The Frontier recently got a major overhaul to become a fresh contender against popular rivals like the Ford Ranger or Toyota Tacoma. However, the tag still misses and falls short of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma.
2023 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2023 Nissan Frontier
The 2023 Nissan Frontier excels even though the Tacoma is outdated by comparison. The Tacoma has been about the same since 2016! There have been some updates in 2020 to improve comfort, but it could use a little spice.
, the Tacoma barely outpaced the Nissan Frontier, so it did a good job of catching up. However, the Frontier appears to lag behind in the categories of reliability and expected owner satisfaction.
Is the Tacoma more reliable than the Frontier?
In fact, the 2023 and 2023 Toyota Tacomas have similar reliability ratings. Both have a score of 83 out of 100 from JDPower. Scores between 91 to 100 are the best, and rankings between 81 to 90 are great.
However, Consumer Reports stated that the 2023 Tacoma is expected to be slightly more reliable than the average new car, but the Nissan Frontier could be slightly less reliable. So that moves the needle forward for the Tacoma.
Plus, the Tacoma has a reputation for being reliable. The average model should easily exceed 200,000 miles. Some even keep going after accumulating over 300,000 to 400,000 miles. Tacoma hasn’t changed its award-winning durability formula in a while.
The Nissan Frontier is expected to average around 100,000 miles but can easily hit 200,000 miles with proper care and maintenance. So, the Tacoma could potentially save more years down the road.
However, the Frontier has an updated suspension and better engine which can improve the expected reliability score.
Also, how a vehicle is handled can affect its lifespan. The Tacoma is built to take a beating, and owners can be a bit rougher on the pavement. Used Frontier models may be in better condition. Do your research before you buy!
Is the Tacoma more comfortable than the Frontier?
The 2023 Nissan Frontier has some advantages over the 2023 in terms of comfort. But for some reason, it has a lower expected satisfaction rating, which means that people may not be happy with what they get.
While the Frontier ranks higher for better ride quality, more comfortable seats, more passenger space, and less interior noise, there must be something missing. The Frontier also ranks higher in driving experience.
It has faster acceleration with smoother transmission shifts and more confident brakes. It could be more comfortable and attractive for the daily driver. But it won’t catch the Tacoma while driving off-road.
The 2023 Nissan Frontier almost caught up to the old Toyota Tacoma, but didn’t manage to snag the victory. While it’s more comfortable and spacious with attractive upgrades, it’s not as reliable as the Tacoma.
