Nissan Frontier key replacement and programming
Frontier kept a turn key for most of its long run, especially on work trims. The 2022 redesign added push-button start on upper trims.
Frontier key systems by model year
Year ranges follow Frontier generations and are approximate. Trim, build date and factory options can change the system within a year, so we confirm it from your VIN before dispatch.
- Photo pending1998–2004
NATS transponder keys
NATS key with a separate remote.
- Photo pending2005–2021
NATS transponder keys
NATS key; remote-head key on later trucks.
- Photo pending2022–present
Remote-head keys
Remote-head key on many trims; Intelligent Key on upper trims.
Lost every Frontier key?
If no working key remains, we can program a new key to most Nissan vehicles at the car. Programming can involve extra security steps, so it takes longer than adding a spare. We confirm your system from the VIN first.
What to send for a Frontier key quote
- Model year, from the registration or title
- Turn-key ignition or push-button start
- Whether any working key remains
- A photo of the key or ignition, if you have one
Most Frontier calls we take are in Burbank and nearby Sun Valley; we work wherever the vehicle is parked. Sun Valley service area
Important compatibility notice — final key compatibility must be confirmed
The key images, vehicle models, and year ranges shown on this page are provided as a general identification guide and may not apply to every vehicle. The manufacturer may use different key systems within the same model year depending on trim level, production date, manufacturing location, ignition type, and factory equipment. Final compatibility must be confirmed using the vehicle’s VIN, ignition type, existing key or fob, and vehicle information before service. The images are representative examples and do not guarantee an exact visual match.
A current registration or title and matching government-issued photo identification must be verified before automotive key, lock, or immobilizer service is performed.