2002 Nissan Frontier transmission: CVT or automatic?
No. The 2002 Nissan Frontier uses a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual - none of its EPA-listed configurations has a CVT.
Key takeaways
- 10 EPA-certified configurations listed for the 2002 Nissan Frontier.
- No CVT here - use the automatic or manual transmission fluid your owner's manual specifies.
- The transmission can differ by engine and drive layout, so match your row by engine size.
Parts for the 2002 Nissan Frontier
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| Engine | Transmission | EPA code | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | RWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 4-speed automatic | Automatic 4-spd | RWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | 4-Wheel or AWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | RWD |
| 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 5-speed manual | Manual 5-spd | RWD |
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.
Nissan Frontier transmission fluid type and capacity →
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