2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$13,149 - $24,689

Original MSRP:
$12,710 - $23,091

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: No Seat

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Review
"An optional antiskid system and tire-pressure monitor headline '03 additions to these compact pickups. Frontier offers two cab styles: a 2-dr extended cab called King Cab, and a 4-dr Crew Cab. The price-leader Standard model and the Desert Runner, both King Cabs, come only with rear-wheel drive. Other Frontiers offer 4WD that must be disengaged on dry pavement but includes low-range gearing. King Cabs use a 6.2-ft cargo box. Crew Cabs offer 4.6- and 6.2-ft boxes. The 6.2-ft box adds 15 inches to the wheelbase. A 4-cyl engine is standard for 2WD King Cabs. The 4WD models and all Crew Cabs come with a V6 that gains 10 hp for '03. A supercharged V6 powers SVE and S/C versions of both cab styles; these models also get larger wheels and stiffer suspension. All engines team with manual or automatic transmission. ABS is standard. The antiskid system is bundled in an option package that also includes traction control and a tire-pressure monitor. The package is available on 4WD XE and SE Crew Cabs. Crew Cabs continue with a 3-passenger rear bench seat, but King Cabs now have one instead of two rear jump seats. A driver-seat adjustment for height and lumbar support is a new feature for selected models. "
Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 02V299
Number of Units Affected 143,000
Summary On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor. This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion, and all affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began Jan. 13, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Dates of Manufacture July 2000 - September 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number R2019

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Models & Prices

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
King Cab I4 Manual $13,149 $12,710 $208 / Month*

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD XE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
XE King Cab I4 Manual $14,199 $13,429 $219 / Month*
XE King Cab I4 Auto $15,349 $14,516 $237 / Month*
XE King Cab V6 Manual Desert Runner $16,339 $15,453 $252 / Month*
XE King Cab V6 Auto Desert Runner $17,489 $16,540 $270 / Month*
XE Crew Cab V6 Manual Std Bed $18,599 $17,589 $287 / Month*
XE Crew Cab V6 Manual Long Bed $19,149 $18,110 $295 / Month*
XE Crew Cab V6 Auto Std Bed $19,749 $18,677 $305 / Month*
XE Crew Cab V6 Auto Long Bed $20,299 $19,198 $313 / Month*

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD SE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
SE King Cab V6 Auto Desert Runner $20,839 $19,491 $318 / Month*
SE Crew Cab V6 Auto Std Bed $22,549 $21,089 $344 / Month*
SE Crew Cab V6 Auto Long Bed $23,099 $21,604 $352 / Month*
SE Crew Cab V6 Auto SB w/Leather $24,139 $22,576 $368 / Month*
SE Crew Cab V6 Auto LB w/Leather $24,689 $23,091 $377 / Month*

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD SC
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
SC King Cab V6 Manual SuperCharger $20,989 $19,631 $320 / Month*
SC King Cab V6 Auto SuperCharger $22,139 $20,705 $338 / Month*
SC Crew Cab V6 SuperCharger Auto SB $24,049 $22,493 $367 / Month*
SC Crew Cab V6 Auto SuperCharger LB $24,599 $23,006 $375 / Month*

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Features and Standard Equipment

EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
BASE XE SE SC
LEV certified (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
LEV certified (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
LEV certified (3.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
LEV certified (3.3L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
LEV certified (3.3L supercharged engine/4-speed auto trans)      
LEV certified (3.3L supercharged engine/5-speed manual trans)      
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
BASE XE SE SC
City 15/hwy 19 (3.3L supercharged engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 15/hwy 19 (3.3L supercharged engine/5-speed manual trans)      
City 17/hwy 20 (3.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)    
City 17/hwy 20 (3.3L engine/5-speed manual trans)      
City 20/hwy 23 (2.4L engine/4-speed auto trans)      
City 22/hwy 25 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)    
EXTERIOR Features
BASE XE SE SC
2-speed windshield wipers    
Aero-style pwr outside mirrors    
Black door handles/side window moldings
Black/chrome Frontier badging on tailgate    
Body-color front bumper fascia    
Body-color pwr outside mirrors    
Cargo bed lamp integrated w/center high-mount stop lamp
Charcoal fender flares w/divot-dimple appearance  
Charcoal gray 4WD-style fender flares  
Charcoal gray door handles/side window moldings  
Charcoal gray front bumper fascia    
Charcoal gray front grille
Clear laminated badges on front fenders      
Double wall cargo bed w/inner bed cargo hooks
Dual manual outside mirrors    
Dual tier/partition loading provisions
Flush mounted clear lens headlmaps
Fog lamps    
Front/rear splash guards  
Frontier badging on tailgate    
Pop-up sunroof w/removable sunshade      
Privacy glass on rear window & side glass  
Quick release removable tailgate
Rear bumper (painted sparkle silver)  
Sliding rear window    
Special Desert Runner badging      
Special Supercharger badging      
Tailgate lock
Tinted glass (green)  
Tubular roof rack w/silver appearance    
Tubular step rails    
Variable intermittent windshield wipers  
INTERIOR Features
BASE XE SE SC
(1) coat hook in rear of cabin
(2) auxiliary pwr outlets
(2) utility hooks in rear of cabin  
(3) auxiliary pwr outlets  
3-pod cockpit-style instrument cluster
Adjustable front shoulder belt anchors
Air conditioning  
AM/FM stereo w/6 disc CD changer/(4) speakers, (2) tweeters, (1) subwoofer    
AM/FM stereo w/CD player/(6) speakers      
Audio equipment-inc: antenna, front door speakers w/wiring harness for Nissan radio    
Cloth door inserts  
Cloth seating surfaces    
Cruise control    
Driver seat height adjuster & lumbar support  
Driver/front passenger assist grip
Front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests
Front center console w/dual front/rear cup holders  
Front center console w/high armrests, CD storage, cup holders
Front door armrests/map pockets
Full floor carpeting
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, dual digital trip meters, coolant temp
Leather seating surface      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    
Map light      
Map light w/compass & temp display    
Passenger-side vanity mirror  
Pwr door locks    
Pwr windows    
Rear bench seat  
Rear jump seat
Rear seat map pockets  
Rear window defroster  
Red SuperCharger stitching on seats      
Red SuperCharger stitching on steering wheel      
Reminders-inc: low fuel/washer fluid, fasten front seat belts
Remote hood release
Remote keyless entry    
Soft chrome instrument panel housing cover    
Sport cloth seating surfaces    
Tilt steering wheel    
Vehicle security system      
MECHANICAL Features
BASE XE SE SC
15" alloy wheels      
15" steel wheels      
15" steel wheels w/silver painted center caps    
15.9 gallon fuel tank    
16" painted 6-spoke alloy wheels      
17" alloy wheels      
19.4 gallon fuel tank  
2.4L (146) DOHC SMPI 16-valve 4-cyl engine    
3.3L (201) SOHC SMPI supercharged V6 engine      
3.3L (201) SOHC SMPI V6 engine    
3500# towing capacity  
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD  
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4WD ground clearance & ride height    
5-speed manual transmission w/OD  
5000# towing capacity  
Double tipped platinum spark plugs (100,000 mile tune-up interval)  
Double wishbone front suspension
Double wishbone front suspension w/torsion bars  
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)  
Engine skid plate  
Front stabilizer bar
Fuel tank skid plate  
Full size spare tire  
Limited slip rear differential    
Multi-leaf rear suspension w/solid rear axle
P225/70R15 all-season tires    
P255/65R16 all-season tires      
P265/55R17 all-season tires      
P265/70R15 all-season tires      
P265/70R15 OWL all-season tires      
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Pwr recirculating ball steering
Rear stabilizer bar  
Rear wheel drive
Tuned suspension w/reduced ride height      
SAFETY Features
BASE XE SE SC
3-point front seat belts w/adjustable upper anchors
Driver & front passenger second generation airbags
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front crumple zones
Front passenger seat lower anchors & tether for children LATCH System
Front seat belt w/pretensioners & load limiters
Passenger-side airbag cutoff switch
Rear child seat anchors  
Rear seat lower anchors & tether for children LATCH System  
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)    
Side door guard beams

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
BASE XE SE SC
BASIC GEAR PKG -inc: air cond, AM/FM stereo w/CD player *NET*    
DELUXE AUDIO PKG -inc: AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer, steering wheel controls (REQ: S03 Sport Pkg) *NET*      
PREMIUM PKG -inc: leather seating surfaces, AM/FM stereo w/6 disc CD changer Rockford Fosgate Audio system, subwoofer, vehicle security system, steering wheel audio controls *NET*      
UTILITY PKG -inc: alloy wheels, sliding rear window, passenger-side visor vanity mirror, variable intermittent wipers, privacy glass, tilt steering wheel, body color front bumper & grille, body color fender flares *NET*      
VALUE TRUCK PKG -inc: air cond, AM/FM stereo w/CD player, alloy wheels, sliding rear window, passenger-side visor vanity mirror, variable intermittent wipers, privacy glass, tilt steering wheel, body color front bumper & grille, body color fender flares *NET*      
XE PWR PKG -inc: cruise control, pwr windows, pwr door locks, pwr outside mirrors, remote keyless entry, seat height adjuster/ lumbar (REQ: G03 Value Truck Pkg) *NET*      
XE PWR PKG -inc: cruise control, tilt steering column, pwr windows, pwr door locks, pwr outside mirrors, remote keyless entry *NET*      
XE SPORT PKG -inc: step rail, roof rack, body color bumpers & grille, body color fender flares (REQ: P03 Power Pkg) *NET*      
EMISSIONS Options
BASE XE SE SC
50 STATES EMISSIONS
PAINT TYPE Options
BASE XE SE SC
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
BASE XE SE SC
BED EXTENDER (PIO)  
BEDLINER UNDER -inc: rail caps (PIO)  
COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE BOX (N/A w/M96 Bedliner) (PIO)  
COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE BOX (N/A w/M97 Bedliner) (PIO)    
COLLAPSIBLE STORAGE BOX (PIO)
FLOOR MATS (PIO)
MICROFILTER (PIO)    
SKID PLATE/BUMPER GUARD (PIO)  
TOW HITCH (PIO)  
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE XE SE SC
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE XE SE SC
Brake ABS System Rear-Wheel Rear-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x 1 10.2 x 1 10.2 x 1 10.2 x 1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
BASE XE SE SC
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
BASE XE SE SC
Displacement 2.4L/146 2.4L/146 3.3L/201 3.3L/201
Engine Type Gas 4-cyl Gas 4-cyl Gas V6 Supercharged Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 142 @ 5200 142 @ 5200 180 @ 4800 210 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 154 @ 4000 154 @ 4000 202 @ 2800 231 @ 2800
Exterior Dimensions
BASE XE SE SC
Height, Overall (in) 63.2 63.2 66.7 66.7
Wheelbase (in) 116.1 116.1 116.1 116.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.7 67.7 71.2 71.2
Fuel Tank
BASE XE SE SC
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.9 15.9 19.4 19.4
Steering
BASE XE SE SC
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball Pwr Recirculating Ball Pwr Recirculating Ball Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.3 38.3 41.8 41.8
Tires
BASE XE SE SC
Front Tire Size P225/70R15 P225/70R15 P255/65R16 P265/55R17
Rear Tire Size P225/70R15 P225/70R15 P255/65R16 P265/55R17
Transmission
BASE XE SE SC
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD Automatic w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Type 5 5 4 5
Vehicle
BASE XE SE SC
Front Head Room (in) 39.3 39.3 39.3 39.3
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4 41.4 41.4 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.3 55.3 55.3 55.3
Passenger Capacity 2 4 4 4
Second Head Room (in) 37.8 37.8 37.8 37.8
Second Leg Room (in) 30.7 30.7 30.7 30.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 54.4 54.4 54.4 54.4

2003 Nissan Frontier 2WD Safety Features

Safety Features
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger second generation airbags
Passenger-side airbag cutoff switch
3-point front seat belts w/adjustable upper anchors
Front seat belt w/pretensioners & load limiters
Side door guard beams
Front crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front passenger seat lower anchors & tether for children LATCH System
Rear child seat anchors
Rear seat lower anchors & tether for children LATCH System
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: No Seat

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).