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MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited

Nissan Frontier Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide

Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 319 total NHTSA owner complaints and 24 federal recall campaigns for the Nissan Frontier.

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Nissan Frontier

2020–2026

3.8L DOHC V6 (310HP / 281 lb-ft / 9-Speed Auto)

NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

Frontier Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Best Frontier Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)

2023 Frontier0 complaints • 1 recalls

2021 Frontier0 complaints • 2 recalls

2020 Frontier0 complaints • 2 recalls

Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)

2022 Frontier110 complaints • 6 recalls

2014 Frontier42 complaints • 2 recalls

2017 Frontier38 complaints • 1 recalls

Year-over-Year Matrix

All Frontier Model Years (2014–2025)

Official NHTSA Telemetry

Model Year	Reliability Index	NHTSA Complaints	Recalls	Safety Severity	Detailed Report
2025 Frontier	8 / 10	00	3	Low Risk	Audit 2025
2024 Frontier	8 / 10	00	3	Low Risk	Audit 2024
2023 Frontier	9 / 10	00	1	Low Risk	Audit 2023
2022 Frontier	4.6 / 10	110(14.7/10k)	6	Critical Risk	Audit 2022
2021 Frontier	8.5 / 10	00	2	Low Risk	Audit 2021
2020 Frontier	8.5 / 10	00	2	Low Risk	Audit 2020
2019 Frontier	7.6 / 10	28(3.7/10k)	1	Critical Risk	Audit 2019
2018 Frontier	8.3 / 10	25(3.3/10k)	2	Low Risk	Audit 2018
2017 Frontier	7.2 / 10	38(5.1/10k)	1	Critical Risk	Audit 2017
2016 Frontier	7.9 / 10	43(5.7/10k)	1	Critical Risk	Audit 2016
2015 Frontier	8 / 10	33(4.4/10k)	0	Critical Risk	Audit 2015
2014 Frontier	6.7 / 10	42(5.6/10k)	2	Critical Risk	Audit 2014