Emissions test for a 2003 Nissan Frontier
Emissions test for the 2003 Nissan Frontier: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 16.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Nissan Frontier for emissions test
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2003 Nissan Frontier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,278 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,880 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (16), suspension (11) and structure (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V554000 | 2010-11-11 | steering:column | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT AND LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE... |
| 04V230000 | 2004-05-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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. |
| 02V316000 | 2002-11-26 | wheels:rim | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 ENGINE, AN INCORRECT SIZE WHEEL RIM FOR THE SPARE TIRE WAS PROVIDED IN THESE VEHICLES. THE WHEEL RIM DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A FRONT WHEEL. |
| 02V299000 | 2002-11-12 | suspension:rear | ON CERTAIN 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test for the 2003 Nissan Frontier
For an emissions test on your 2003 Nissan Frontier, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Emissions tests are required in some provinces and states; a licensed shop does the test.
Before the shop sees your Frontier
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Frontier. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.4L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
How we help
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Let us know
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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