incline it will go into passing gear. Not good for the motor or the mileage and it's annoying.

[@jerrymayo2585]

I get better mileage without the cruise.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

I would describe it as violent compared to other cars that have adaptive cruise!

[@55whiplash]

I have to admit, your dislikes aren't a big deal at all. Gas mileage on a 300 hp 4x4 sounds decent. I would have been happier if they still made a king cab version with a 4 cylinder and a manual transmission, but my needs aren't very demanding.

[@DouglasB65]

Just bought the 2024 Pro 4X in early August, was gonna wait for the 2025, but didn't like the minimal updates like the too big 12" infotainment screen and telescoping steering wheel, power passenger seat, etc. Those weren't deal breakers for me, and the dealerships around me in southwest Ohio have some pretty good end of summer deals on the 24's to make room for the new inventory. Everyone's needs and wants in a truck are gonna be different, I wanted a truck to be reliable, versatile and great value, and I found that in the Frontier over the competition. Real happy so far with my decision, hope you still like yours, and the likes and dislikes you expressed are easily abated with the enjoyment we'll get out of this truck in the years to come. Great video, really enjoyed it. 2 thumbs up.

[@DoItYourselfDoItRight]

My big issue was with the cruise, Nissan has since fixed it, the other things I can deal with and I hope it's as reliable as everyone says their's is. Thanks for the comment!

[@terrythompson6570]

I've been averaging about 22mpg on my 24 pro 4x. Tonneau cover made no difference. I find the configuration of control buttons is chaotic, especially diff lock. But great truck.

[@Firefly1428]

There is an update to the cruise control. I got mine fixed.

[@MsAce0424]

Maybe you're in a different elevation or something, but my mpg is great for being a truck. I've averaged 23 to 24 highway. Once i got 26. That is going 70 mph. City mpg depends on my foot on my travels and how far I'm going. Lot's of stop go, yea 15 to 18. If it's 40 mph zone and less stops. I see 20 to 22. I have to agree with the interior. i have the pro4x and the layout and comfort is great! It's the main thing besides reliability for why i got it. That adaptive cruise...i hate it on every vehicle i have driven with it. Terrible feeling all-round. I'd say that, and the camera are definitely down falls for the truck though. Worse camera out there. I heard they are updating it in 2025.