Nissan Frontier Complaints

223 consumer complaints on file.

#11676628July 28, 2025
AIR BAGS
When someone is sitting in passenger seat the light for their airbag blinks, is on or off. So we are unsure if the airbag would in fact deploy if we were to be in a collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674892July 20, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am reporting an issue with the audio head unit/touchscreen system in my truck. The unit consistently malfunctions by producing loud static noise when I increase the volume. In many instances, the radio completely shuts off or freezes, and I have to repeatedly press the on/off knob to get it working again. Sometimes it takes several tries before it functions normally. This problem creates a major distraction while driving, as I have to take my eyes off the road and manually reset the unit multiple times. This can be a safety hazard not only for me but also for others on the road. The issue has persisted despite normal use, and it seems to be a defect in the head unit itself. I am requesting that this issue be investigated for possible recall or repair coverage, as it affects both functionality and driver safety. This is not an isolated issue. After doing some research online, I found dozens of other drivers across different truck forums and complaint sites describing the exact same problem—sudden loud static, loss of audio, and needing to reset the system by cycling the power or restarting the vehicle. Many of these reports come from owners of 2021–2024 model year trucks nissan Frontiers. Car Make Model: Nissan Frontier 2022 SV Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674150July 16, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
“System fault” see owners manual. Forward emergency brake assist not working , reverse emergency brake assist not working. As well as the traction control was not working. Forward/Reverse Safety is a concern because if a vehicle cuts me off or person jumps in front or walks behind of my vehicle it will cause accident. The dealership confirmed the problem. As well as many people state they have had the same problem with same vehicle. Yes there were warning lights etc. this is not the first time this has happened atleast 20 times. I uploaded a picture of the event not the prior ones. I also found a post online about it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11672639July 11, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rearview mirror has begun to delaminate causing a safety hazard of visibility. I have never once cleaned it with chemicals or touched the glass. I believe it was due to heat and vehicle parked outside over time. Temps do not get hotter than 97 degrees so this is a major concern for areas that receive high temps. Mirror is available for pictures or physical inspection. I will be bringing this to the dealerships attention during next service. The vehicle has 44,000 miles and this has never happened to any vehicle I have owned.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11671231July 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We were travelling in our Nissan Frontier. It started running poorly and smoke began pouring out from under the hood. We jumped out and soon the entire front end was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11669854June 27, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The interior lights do not come on. We can manually turn on the light switch but it won’t come on when the doors open. We have to wiggle the front switch (middle, ceiling, between the driver and passenger) nor the rear interior light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668608June 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
I took my 2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 in for an oil change and a state inspection. The shop discovered that my left rear axle seal was leaking all over the brakes and rotors. As a result, it failed the inspection, and I had to spend $1,600 to get it repaired. The mechanic mentioned that it's unusual to see this issue on a 2022 model with only 27,000 miles. I figured I should report it, as it might be a concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11666304June 11, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear blind spot parking sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that several days later, upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as expected. The contact was able to jump start the vehicle leading the contact to believe the battery was dead. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the battery was drained, but were unable to determine what caused the battery drainage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663316May 28, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Several times since I purchased this vehicle new I have experienced throttle delay from a standing position. (Example) While stopped at a red ;light or a stop sign or trying to accelerate from a stopped position into oncoming traffic there is a throttle delay of a few seconds. In other words I step on the gas peddle and nothing happens. After 2 or 3 seconds the throttle picks up and the car starts to move. This is in my opinion a very serious problem because a few second delay could result in a major accident if trying to accelerate into oncoming traffic. I brought this to the attention of the nissan dealership service dept. only to be told that there is no defect found. I checked (on line) and found that other people with this vehicle have experienced the same problem. I would appreciate you investigating this serious condition. Your next question on when this condition occurs cannot be answered because it's an ongoing issue. I'll just put a date Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663069May 27, 2025
TIRES
The contact leased a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated the normal tire pressure was 35; however, the tire pressure had increased to 37, 39, and 40 while driving on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle was wobbling and was shuddering, and the contact almost loss control of the vehicle. The contact held the steering wheel tightly and decelerated significantly. The contact was able to remain in control of the vehicle and continued driving. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V273000 (Tires); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657973April 30, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
After owningthe vehicle for five months and around 7500 miles, I begin to notice my brake pedal pulsing when I press hard and as time went on, I started feeling vibration in the vehicle and the front wheel. It felt as if the front brake rotors warped. this should not happen. The vehicle was driven normally no overheating or hard use of the brakes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656850April 25, 2025
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while unhooking the driver’s side sun visor to block the sun, the sun visor swung back and struck the contact in the face. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the failure was acknowledged; however, the contact was informed that a replacement part was on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given the same information as the dealer. The contact stated that due to a medical condition and the medication needed to treat the condition, he must be examined by a medical professional whenever his body gets hit, to ensure that he remains in good health. The contact had sent several emails to the manufacturer for updates and received replies that there was no update on an ETA for the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653400April 8, 2025
WHEELS, STEERING
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds starting at 65-70 mph and above. The vibration can be felt thought the steering wheel, after long periods of driving it leads to numb hands. The continuous vibration will cause premature damage to other systems of the vehicle (drive-train and fluid leaks).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11653062April 6, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Power front doors lock and will not open from the inside or outside. This happens at least every day I think it's very dangerous and other owners of these trucks have reported the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11650802March 26, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Classification : BR22-001 DTC C1116 and/or C1142 stored in the ABS control module.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11649091March 18, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or stationary, the driver's side door became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband stated that the keyhole was fractured, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the keyhole was replaced; however, there was no diagnosis made for the inoperable door. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. On a separate occasion, the contact's husband was at the airport and was unable to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the handle and door latches were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644490February 24, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission is rolling 4-5 inches when moving from drive/reverse to park. I am concerned that the vehicle will roll away since it bounces when it finally catches. There was a previous recall 22V457000 but my specific VIN was not included for some reason.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644162February 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SURGING VEHICLE BEYOND INITIAL SET LIMIT. I recently purchased my 2022 Nissan frontier 4x4 crewcab from a Texas dealership. After driving it for a week or so, I noticed that while the "Cruise Control" is engaged, any sort of incline ahead of the vehicle will cause the transmission to down shift and Rev up the engine to 5k+ rpms which causes the vehicle to Surge and speed up way above the set speed (ie: cruise set to 45mph, the consequence is the vehicle will surge up to 60mph at times and then let the vehicle slow back down to the 45mph speed set in the original setting.) I found that very unsafe and that my nissan frontier is not the only one that experiences this behavior. The internet has had a few reports/complaints on this very issue. According to some of these owners, there's a software update to address this issues. However, some dealerships will charge for this software update if your vehicle has gone past the 36k warranty date to the sum of $600 plus out of pocket. Meanwhile without that software update, the vehicle will surge unnecessarily and dangerously above the intended speed set initially. Respectfully, 2022 Nissan frontier 4x4 crewcab
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644054February 21, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Since I purchased this vehicle (2024 Nissan Frontier) in October 2023 I have complained to the dealership of a hesitation from a stopped position. The hesitation of a few seconds occurs only if from a stopped position. If at a stopped position and trying to accelerate into traffic there is a few second delay for the vehicle to respond. This delay on several occasions has caused me to nearly have a collision. When brought to the attention of the dealership (twice) I was told the transmission is looking for the proper gear and this is normal. In my experience of driving for over 50 years this is the first car that I have ever had with this condition. In my opinion this is a major safety concern. When I expect the car to move it doesn't. There are no warning lamps illuminated. My safety and the safety of my passengers are at risk with this vehicle. Both my son's drove the vehicle and stated that they also experienced the hesitation. I also googled this condition and found others having the same problem and the dealerships reporting NDF (no defect found) I would appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643167February 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
It was around 15 degrees outside and I was pulling the truck into my garage to warm it up and the brakes didn't work correctly and I ran into a trash can and destroyed the front grill causing over a $1000 in repairs. No warning lights were on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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