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2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 6

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2008 Nissan Frontier Nismo

Truck (King Cab) · 261 hp · 16–17 mpg combined

Sticker from
$23,780Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Frontier is right for you?

Four trims, $16,530 to $23,780. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,100, from SE to LE.

The numbers.

Five configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual.

261hp4.0L six-cylinder
281lb-ftTorque
16–17mpgCombined · 14–15 city · 19–20 highway
RWD / 4WD5-speed automatic / 6-speed manual
4–5Seats
4,170–4,488 lbsCurb weight
5,598–5,599 lbsGVWR
6,100–6,500 lbsMax towing
1,111–1,429 lbsMax payload

98 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Charcoal
  • Blue

Both cloth.

6 factory paints

  • Avalanche
  • Super Black
  • Radiant Silver
  • Majestic Blue
  • Red Alert
  • Storm Gray

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2008 Frontier. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
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Other years of the Frontier Nismo.