The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer due to ongoing electrical issues. Prior to towing the vehicle, the radio failed to turn off, and the engine failed to shut off while attempting to turn off the vehicle. Upon inspection, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The dealer attempted to disable the radio, rearview camera, side-mirror warning signals, and advanced safety systems to prevent the battery drain; however, the software did not provide the option to turn off the features selectively. The dealer turned off the display screen as the fix. The contact had experienced an electrical failure with another similar vehicle. The manufacturer replaced the first Nissan Frontier vehicle with the current vehicle, and the central display and safety features were now disabled by the dealer as a temporary repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.
Nissan Frontier backup camera problems
15 of the 3,369 owner complaints about the Nissan Frontier describe backup camera failure, most of them for the 2022 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 2022
- typical mileage
- 15,771
By model year
- 20261
- 20251
- 20232
- 20226
- 20192
- 20181
- 20131
- 20121
Often reported together
What owners say
Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.
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.
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was gray and then blank. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted even after the rearview camera system had been replaced. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,062.
After deactivating the parking assistance system while towing a small trailer and backing up, the info/taiment screen blacked out. No back up camera available. The screen finally came back on after driving for 5 minutes. This vehicle has already been in for a previous recall on the same problem.
radio and backup camera fail to work ,black screen for as long as 10 mins when started since brand new .radio stops playing loses sound or starts rebooting with loud pops while driving , calls to nissan CS resulted in being told to video the issue when told i cant i was basically told tuff talks with the dealer SM resulted in the same wording we need a video of it as that radio unit is $3.000.00, but they did try updating the software which didn't help . intermittently when started there is a blank screen with zero sound, being a retired auto master tech and a dealer service manager,i have never dealt with such a poor acting company in regards to safety
The screen that displays the back up camera and navigation system turns off randomly and often.
Backup camera not engaging when in reverse gear. Backup camera is still visible thru the settings menu. Infotainment screen stays in normal state when switching to reverse gear.
Infotainment Center which includes rear camera view. Sometimes up to a one minute delay in the system turning on. The dealer has updated the system several times. It may help for awhile but the problem always returns.
2022 vehicle, have owned for less than two years. All cameras stopped working, even rear view camera when in Reverse. Went to dealer, and was quoted $5000 to fix issue, replace AVM control unit (Part # 284A1-9BU1A) Not covered under factory warranty due to having too many miles. It is a common issue to that particular model (2022 Frontier Pro-x) from what I've gathered online. I think it's definitely a safety concern not having a rear view camera and outrageous I would be expected to pay $5000 to fix the issue without even being certain the problem will happen again in another two years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669.
Recall number 18V551000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 16V181000 · 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
Questions about the Nissan Frontier backup camera
Which Nissan Frontier years have backup camera failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2022 (6 complaints), 2019 (2 complaints) and 2023 (2 complaints).
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