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2001 HIGHLIGHTS
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Buying a 2001 Nissan Frontier?
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Trim Levels
ALL 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER TRIMS
| Trim | Body | Engine | MPG | HP | Seats | MSRP | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XETop Rated | Truck (Regular Cab) | 2.4L | 21 | 143 | 3 | $11,699 | MyCar Score™62.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XE | Truck (King Cab) | 2.4L | 21 | 143 | 5 | $13,649 | MyCar Score™62.6 | Look Up VIN |
| XE | Truck (Regular Cab) | 2.4L | 19 | 143 | 3 | $12,749 | MyCar Score™62.2 | Look Up VIN |
| XE | Truck (King Cab) | 2.4L | 19 | 143 | 5 | $14,699 | MyCar Score™61.8 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 Dessert Runner | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $15,949 | MyCar Score™61.4 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 Dessert Runner | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $16,999 | MyCar Score™61.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 Dessert Runner | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $18,099 | MyCar Score™61 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 Dessert Runner | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $19,149 | MyCar Score™60.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $19,999 | MyCar Score™60.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $21,049 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $18,049 | MyCar Score™60.3 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $18,549 | MyCar Score™60.2 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $19,099 | MyCar Score™60.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $21,449 | MyCar Score™60.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $20,199 | MyCar Score™59.9 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $22,599 | MyCar Score™59.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 4 | $20,699 | MyCar Score™59.7 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 170 | 4 | $19,599 | MyCar Score™59.7 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $21,799 | MyCar Score™59.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $22,499 | MyCar Score™59.6 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $20,649 | MyCar Score™59.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $21,249 | MyCar Score™59.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 4 | $23,649 | MyCar Score™59.5 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $22,849 | MyCar Score™59.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $24,049 | MyCar Score™59.3 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (King Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 170 | 4 | $21,749 | MyCar Score™59.2 | Look Up VIN |
| SC-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 210 | 5 | $25,099 | MyCar Score™59.1 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $22,799 | MyCar Score™59.1 | Look Up VIN |
| XE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 170 | 5 | $21,699 | MyCar Score™59 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 16 | 170 | 5 | $24,399 | MyCar Score™58.8 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 170 | 5 | $23,849 | MyCar Score™58.6 | Look Up VIN |
| SE-V6 | Truck (Crew Cab) | 3.3L | 15 | 170 | 5 | $25,449 | MyCar Score™58.3 | Look Up VIN |
XE
Top RatedBody
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
21
HP
143
Seats
3
MSRP
$11,699
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE
Body
Truck (Regular Cab)
MPG
19
HP
143
Seats
3
MSRP
$12,749
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE-V6 Dessert Runner
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$15,949
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE-V6 Dessert Runner
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$16,999
Drive
rear wheel drive
SE-V6 Dessert Runner
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$18,099
Drive
rear wheel drive
SE-V6 Dessert Runner
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$19,149
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$19,999
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$21,049
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$18,049
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$18,549
Drive
four wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$19,099
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,449
Drive
rear wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$20,199
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$22,599
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$20,699
Drive
four wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$19,599
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,799
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,499
Drive
rear wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$20,649
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,249
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
4
MSRP
$23,649
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,849
Drive
rear wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,049
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (King Cab)
MPG
15
HP
170
Seats
4
MSRP
$21,749
Drive
four wheel drive
SC-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
210
Seats
5
MSRP
$25,099
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$22,799
Drive
four wheel drive
XE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$21,699
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
16
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$24,399
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$23,849
Drive
four wheel drive
SE-V6
Body
Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG
15
HP
170
Seats
5
MSRP
$25,449
Drive
four wheel drive
At a Glance
KEY SPECS
Body Type
Truck (Regular Cab), Truck (King Cab), Truck (Crew Cab)
MPG Range
15–21 MPG
HP Range
143–210 HP
Seating
Up to 3
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
Drive Type
rear wheel drive
Towing
3,500 lbs
Dimensions & Comfort
SPACE & COMFORT
Based on the top-rated 2001 Frontier trim.
Exterior Dimensions
Length
191.3 in
Width
66.5 in
Height
62.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom
39.3 in
Front Legroom
40.9 in
Cargo & Capacity
Towing
3,500 lbs
Curb Weight
3,050 lbs
Safety & Warranty
PROTECTION & COVERAGE
Safety Ratings
2001 Nissan Frontier 4-DR.
NHTSA Overall
Not tested by NHTSAFrontal Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Crash
Not tested by NHTSASide Pole
Not tested by NHTSARollover
★★★☆☆(3/5)Open Recalls
7 recalls
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. nhtsa.gov/ratings
Warranty Coverage
Basic Coverage
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain
5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside Assistance
3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Family & Safety
IS THIS A GOOD FAMILY CAR?
Car Seat Usability
Always have car seat installation checked by a certified technician. Find an inspection station near you →
LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) is required on all US vehicles from 2003 onward.
Check owner's manual for LATCH anchor availability.
Related Gear
Common Questions
2001 NISSAN FRONTIER FAQ
How many recalls does a 2001 Nissan Frontier have?▾
The 2001 Nissan Frontier has 7 recalls on record with NHTSA. Always verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov before purchasing.
What is the fuel economy of a 2001 Nissan Frontier?▾
The 2001 Nissan Frontier gets 15–21 MPG combined depending on trim level and drivetrain configuration.
What is the best 2001 Nissan Frontier trim to buy used?▾
Based on MyCar Score™ ratings, the XE trim scores highest at 62.8 out of 100, balancing value, fuel economy, and specifications.
Is the 2001 Nissan Frontier a good used car?▾
The 2001 Nissan Frontier has an average MyCar Score™ of 60 out of 100. MyCar Score™ weighs NHTSA safety ratings, recall history, fuel economy, and value. Compare trims carefully before purchasing.
How much does a 2001 Nissan Frontier cost used?▾
New MSRP for the 2001 Nissan Frontier ranged from $11,699 to $25,449. Used prices vary by mileage, trim, and condition — run a free VIN lookup to check a specific vehicle.
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