The 2005–2021 Frontier uses the same key setup, so everything on this page applies to those years too. The full picture is on the Nissan Frontier key guide.

2009 Nissan Frontier: key facts

Key type: Transponder chip key
Push-to-start: No
Transponder chip: ID46 (Philips Hitag-2)
Programming: OBD
All keys lost: We can originate new keys on site

One long D40 generation: bladed NI04T ID46 key and keyed ignition throughout.

Same key system as the 2005–2021 Frontier

Nissan kept the Frontier's key system unchanged across 2005–2021, so everything about replacing a 2009 key — blanks, programming, and what happens if every key is lost — matches the rest of that run. The full year-by-year breakdown lives in our Nissan Frontier key guide.

What drives the price is the key type, whether you still have a working key, and where the car is parked. There's more on Nissan programming in general on our Nissan key page.

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Reviewed by David, Owner & Lead Technician, Wilshire Lock & Key — in the locksmith trade since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-11.

2009 Nissan Frontier key replacement

2009 Nissan Frontier: key facts

Same key system as the 2005–2021 Frontier

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