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Nissan Frontier

29 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V023000·2026-01-20

    2025 Nissan Sentra door strikers may fail while vehicle in motion

    Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Sentra vehicles because door strikers may have been improperly welded and could break, allowing doors to open while the vehicle is moving. This increases the risk of injury or crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN SENTRA, ALTIMA, KICKS, FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V479000·2024-06-26

    Nissan Recalls 2024 Frontier Vehicles Due to Front Suspension Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2024 Frontier vehicles because an oversized ball joint may separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V154000·2024-02-27

    Nissan Rogue and Other Models: Driver Air Bag Inflator Recall

    Nissan is recalling certain 2023-2024 vehicles, including the Rogue, due to a manufacturing issue that may allow the driver's air bag inflator to absorb moisture and deploy improperly.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN QX50, redundant KICKS, VERSA, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V917000·2021-11-22

    2022 Nissan Frontier Missing Tow Hitch Affects Fuel Tank Integrity

    2022 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed trucks lack an installed tow hitch, compromising fuel tank structural integrity. In a rear crash, the leaf spring could contact the fuel tank, risking fire or injury.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V551000·2018-08-21

    Nissan and Chevrolet Recall for Ignition Switch Stalling Risk

    Nissan is recalling 2017-2018 models including the Versa, Sentra, and NV200 because the ignition switch may shift, causing the engine to stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, CHEVROLET NV, VERSA NOTE, NV200 TAXI, VERSA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V052000·2014-02-12

    Nissan Recalls 2012-2014 Frontier Vehicles for Wiring Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling 2012-2014 Frontier vehicles because an incorrectly installed circuit breaker may cause a wire harness to contact a metal bolt, potentially leading to an electrical short and fire.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V462000·2012-09-20

    Nissan Recalls 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Front Wheel Hub Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because front wheel hubs may not meet hardness specifications, potentially leading to cracking and vehicle crashes.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, XTERRA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V592000·2011-12-19

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles Due to Engine Oil Cooler Bolt Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2011-2012 Infiniti and Nissan vehicles because engine oil cooler bolts may break, causing oil leaks and potential engine seizure.

    Product
    INFINITI — INFINITI, NISSAN M, PATHFINDER, XTERRA, NV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V554000·2010-11-11

    Nissan Recalls Frontier and Xterra for Steering Column Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2002-2004 Frontier and Xterra vehicles because corrosion in the steering column may cause the shaft to crack, leading to loss of steering control.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, XTERRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V401000·2010-09-10

    Nissan Recalls Vehicles Due to Overheating GPS Battery Fire Risk

    Nissan is recalling specific 2008-2010 models equipped with a Garmin Nuví 750 navigation system because the GPS battery can overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ROGUE, ALTIMA, SENTRA, VERSA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E043000·2010-09-03

    Marathon Superhides Aftermarket Seat Covers Recalled for Airbag Interference

    Marathon Seat Covers is recalling Superhides aftermarket seat covers that may interfere with side airbag deployment, posing a serious injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    JEEP — JEEP, FORD, CHEVROLET PATRIOT FWD, ESCAPE, EXPLORER, TAHOE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V372000·2010-08-12

    Nissan Recalls 2010 Frontier King Cab for Child Seat Tether Defect

    Nissan is recalling 951 model year 2010 Frontier King Cab vehicles because the child seat tether anchor weld is out-of-specification, which could increase injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10E019000·2010-05-20

    Nissan Recalls Front and Rear Lower Links for Welding Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links sold as replacement parts for 2004-2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles due to improper welding that may not meet strength specifications.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V208000·2010-05-14

    Nissan Recalls 2010 Models for Front Suspension Weld Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2010 models because a welding defect in the front suspension may cause vehicle handling to deteriorate, potentially resulting in a crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ARMADA, QX56, XTERRA, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V324000·2025-06-04

    2025 Nissan Frontier rear display may blank in reverse

    The 2025 Nissan Frontier's center information display may show a blank screen in reverse, violating federal rear-visibility standards. This could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, KICKS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V582000·2024-08-06

    Nissan Recalls 2024 Frontier Vehicles for Headlight Aim Marking Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2024 Frontier vehicles because missing or illegible headlight aim markings may cause improper headlight alignment, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V273000·2023-04-17

    Nissan Recalls 2023 Frontier and Titan Vehicles for Tire Bead Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2023 Frontier and Titan vehicles because a tear in the tire's inner bead can cause rapid pressure loss, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, TITAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V067000·2023-02-10

    Nissan Recalls Armada, Quest, Pathfinder, Xterra for Air Bag Cover Defect

    Nissan is recalling certain 2008-2011 vehicles because the driver's air bag cover emblem may crack and detach during deployment, posing an injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ARMADA, TITAN, QUEST, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V772000·2022-10-13

    2022 Nissan Titan XD Infotainment Reboot Disables Rearview Display

    Nissan is recalling certain 2022 Titan XD and related models because the in-vehicle infotainment system may continuously reboot when restarted, causing the rearview display to become inoperative and reducing rear visibility.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN ROGUE, FRONTIER, redundant ROGUE, TITAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V671000·2022-09-07

    Nissan Titan vehicles recalled for transmission parking pawl failure risk

    Nissan is recalling 2020-2023 Titan vehicles and certain other models because the transmission parking pawl may fail to engage in park, risking vehicle rollaway and crash.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN TITAN, FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V527000·2022-07-21

    2022 Nissan Pathfinder rearview camera may fail due to software issue

    Nissan recalls 2022 Pathfinder rental vehicles where a software defect can disable the rearview camera, increasing crash risk. Affected customers will receive a free software update via dealer or over-the-air update.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN TITAN, redundant ROGUE, FRONTIER, PATHFINDER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V457000·2022-06-24

    2021 Nissan Frontier transmission parking pawl failure may cause vehicle rollaway

    Certain 2020-2022 Nissan Frontier and Titan vehicles have a defective transmission parking pawl that may not engage when shifted to park, creating a rollaway risk. Dealers will replace the component at no cost.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN TITAN, FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V958000·2021-12-09

    2022 Nissan Frontier left-rear seat belt bracket bolts loose

    Certain 2022 Nissan Frontier vehicles have seat belt bracket mounting bolts on the left-rear seat that may have been incorrectly tightened. In a crash, a loose bracket may break, causing loss of seat belt restraint and increased injury risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V654000·2019-09-12

    Nissan and Infiniti Recall Vehicles for Backup Camera Display Defect

    Nissan is recalling 2018-2019 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles because backup camera settings can be adjusted to hide the rear view image, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN, INFINITI ROGUE SPORT, ARMADA, VERSA, ROGUE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V075000·2010-03-03

    Nissan Recalls Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra for Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy

    Nissan is recalling 2006 and 2008 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles because the fuel gauge may incorrectly show a quarter tank when empty, increasing the risk of stalling in traffic.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, XTERRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V508000·2025-08-07

    2025 Nissan Frontier Daytime Running Lights Software Error

    Nissan is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles due to a software logic error that may cause daytime running lights to dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine, posing a crash risk.

    Product
    NISSAN — NISSAN FRONTIER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

  • 20224/5

    4 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov
  • 2019Not rated by NHTSA

    4 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.

    View on NHTSA.gov

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 1 open

  • DP26003 Defect Petition · open · engine and engine cooling
  • EA19002 Engineering Analysis · suspension:rear
  • EA15003 Engineering Analysis · service brakes, hydraulic
  • PE14014 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
  • DP12004 Defect Petition · power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
  • PE08037 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:wiring:front underhood

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2022 · electrical 26 complaints
    Includes 1 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2022 · powertrain 24 complaints
  • 2012 · airbags 22 complaints, median 50,000 mi
  • 2012 · powertrain 20 complaints, median 34,214 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,164 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.7/5
  • 2024: 4.7/5
  • 2023: 4.9/5
  • 2022: 3.3/5 · 110 complaints · most complained-of: electrical

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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