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
The worst 2014 Nissan Frontier problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags11
- Electrical6
- Transmission6
- Fuel system5
- Acceleration3
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Airbags11
- Electrical6
- Transmission6
- Fuel system5
- Acceleration3
- Visibility3
- Body2
- Brakes2
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with an out of specification anchor nut installed on the weld nut plate where the rear seat belt anchor is attached. The seat belt anchor bolt may not be attached as designed.
- Risk
- If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 14V418000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
- Risk
- The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 14V052000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Nissan Frontier 134
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
- Window glass warranty information
- Software update for infotainment issues
- Software update for infotainment issues
2014 Nissan Frontier fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | RWD | 17-19 | 23 | 19-21 |
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18-19 |
| 4.0L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 15-16 | 21 | 17-18 |
What 2014 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag light warning light illuminated and remained constantly illuminated since the day of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Horn did not work and Airbag light keeps flashing
Non functioning passenger side airbag requiring replacement of passenger side seat and airbag. Diagnosis made at Authorized Nissan dealer, Eugene Oregon
Side Air bags deployed while crossing a railroad crossing.
The Air Bag Clock Spring Spiral Cable failed on 6-29-2022. Nissan replaced the component 6-30-2022 at a cost to me of 852.72. I spoke with several service technicians at this dealership and I quote... yep, this happens all the time with these clock springs. I called Nissan consumer affairs. My case number was 46685014. They said since this is covered under the 5 year 60 K miles that they would not cover the cost. My 2014 truck has 66K. I said to them I felt that this is a safety issue and there should not be a time or mileage limit attached to a safety issue since the airbags will not deploy and that this problem is occurring often, according to Nissan's own service technicians. Also, from one of Nissan's website "How often do Air Bag Clocksprings need replacement? The airbag clock spring is designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. I feel this should be investigated by your agency.
The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. The traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V052000 (Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The mechanic informed the contact that the integrated computer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was a Voluntary Service Campaign for the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 57,400.
The hood latch failed when we were driving 65 MPH on a highway, causing the hood to open, block our view and smash our windshield. The hood was bent, the roof was dented and the inside rearview mirror and overhead light came off.
From a stand still, when accelerating to enter into traffic. Depressing the accelerator, the truck only moves into traffic but then the truck fails to accelerate. There is a flat spot. No acceleration at times. I have to "pedal" the accelerator to try to get the truck to move. Meanwhile I am stuck with traffic rapidly approaching because I cannot get out of the way. This problem happens intermittently and always at the worst time like when trying to enter onto a highway. I have had near collisions twice due to this problem. Nissan dealer has found nothing. They cannot reproduce the problem when I take it to them.
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the front driver steering wheel, front driver and passenger side seat belt air bags deployed without impact. As a result, the contacts view of the road was obstructed and was headed towards a side walk however was able to bring the vehicle to a complete stop to avoid a crash. The contact stated no warning indicator illuminated. The contact sustained a lower arm injury and burn but no medical attention was received. A police report was not filed. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed to take the vehicle to a dealer to be serviced under an air bag recall. The vehicle was taken to local dealer teddy nissan located at 3660 boston rd, the bronx, ny 10469 where it was diagnosed that the system in the air bag and seat belts needed to be replaced but confirmed there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired due to costs. The manufacturer had been informed of failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 139,900.
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Questions about the 2014 Nissan Frontier
Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2014 Nissan Frontier, fewer than a typical Frontier model year.
What is the 2014 Nissan Frontier year score?
The 2014 Nissan Frontier scores 79 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Nissan Frontier: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Nissan Frontier?
Airbags, with 11 complaints, typically around 72,640 miles. Next is electrical (6).
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and electrical system.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad airbags?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (38 complaints), 2006 (26 complaints) and 2012 (23 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Frontier get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Nissan Frontier range from 17 to 21 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17-19 city and 23 highway.
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