The resale value of trucks can be an important factor when making a decision. If you plan to only have the truck for a few years then a high resale value is incredibly beneficial. However, the mid-size truck with the worst resale value is a bitsurprising. 

The mid-size truck with the worst resale value is the Nissan Frontier 

I’m surprised that the Nissan Frontier is the mid-size truck with the worst resale value because it packs a long list of good standard features. It has a potent standard engine and a solid reliability rating, so what’s going on? 

According to J.D.Power, the 2023 Frontier has a resale value of 84 out of 100. This is considered to be great, but it falls behind rivals. 

The Chevrolet Colorado barely beats it with an 85, the Jeep Gladiator earned an 88, the Ford Ranger got a 90, the GMC Canyon is sitting pretty with a 92, the Honda Ridgeline is surprisingly high at 87, and the Toyota Tacoma has the best resale value at 96. 

Of course, the Tacoma manages to have the best resale value. It has a reputation for durability, reliability, and low repair costs. 

The Frontier has a reliability rating of 84 out of 100, which is great. Scores between 70 and 80 are average, while anything between 81 and 90 is above average. Also, the Tacoma has an 83, so it’s interesting that it’s one point behind. 

You can expect an average Frontier truck to last between 200,000 to 250,000 miles. But the Tacoma is expected to make it between 300,000 to 350,000 miles. Some models surpass 400,000 miles. 

The 2024 Nissan Frontier has a standard 3.6-liter V6 engine with 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque. With the standard Tacoma, you get a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 228 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. 

While the Frontier is better than it used to be, it’s still improving its reputation for reliability. This might be the main issue with its resale value. However, 84 is still great.