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Nissan Frontier
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
3,352
Active records
Recalls
48
Active records
TSBs
484
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
7
Injuries
131
Crashes
159
Fires
45
Top reported issues — Nissan Frontier
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Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Fluid issue
Operating state
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Vibration/harshness
Noise
Driver assistance issue
Braking behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Thermal issue
Recent change
Starting behavior
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Access/entry issue
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
HVAC behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Lighting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jul 11, 2026
Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jul 10, 2026
Crank bolt snapped causing me to loose power steering, a part failed that shouldn't have .I have the bolt looks like in was cracked when they put it together, it was only on by about three threads, my mechanic and the one from nissan said they'd never seen one come apart before,lucky I wasn't on the highway or in traffic
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jul 5, 2026
After some driving my Forward Driving Aids light comes on showing the Front Sensor is blocked which it isn't and my Radio sounds like static which will stop if I turn the radio off then back on again but does it multiple times while driving also gets very staticy when a phone is plugged in to charge.
2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jul 1, 2026
Drive shaft/ Drive line noise concern with being disabled. Dealer confirmed noise states repair under review
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 30, 2026
Nissan Frontier won’t engage into park parking prowl issue I’ve looked it up on google but my vin doesn't say there is a recall for my truck. Can we get a full recall for the 2020’s ?
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 29, 2026
Transmission shifting harshly and may have to be replaced
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 29, 2026
The 9 speed automatic transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure (codes PO893 and PO876), forcing the vehicle into limp mode. The vehicle loses propulsion unexpectedly in traffic, and the transmission risk complete mechanical lockup while driving. The vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads, creating a severe crash hazard.06
2017 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 29, 2026
UNKNOWN
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 27, 2026
While driving the Automatic Braking System (ABS), Traction Control, forward collision, rear collision and system fault triangle alerts displayed resulting in systems being disabled. Pulled code, C1116, while waiting for dealer service availability. Dealer confirmed the issue is known, and Nissan issued a technical bulletin, NTB22-084, on Sept 29 2022 for issue impacting the ABS Control Module. According to Nissan this module issue impacts the ABS, TCS, collision detection, and cruise control…
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 26, 2026
While underway at speeds under 20 mph. Vehicle hesitates and lurches creating a danger when taking off from a stop light. Vehicle may delay acceleration from a stop, which can feel unsafe in traffic and in merging situations.This activity is uncontrollable as the driver has no control and could lead to an accident or injury to pedestrians or other wise. Another problem is rough shifting, hard downshifts and a jerking. There is both an audible clunk and felt responce or shift shock. Potential…