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Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns across the Nissan Frontier, 1998–2026. Owners have filed 3,357 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most (520) and the 2021 the fewest (19).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls39campaignsCovering 1998–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints3,357filedOwner reports across 29 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Crash tests4★overall★★★★☆2026 model, latest ratedSource: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy21mpg combined2026 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Nissan Frontier complaints by model year

3,357 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

164 378 148 242 33 143 138 225 128 223 219 6112 166 322 38 110
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
201164 201278 201348 201442 201533 201643 201738 201825 201928 202023 202119 2022112 202366 202422 20258 202610
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2021 · 19 complaints
  • 2020 · 23 complaints
  • 2018 · 25 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2007 · 520 complaints
  • 2008 · 136 complaints
  • 2012 · 78 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Nissan Frontier owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Electrical system 655353130301
Power train 6271252413623
Unknown or other 64624209122
Service brakes 333411915420
Forward collision avoidance 000013313101
Engine 41251613200
Vehicle speed control 13011139100
Air bags 5251330100

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Nissan Frontier recalls (39)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Frontier model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Nissan Frontier
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
26V023000Jan 20, 2026Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 2062025, 202669.8%
25V508000Aug 7, 2025Daytime Running Lights Malfunction/FMVSS 108202589.2%
25V324000Jun 4, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111202591.4%
24V582000Aug 6, 2024Missing Headlight Aim Marking/FMVSS 108202477.9%
24V479000Jun 26, 2024Ball Joint May Separate from Lower Link202480.9%
24V154000Feb 27, 2024Inflator May Deploy Improperly202486.3%
23V273000Apr 17, 2023Tires May Have Tear in Inner Bead202395.6%
23V067000Feb 10, 2023Driver's Side Air Bag Cover Emblem May Detach2008–201116.1%
22V772000Oct 13, 2022Rearview Display Inoperative/FMVSS 111202296.6%
22V671000Sep 7, 2022Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway2020, 2021, 202290.9%
22V527000Jul 21, 2022Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111202299.6%
22V457000Jun 24, 2022Unsecured Transmission May Cause Rollaway2020, 2021, 202291.6%
21V958000Dec 9, 2021Seat Belt Bracket May Break/FMVSS 207, 209, & 210202281.9%
21V917000Nov 22, 2021Missing Tow Hitch Compromises Fuel Tank/FMVSS 301202286.4%
19V654000Sep 12, 2019No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 1112018, 201980.4%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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All 39 Nissan Frontier recalls by model year →

Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Nissan Frontier (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2026★★★★☆3★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2025★★★★☆3★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2024★★★★☆4★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2023★★★★☆4★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2022★★★★☆4★5★3★pu/cc 4wd
2021★★★★☆3★5★4★pu/cc 4wd
2020★★★★☆3★5★4★pu/cc 4wd
2019★★★★☆3★5★4★pu/cc awd
2017★★★★☆3★5★4★pu/cc awd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

201317–21 mpg
201417–21 mpg
201517–21 mpg
201617–21 mpg
201717–21 mpg
201817–21 mpg
201917–21 mpg
202019–20 mpg
202119–20 mpg
202219–20 mpg
202318–21 mpg
202419–21 mpg
202518–21 mpg
202618–21 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Nissan Frontier report10 complaints · 1 campaigns →2025 Nissan Frontier report8 complaints · 3 campaigns →2024 Nissan Frontier report22 complaints · 3 campaigns →Every Nissan modelNissan models →

Nissan Frontier FAQ

How many recalls has the Nissan Frontier had?

NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Frontier model year from 1998 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Nissan Frontier year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (520) and the 2021 the fewest (19). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Nissan Frontier problems?

Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, power train, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Nissan Frontier get?

EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Frontier at 18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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