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2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 459 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 23 | 21 | 427 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 492 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 | 479 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
65 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD?
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.