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2026
2002
Fuel Economy
15 - 21 combined mpg
Horsepower
143 - 210 hp
Torque
154 - 246 lb-ft
Towing Capacity
3,500 - 5,000 lbs
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2002 Nissan Frontier Overview

2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab Pricing

2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab pricing starts at $3,500 for the Frontier King Cab Pickup, which had a starting MSRP of $13,339 when new. The range-topping 2002 Frontier King Cab SE Short Bed starts at $4,200 today, originally priced from $22,339.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
$4,375 - $5,350
$3,450 - $4,200
$5,725 - $8,025
$4,475 - $6,275

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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab quality a 4.7 out of 5.

2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab Reliability

The 2002 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 2002 Frontier King Cab Features

According to drivers of the 2002 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

2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab MPG by Trim

2002 Frontier King Cab XE Short Bed - city 20 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab Pickup - city 20 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab Desert Runner XE - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab Supercharged - city 14 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab Desert Runner SE - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab SE Short Bed - city 15 MPG - hwy 17 MPG

2002 Frontier King Cab Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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2002 Nissan Frontier
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.6
Consumer Rating
Based on 425 Consumer Reviews
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98%Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.7
Performance
4.5
Quality
4.7
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.8
Styling
4.6

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2002 Nissan Frontier Values and Prices

Style
Trade-In Value
Private Party Value
Fair Purchase Price
$1,975
$3,000
$3,450
$1,150
$3,050
$3,500
$2,025
$3,025
$3,525
$2,300
$3,250
$3,800
$2,500
$3,450
$4,050
$2,625
$3,575
$4,200
Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $1,150 to $2,625 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,000 to $3,575 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 3/15/2026.
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
$2,900
$3,825
$4,475
$3,200
$4,100
$4,800
$3,600
$5,025
$5,750
$3,925
$5,300
$5,975
$4,025
$5,300
$6,000
$2,600
$5,575
$6,275
$2,900
$3,825
$4,475
$3,200
$4,100
$4,800
$3,600
$5,025
$5,750
$3,925
$5,300
$5,975
$4,025
$5,300
$6,000
$2,600
$5,575
$6,275
Values above are based on "Good" condition vehicles. Estimated Trade-In Values range from about $2,600 to $4,025 depending on vehicle style. Estimated Private Party Values range from about $3,825 to $5,575 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 3/15/2026.
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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2002 Nissan Frontier Depreciation

A 2002 Nissan Frontier has depreciated $1,090 or 26% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $3,000 and trade-in value of $1,975.

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2002 Nissan Frontier Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2023
$65
$4,090
$2,483
2024
$171
$3,919
$2,274
2025
$84
$3,835
$2,232
Now
$835
$3,000
$1,975
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2002 Nissan Frontier 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
3196 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
Minimum Ground Clearance
9.6 inches
Overall Length
196.8 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
1312 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
23 mpg
Combined
21 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

2002 Nissan Frontier 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
Driver Front
4.0
Passenger Front
4.0
Front Side
4.0
Rollover Rating
3.0

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Price
$3,450
$3,950
$3,250
$3,700
Consumer Rating
4.6
4.4
4.7
4.3
Fuel Economy
City 20/Hwy 23/Comb 21 MPG
City 21/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG
City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
City 14/Hwy 19/Comb 16 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5333
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
143 @ 5250 RPM
231 @ 4750 RPM
230 @ 4800 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.3 Liter
V8, 4.6 Liter
V8, 4.7 Liter
Drivetrain
2WD
2WD
2WD
2WD

2002 Nissan Frontier Rankings

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FAQs

Is 2002 a good year for a Nissan Frontier King Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2002 Frontier King Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Nissan Frontier King Cab 2002 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2002 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 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab?

The 2002 Nissan Frontier King Cab gets 20 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.
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