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Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

37 recalls and 3,162 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
37
Complaints
3,162
Crashes reported
137
Fires reported
46

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Nissan Frontier by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Frontier1110000
2025 Frontier3110000
2024 Frontier3230100
2023 Frontier1684320
2022 Frontier611211330
2021 Frontier2211000
2020 Frontier2233010
2019 Frontier1281120
2018 Frontier2250000
2017 Frontier1384111
2016 Frontier1444130
2015 Frontier0332130
2014 Frontier2423130
2013 Frontier1485120
2012 Frontier3804080
2011 Frontier1644140
2010 Frontier4593030
2009 Frontier3371100
2008 Frontier51362250
2007 Frontier15206030
2006 Frontier4617132131
2005 Frontier353298111
2004 Frontier1668350
2003 Frontier4779251
2002 Frontier412412290
2001 Frontier3134118112
2000 Frontier3189174100

Most reported Nissan Frontier problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train979
Fuel System, Gasoline507
Engine340
Engine and Engine Cooling304
Electrical System290
Air Bags268
Fuel/Propulsion System230
Unknown or Other160
Vehicle Speed Control111
Steering98

All Nissan Frontier recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-023Jan 20, 20262025–2026Latches/Locks/LinkagesNissan North America, Inc.
25V-508Aug 7, 20252025Engine and Engine Cooling, Exterior LightingNissan North America, Inc.
25V-324Jun 4, 20252025Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
24V-582Aug 6, 20242024Exterior LightingNissan North America, Inc.
24V-479Jun 26, 20242024Suspension, SteeringNissan North America, Inc.
24V-154Feb 27, 20242024Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
23V-273Apr 17, 20232023TiresNissan North America, Inc.
23V-067Feb 10, 20232008–2011Air BagsNissan North America, Inc.
22V-772Oct 13, 20222022Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
22V-671Sep 7, 20222020–2022Power TrainNissan North America, Inc.
22V-527Jul 21, 20222022Equipment, Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
22V-457Jun 24, 20222020–2022Power TrainNissan North America, Inc.
21V-958Dec 9, 20212022Seat BeltsNissan North America, Inc.
21V-917Nov 22, 20212022Fuel System, Gasoline, Trailer HitchesNissan North America, Inc.
19V-654Sep 12, 20192018–2019Back Over PreventionNissan North America, Inc.
18V-551Aug 21, 20182017–2018Electrical SystemNissan North America, Inc.
16V-181Mar 31, 20162016Electrical SystemNissan North America, Inc.
14V-418Jul 10, 20142014Seat BeltsNissan North America, Inc.
14V-052Feb 12, 20142012–2014Electrical SystemNissan North America, Inc.
12V-462Sep 20, 20122012SuspensionNissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012.
11V-592Dec 19, 20112012Engine and Engine CoolingNissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012…
10V-554Nov 11, 20102002–2004SteeringNissan is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 frontier vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001 through october 20, 2004, and model year 2002-2004, xterra vehicles manufactured from july 9, 2001, through january 6…
10V-517Oct 28, 20102005–2006Engine and Engine CoolingNissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles.
10V-401Sep 10, 20102008–2010EquipmentNissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system.
10V-372Aug 12, 20102010Child SeatNissan is recalling certain model year 2010 nissan frontier king cab vehicles manufactured from june 10, 2010 through june 26, 2010.
10V-208May 14, 20102010SuspensionNissan is recalling certain model year 2010 titan, armada, qx56, frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from november 19, 2009 through march 3, 2010.
10V-075Mar 3, 20102006, 2008Fuel System, GasolineNissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles.
08V-690Dec 29, 20082005–2009Air BagsNissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland…
08V-045Jan 25, 20082008EquipmentNissan is recalling 5,523 my 2008 titan, frontier and xterra vehicles for failing to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
06V-092Mar 30, 20062005–2006Fuel System, GasolineOn certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler…
04V-230May 24, 20042000–2003Fuel System, GasolineOn certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic…
02V-316Nov 26, 20022003WheelsOn certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a v6 engine, an incorrect size wheel rim for the spare tire was provided in these vehicles.
02V-299Nov 12, 20022001–2003SuspensionOn certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (Abs) sensor.
02V-298Nov 12, 20022002Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with a supercharger, under certain conditions, such as full throttle in low gear when the engine is not fully warmed up and at cold ambient temperature, the…
02V-300Nov 12, 20022001Fuel System, GasolineOn certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
00V-288Oct 2, 20002000Power TrainVehicle description: pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no.
99V-347Dec 20, 19992000Exterior LightingVehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Nissan Frontier?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Nissan Frontier has the most reports (617). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA lists 37 safety recalls covering Nissan Frontier model years 2000–2014, 2016–2026.

What are the most common Nissan Frontier problems?

Owners report power train, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems most often.