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Nissan Frontier
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
3,334
Active records
Recalls
49
Active records
TSBs
484
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
7
Injuries
131
Crashes
159
Fires
44
Top reported issues — Nissan Frontier
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
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
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 19, 2026
The 2023 Nissan Frontier was purchased new and is under manufacturer's warranty. Beginning in the summer of 2025, the driver's seatback has unexpectedly moved rearward, including more than one instance where it fell completely back toward the rear seat. Each time, the vehicle has been turned off, the seat is unoccupied, and no one was in contact with the seat controls. The seat does not feel lose when manually pushed and appears normal between incidents. The issue is intermittent and cannot…
2019 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 13, 2026
Passenger side ocs control unit has failed .
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 9, 2026
The rear view camera stays dark for at least 1 minute a few times a week when starting the vehicle. This is after the software update.
2022 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 9, 2026
If i get any snow at all on the front of the vehicle. The front accident warning does not work.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 8, 2026
April 2 I was driving to an appt got off on access road and as I pulled up behind another vehicle the acceleration was faster than the pressure on the pedal warranted and the emergency stop-braking warning came on. After it was safe to proceed to my destination I proceeded to a parking spot as I turned to pull in the vehicle rapidly accelerated on its on and jumped the side walk. I attempted to brake but the pedal went to the floor with no braking and the engine was red lining as we crashed. My…
2025 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was blank. The failure reoccurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V324000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 NISSAN FRONTIER
Filed Apr 1, 2026
Whenever I fill ip the tank I get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. I do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. I have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. The smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank of use.