Nissan Frontier years to avoid
More than twice the Frontier's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Nissan Frontier years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Nissan Frontier complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Nissan Frontier problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission992
- Fuel system805
- Engine673
- Electrical314
- Airbags299
- Brakes213
- Acceleration126
- Body123
- Suspension120
- Tires117
- Steering113
- Driver assistance79
Most reported problems on the Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 11 | Transmission | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 10 | Brakes | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 22 | Transmission | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | - | 68 | Electrical | 4,500 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 48 | 112 | Driver assistance | 2,000 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2021 | 90 | 20 | Electrical | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 85 | 23 | Transmission | 28,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 85 | 28 | Transmission | 12,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 88 | 25 | Electrical | 9,745 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 76 | 38 | Fuel system | 25,000 | 1 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 77 | 44 | Airbags | 35,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 81 | 33 | Airbags | 29,000 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 79 | 42 | Airbags | 36,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 77 | 48 | Airbags | 27,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2012 | 63 | 80 | Airbags | 43,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 64 | Airbags | 49,100 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2010 | 74 | 59 | Airbags | 41,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 83 | 37 | Airbags | 60,097 | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 45 | 136 | Transmission | 85,000 | 5 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 5 | 520 | Transmission | 82,000 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 5 | 617 | Fuel system | 80,000 | 4 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 5 | 532 | Transmission | 90,000 | 3 | 9 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 66 | 66 | Transmission | 61,000 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 58 | 77 | Fuel system | 70,000 | 4 | 9 | |
| 2002 | 44 | 124 | Fuel system | 70,000 | 4 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 38 | 134 | Fuel system | 74,500 | 3 | 11 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 189 | Tires | 90,000 | 3 | 17 | |
| 1999 | - | 78 | Tires | 80,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1998 | - | 129 | Electrical | 110,000 | 2 | 12 |
Recalls 39
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Questions about the Nissan Frontier
What years of the Nissan Frontier should you avoid?
2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Each has more than twice the Nissan Frontier's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 617, mostly about fuel system and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Nissan Frontier?
2015, 2009 and 2017 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (33, 37 and 38).
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Frontier?
Transmission, with 992 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (805) and engine (673).
How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier have?
39 recalls between 1998 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 6.
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