NHTSA Data Explorer

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

1,164

Reporting mechanism

1,154

Fluid issue

876

Operating state

761

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

430

Safety restraint issue

358

Engine behavior

269

Performance issue

260

Vibration/harshness

258

Noise

210

Driver assistance issue

163

Braking behavior

157

Safety restraint behavior

135

Thermal issue

93

Recent change

90

Starting behavior

87

Electrical issue

79

Steering behavior

79

Access/entry issue

53

Ride/handling behavior

51

Smell

42

HVAC behavior

40

Powering on/off behavior

31

Lighting behavior

28

Infotainment behavior

27

Communication/network issue

3

Wiper/washer behavior

3

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…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.