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Nissan Frontier
Data refreshed June 26, 2026
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Complaints
3,357
Active records
Recalls
49
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 Jun 16, 2026
Bought my 2023 Nissan Frontier PRO 4X last year and immediately noticed a clicking sound coming from the steering wheel. This noise only occurs while driving and making slight adjustments to the wheel. The noise ranges in loudness and intensity and at times can be felt while holding the steering wheel. Reported issue at 2 separate dealerships so far with no resolution offered. Concerned that the constant clicking/rubbing in the steering column may lead to a catastrophic failure while driving.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 16, 2026
Camera shows purple/pink screen and is not fully functional. Numerous instances found online of this issue.
2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 9, 2026
While driving North on I79 in dayligh I attempted to engage adaptive cruse control. The indicator lights on the dashboard were too dim to be visible and I was unable to tell if cruise control was on or determine what the speed setting was. After successfully engaging the control using buttons on the steering wheel the truck began accellerating strongly. I was unable to tell what the speed setting was but it must have been in excess of 80 mph as I had to turn the control off at that point. …
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 6, 2026
We are having trouble with the passenger door being inoperative. It will not unlock with the fob or manually, trapping the occupant in the passengers seat. Using AI we determined this is not an isolated problem. A person of my age cannot get out of the car which could present a very serious problem for the occupant.
2024 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Jun 6, 2026
On the evening of April 22, 2026, my 2024 Nissan frontier with approximately 7600 miles on it had an electrical fire in the front driver side fog lamp housing. My vehicle has a manufacturer warranty of 36,000 miles or 36 months. I received a denial letter for honoring the warranty by Nissan consumer affairs on May 18, 2026. I believe this is a known issue dating back to at least 2022 to current models. There are individuals posting their experiences on social media. Nissan has not provided a…
2019 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed May 31, 2026
Hood flew open while driving on route 23 in Wise Va.
2024 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed May 31, 2026
I have a 2024 Nissan Frontier PRO 4X. Front windshield leaks on the passenger side. Took it to the dealer roughly 7 times. After the purchase I notice water coming down the windshield. Took it to the dealer supposedly they thought it got fixed. After got home and the next time it rained and leaked again. Now 2 years later still having water trouble after being at the dealer several times still not fixed. Cleaning my truck inside notice my floor is soaking wet. Water running down A pillar…
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed May 26, 2026
Vehicle door locks causing driver and passengers to exit the vehicle. Have already had front passenger door and driver side back passenger door fixed. Now driver door will lock and once driver inside, is unable to exit vehicle. In the event of emergency, anyone in vehicle could parish because they would not be able to exit the vehicle.
2024 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 25, 2026
My 2024 Nissan Frontier has experienced repeated intermittent shut off and no-start failures. The problem began in late 2024 and continued through January 2025, throughout 2025, 2026, and is still occurring. The truck has randomly shut off while driving and has failed to restart at different times. This creates a serious safety risk in traffic and on the freeway because loss of power can cause an accident or leave me stranded in unsafe areas. I brought the vehicle to Nissan dealership service…
2014 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 24, 2026
Air Bag light is constantly on. So the diagnosis was air bag sensor is not working. so the air bags will not deploy in an accident