Sell your 1999 Nissan Frontier for cash

The 1999 Nissan Frontier is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.3L 6-cyl engines. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Nissan Frontier at a glance

Body styleStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy14–20 city / 17–24 highway / 15–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–592 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA5 configurations: Frontier 2WD, Frontier 4WD, Frontier V6 4WD
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Frontier's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a pickup truck, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Frontier. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the tires, typically around 49,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

1999 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 1999 Nissan Frontier. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineMay 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V230000

On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.

Risk: If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.

Exterior LightingDec 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V347002

Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb.

Risk: If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake or tail lamp function cannot occur.

Common 1999 Frontier problems

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 1999 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA. 9 reports involved a crash. Owners reported 8 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Tires12
  • Air Bags10
  • Tires7
  • Air Bags5
  • Fuel System, Gasoline5
  • Fuel System, Other5

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Tires49,000 mi
  • Air Bags100,000 mi
  • Tires42,000 mi
  • Air Bags94,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Gasoline64,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Other80,000 mi

1999 Nissan Frontier service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 76 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Nissan Frontier. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Fuel System5
  • Suspension5
  • Unknown or Other5
  • Steering4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · NTB08-097L

    DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous version

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2023 · NTB23-049

    12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connectio

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJun 2023 · NTB23-053

    SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior elect

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2023 · NTB13-107F

    VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions o

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

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Selling a 1999 Frontier: questions

How much is a 1999 Nissan Frontier worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Frontier that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Frontiers that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Frontier with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1999 Nissan Frontier; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Frontier?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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