Is the Nissan Frontier Reliable?
1998–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Nissan Frontier Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2024 | 1 | 10 | — | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 1 | 53 | 4 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2022 | 6 | 98 | 6 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2019 | 0 | 20 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 96 | Excellent |
| 2017 | 0 | 21 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Frontier Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Frontier scores 17 points above the average truck — a strong result.
Known Nissan Frontier Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 249 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Nissan Frontier reliable?+
The Nissan Frontier scores 82/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 15 recall campaigns and 249 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Frontier is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2018 Frontier achieved the highest reliability score of 96/100 with 0 recalls and 13 complaints.
How many miles does a Frontier last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Nissan Frontier owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Frontier will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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