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Nissan Frontier

Model years 1998–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2005, 2006, 2007. Fewest complaints: 2018, 2020, 2021.

3,362owner complaints
39recall campaigns
2,320service bulletins
29model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2005. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’98’01’04’05’07’10’13’16’19’22’25532’98’01’04’05’07’10’13’16’19’22’25532

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%1.2%2.3%’98’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’26’270.0%0.0%1.2%2.3%’98’01’04’07’10’13’16’19’22’25’26’270.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Frontier11100 · 0
2025 Frontier9300 · 0
2024 Frontier223170 · 1
2023 Frontier661774 · 3
2022 Frontier112611011 · 3
2021 Frontier202581 · 0
2020 Frontier232643 · 0
2019 Frontier281601 · 1
2018 Frontier252710 · 0
2017 Frontier381834 · 1
2016 Frontier4311173 · 1
2015 Frontier3301132 · 1
2014 Frontier4221313 · 1
2013 Frontier4811265 · 1
2012 Frontier8031114 · 0
2011 Frontier6411084 · 1
2010 Frontier5941053 · 0
2009 Frontier373971 · 1
2008 Frontier13651042 · 2
2007 FrontierMost complaints5201956 · 0
2006 FrontierMost complaints61749613 · 2
2005 FrontierMost complaints53231059 · 8
2004 Frontier661458 · 3
2003 Frontier774459 · 2
2002 Frontier12447312 · 2
2001 Frontier13438111 · 8
2000 Frontier18938717 · 4
1999 Frontier782769 · 0
1998 Frontier12926512 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train992
  • Fuel system, gasoline505
  • Engine350
  • Engine and engine cooling325
  • Electrical system313
  • Air bags299
  • Fuel/propulsion system242
  • Unknown or other176

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 852 Frontier vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 493 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023420
20221982
20211261
20201231
201983359
201846288
201752305
201660333
201543245
201446197
201331203
201229124
201127143
201027113
20091162
2008422916
200733184
200631247
200534205
2004322210
2003271912
2002442811
2001312410
2000524314
19991163
19981390

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 0 of 3 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20222022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆20.4 %
20192019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD Early Release★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20182018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD—★★★☆☆—★★★★☆19.8 %
20172017 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆19.8 %
20162016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %
20152015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %
20142014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %
20132013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %
20122012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %
20112011 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD———★★★★☆19.8 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 28 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.9–12.3 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS913.49.511.6273
2025Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS913.49.511.6274
2024Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS912.59.311.1260
2023Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS912.59.311.1260
2022Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS912.89.511.3266
2020Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.AS913.19.811.6273
2019Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.A513.710.712.3290
2018Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.411.4268
2017Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.411.4268
2016Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.211.3266
2015Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.211.3260
2014Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.211.3260
2013Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2012Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2011Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.211.2258
2010Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2009Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2008Frontier · Pickup truck: Small · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2007Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2006Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2005Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.5 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.311.3260
2004Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M511.99.610.9251
2003Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.111.2258
2002Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.110.111.2258
2001Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.010.111.1255
2000Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.19.911.1255
1999Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.19.911.1255
1998Frontier · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline2.4 L, 4 cyl.M512.210.111.3260

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

New registrations in Europe

2 new Nissan Frontier cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20221Spain1,945190 (WLTP)192
20111Spain1,849——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

39 campaigns cover the Frontier; the latest 12 are below.

26V023000 · Latches/locks/linkages20 Jan 2026 · 2025, 2026

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

25V508000 · Engine and engine cooling7 Aug 2025 · 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V324000 · Back over prevention4 Jun 2025 · 2025

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

24V582000 · Exterior lighting6 Aug 2024 · 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

24V479000 · Suspension26 Jun 2024 · 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.

24V154000 · Air bags27 Feb 2024 · 2024

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

23V273000 · Tires17 Apr 2023 · 2023

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

23V067000 · Air bags10 Feb 2023 · 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

22V772000 · Back over prevention13 Oct 2022 · 2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2022 Titan, Titan XD, Frontier, and 2021-2022 Rogue vehicles. The in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system may continuously reboot when the vehicle is restarted, which can result in an inoperative rearview display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V671000 · Power train7 Sept 2022 · 2020, 2021, 2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

22V527000 · Equipment21 Jul 2022 · 2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rogue, 2022 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Titan rental vehicles. When the Sirius XM subscription is set to "Not Subscribed," it may cause the infotainment head unit to reboot, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

22V457000 · Power train24 Jun 2022 · 2020, 2021, 2022

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.

NHTSA recalls