Used Nissan Frontier Buying Guide: 2022 to 2025

The Frontier was redesigned for 2022, and the years since have brought updates that matter if you are shopping used. For High Desert drivers who tow, haul and head out to Stoddard Valley or Johnson Valley, here is what Nissan’s own specifications say about the 2022 through 2025 Frontier, and what to ask about when you look at one in Victorville.

• 3.8L V6, 310 hp: listed for both the 2022 and 2025 model years.
• Up to 6,720 lbs for 2022 and up to 7,150 lbs for 2025, when properly equipped.
• 8.6 to 9.8 in: the ground clearance Nissan lists for the 2022 Frontier, depending on trim and drivetrain.

The Short Version

Nissan lists the same 3.8-liter V6, 310 horsepower and 9-speed automatic for the 2022 and 2025 Frontier. The big differences are towing, technology and safety features, which grew over the years. If you are shopping used, the model year tells you a lot about what the truck came with.

2022 vs 2025

Towing and Payload

Towing is the clearest change. Nissan lists a maximum of up to 6,720 lbs for the 2022 Frontier and says the 2025 model’s towing rose about 500 lbs over the 2024 model, with a King Cab maximum of about 7,150 lbs. Ratings differ by cab, bed length and drivetrain, so check the Nissan Towing Guide and your Owner’s Manual for a specific truck.

Trims and Off-Road Features

The 2022 lineup lists S, SV, PRO-X and PRO-4X grades, with PRO-4X adding an electronic locking rear differential. Nissan lists ground clearance of about 8.6 to 9.8 inches for the 2022 Frontier, depending on trim and drivetrain. For 2025, Nissan lists an Intelligent Around View Monitor with an Off-Road Mode that works at speeds up to 12 mph, plus a refreshed front fascia. Details differ by year and grade, so ask us what a specific truck carries.

Safety and Tech

For 2022, Nissan lists Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Rear Door Alert, Trailer Sway Control and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite available on every trim. For 2025, Nissan lists lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, high beam assist and Intelligent Cruise Control as standard on all grades, along with wireless Android Auto.

What to Ask Before You Buy

Ask which cab, bed and drivetrain the truck has, what it was used for, and whether it has been towing. Ask for the maintenance history and whether it qualifies for a certified program. See our Frontier towing and trails guide for the current model, and our oil change guide for service intervals.

Common Questions

What changed on the Nissan Frontier between 2022 and 2025?

Nissan lists the same 3.8-liter V6 and 9-speed automatic for both years. The 2025 model added higher towing, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, an Intelligent Around View Monitor with Off-Road Mode and a refreshed front fascia.

How much can a used Nissan Frontier tow?

Nissan lists up to 6,720 lbs for the 2022 Frontier and about 7,000 to 7,150 lbs for a 2025 King Cab, when properly equipped. Towing varies by configuration, so check your Owner’s Manual.

What engine does the Nissan Frontier have?

Nissan lists a 3.8-liter V6 with 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque and a 9-speed automatic for both the 2022 and 2025 Frontier.

What is the ground clearance of a used Frontier?

Nissan lists roughly 8.6 to 9.8 inches for the 2022 Frontier, depending on trim, drivetrain and differential. The 2025 model lists a similar range.

What should I ask when shopping for a used Frontier?

Ask about the cab, bed, drivetrain and grade, how the truck was used, whether it towed, the maintenance history and whether it qualifies for a certified program. Inventory changes daily, so contact us for what is available.

Shop Used Nissan Trucks in Victorville

Ask our team which used Frontiers are on the lot today. Browse used inventory or see new Nissan trucks. Visit Valley Hi Nissan at 15722 Valley Park Ln in Victorville or call (760) 241-1700.