2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab pricing starts at $4,125 for the Frontier King Cab XE, which had a starting MSRP of $14,169 when new. The range-topping 2001 Frontier King Cab SE starts at $6,200 today, originally priced from $21,219.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
XE	$14,169	$4,125
Desert Runner XE	$16,469	$4,800
Desert Runner SE	$18,619	$5,450
Supercharged	$20,519	$6,025
SE	$21,219	$6,200

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Frontier King Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Nissan Frontier King Cab (1998-2004) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 96% recommend it. These figures are based on 425 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab

"best truck ive ever owned"

"350000 on same motor"

"Awesome Snow Handler"

"I've owned this 4x4 XE, 5 Sp. For over a year now without major issues. Only had to replace the battery, two belts and the front brake pads. And now she will go another 100k miles."

"best purchase I've made with a new vehicle"

"I've driven across this beautiful country and many miles between and never had a single problem. I bought knowing that the early nissan and datsan were dependable. Keep it taken care of and love it like you mean it and it will love you back with many non worry dependable miles."

Overall 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab quality a 4.7 out of 5.

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Reliability

The 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2001 Frontier King Cab Features

According to drivers of the 2001 Frontier King Cab, here are some of its best features:

Aggressive tires, Easy shifting, well put togather
Dependable and comfortable not bad power for 4cyl.
Easy to drive
Gas mileage
Low maintenance and good miles per gallon

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab MPG by Trim

2001 Frontier King Cab XE - city 20 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

2001 Frontier King Cab Desert Runner XE - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2001 Frontier King Cab Desert Runner SE - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2001 Frontier King Cab Supercharged - city 14 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2001 Frontier King Cab SE - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2001 Frontier King Cab Safety

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

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2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Values and Prices

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
XE	$2,500	$3,625	$4,125
Desert Runner XE	$2,925	$4,200	$4,800
Desert Runner SE	$3,525	$4,850	$5,450
Supercharged	$3,850	$5,350	$6,025
SE	$3,975	$5,525	$6,200

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $2,500 to $3,975 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,625 to $5,525 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/30/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

	Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
	XE Short Bed	$2,075	$3,100	$3,525

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $2,075 to $2,075 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,100 to $3,100 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/30/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

Style	Trade-In Value	Private Party Value	Fair Purchase Price
XE 4D	$4,225	$5,775	$6,500
SE 4D	$4,600	$6,350	$7,150
Supercharged	$4,975	$6,700	$7,525

Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $4,225 to $4,975 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $5,775 to $6,700 depending on vehicle style. Values and prices are based on national averages and typical mileage for this model, but they can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. Valid through 9/30/2026.

Trade-In Value

Trade-In Value is the amount you can expect to receive this week when trading in your vehicle at a dealership.

Private Party Value

Private Party Value is the fair price you can expect when selling your car to an individual, not to a dealer.

Fair Purchase Price

Fair Purchase Price shows what others in your area are actually paying for this vehicle.

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2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Depreciation

A 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab has a current resale value of $3,625 and trade-in value of $2,500.

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2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2023	$103	$3,447	$1,949
2024	$130	$3,317	$1,833
2025	$211	$3,106	$1,646
Now	+ $519	$3,625	$2,500

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	3186 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	50.7 cu.ft.
	EPA Total Interior	109.2 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	19.4 gallons
	Front Head Room	39.3 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.4 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	5
	Overall Length	203.1 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	55.3 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	5000 lbs.
	Turning Diameter	38.7 feet
	Wheel Base	116.1 inches
	Truck Bed Volume	44 cu.ft.
	Bed Length	6.00 feet
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	5200 lbs.
	Payload Capacity	1400 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	66.5 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors

Fuel Economy

	City	20 mpg
	Highway	24 mpg
	Combined	22 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	2WD
	Transmission Type	Manual
	5 speed	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	143 @ 5200 RPM
	Torque	154 @ 4000 rpm
	Engine	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	5 years / 60000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

MP3 Player
CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats
Dual Power Front Seats
Power Driver's Seat

Technology

Cruise Control

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Safety

Safety Features & Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Front Side

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab	Used 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab	Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac	Used 2001 GMC Sonoma Regular Cab
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Price	$4,125	$2,900	$3,750	$3,800
Consumer Rating	4.6	4.5	4.6	4.2
Fuel Economy	City 20/Hwy 24/Comb 22 MPG	City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG	City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG	City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Flexible Fuel	Gas
Seating Capacity	5	6	5	3
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	143 @ 5200 RPM	285 @ 5200 RPM	210 @ 5200 RPM	180 @ 4400 RPM
Engine	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	V8, 4.8 Liter	V6, Flex Fuel, 4.0 Liter	V6, 4.3 Liter
Drivetrain	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD

2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2014 Ford F150 Regular Cab	360
#2	2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab	345
#3	2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Regular Cab	300
#4	2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab	295
#12	2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab	143

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FAQs

Is the Nissan Frontier King Cab 2001 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2001 Frontier King Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab?

The 2001 Nissan Frontier King Cab gets 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

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