Nissan Frontier: known issues clusters
All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.
| rows | 69 |
|---|---|
| model years | 2011–2023 (11) |
| data through | 2026-09-20 |
| method | /data/methodology#known-issues |
| license | CC BY 4.0 (derived) |
Vehicle pages
2023 · 2022 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011
Rows
| year | cluster_id | label | component_code | complaint_count | date_range | source_complaint_count | reviewed_at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | frontier-2023-electrical-shutdown-stall | Electrical system shutdown and engine stall while driving | ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 13 | 2024-07-17 → 2026-02-09 | 64 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | frontier-2023-transmission-shift-harsh | Transmission harsh shifting and hesitation at low speed | POWER TRAIN | 6 | 2022-12-15 → 2026-06-29 | 64 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | frontier-2023-steering-click-lock | Steering column clicking noise and power steering loss | STEERING | 5 | 2023-01-11 → 2026-06-16 | 64 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | frontier-2023-backup-camera-purple | Backup camera purple or pink screen display | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2026-06-16 → 2026-07-11 | 64 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2023 | frontier-2023-seat-uncommanded-recline | Driver power seatback uncommanded rearward movement | SEATS | 3 | 2022-12-15 → 2026-04-19 | 64 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-adas-system-fault | ADAS system fault with ABS and traction control loss | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 22 | 2021-10 → 2026-06 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-parking-pawl-rollaway | Parking pawl failure and vehicle rollaway in park | POWER TRAIN | 12 | 2022-07 → 2023-06 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-adaptive-cruise-rpm-surge | Adaptive cruise control RPM surge on inclines | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 2022-03 → 2026-02 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-infotainment-backup-camera | Infotainment screen and backup camera failure | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 2023-10 → 2026-04 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-driver-seat-unintended-recline | Driver seat unintended reclining while occupied | SEATS, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 7 | 2022-03 → 2024-09 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-door-latch-failure | Door latch failure preventing entry and exit | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | 2022-09 → 2025-04 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2022 | frontier-2022-infotainment-audio-static | Infotainment audio static and head unit lockup | EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2025-07 → 2026-07 | 110 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2019 | frontier-2019-transmission-limp-mode-wont-shift | Transmission limp mode and shift lock failure | POWER TRAIN | 4 | 2020-04 → 2022-05 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | frontier-2019-heater-does-not-warm | Cabin heater fails to warm or defrost | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2025-01 → 2025-12 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | frontier-2019-brake-wear-soft-pedal | Premature brake wear and soft pedal feel | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2020-07 → 2024-09 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | frontier-2019-rearview-camera-failure | Rearview camera fails or gives false readings | BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | 2020-03 → 2026-01 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2019 | frontier-2019-occupant-sensor-airbag-fault | Occupant sensor failure triggers airbag warning | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2022-01 → 2026-04 | 28 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-ignition-switch-no-start | Ignition switch failure prevents starting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2023-02 → 2025-01 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-brake-pedal-near-floor | Brake pedal travels near floor, too close to gas | SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2018-12 → 2019-08 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-front-suspension-noise-vibration | Front suspension noise and vibration | SUSPENSION | 3 | 2020-08 → 2021-08 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-passenger-airbag-fault-light | Passenger airbag warning light flashes continually | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2023-05 → 2025-08 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-sudden-acceleration-throttle | Sudden acceleration or throttle dead spots | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 2018-10 → 2019-01 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2018 | frontier-2018-fuel-filler-shutoff | Fuel pump shuts off repeatedly while fueling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2019-02 → 2019-05 | 25 | 2026-09-02 |
| 2017 | frontier-2017-powertrain-shift-quirks | Transmission fails to shift or hold speed | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2017-09 → 2018-12 | 38 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | frontier-2017-fuel-filler-backflow | Fuel tank rejects fuel, spits back at filler | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | 2018-01 → 2025-05 | 38 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | frontier-2017-engine-stall-while-driving | Engine stalls or loses power while driving | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2021-09 → 2025-10 | 38 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | frontier-2017-airbag-off-warning | Airbag-off warning light with occupant present | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2017-08 → 2023-07 | 38 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2017 | frontier-2017-fuel-tank-leak | Fuel tank leaks at filler neck or from puncture | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2020-02 → 2023-09 | 38 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-fuel-tank-spills-fueling | Fuel tank spills gas during fueling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 2020-12 → 2024-09 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-bed-frame-structural-failure | Truck bed and frame structural failure | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2016-11 → 2024-11 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-transmission-engage-shift | Transmission fails to engage or shift into gear | POWER TRAIN | 3 | 2015-11 → 2020-08 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-brake-pedal-abs-performance | Brake pedal and ABS/ESC performance issues | SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2018-04 → 2023-12 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-connect-handsfree-distraction | Nissan Connect hands-free calling distraction | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 2017-03 → 2018-07 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-airbag-warning-light | Airbag warning light illumination and sensor faults | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2016-07 → 2024-08 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-airbag-non-deployment | Airbag non-deployment in a crash | AIR BAGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 2018-03 → 2023-04 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2016 | frontier-2016-stall-hesitation-accel | Engine stall or hesitation on acceleration | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 2016-06 → 2025-10 | 43 | 2026-08-29 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-truck-bed-misalignment | Truck bed out of alignment with the cab | STRUCTURE | 3 | 2015-04 → 2015-12 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-tire-sidewall-failure | Tire sidewall separation and damage | TIRES | 2 | 2015-07 → 2025-07 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-airbag-warning-light | Air bag warning light and passenger sensor malfunctions | AIR BAGS | 8 | 2015-06 → 2025-09 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-airbag-nondeployment-crash | Air bag non-deployment in a crash | AIR BAGS | 2 | 2021-07 → 2025-08 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-tcm-unintended-accel-decel | TCM-related unintended acceleration and deceleration | POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2016-04 → 2024-12 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-wiring-harness-overheating | Wiring harness overheating and melting | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | 2017-12 → 2018-11 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2015 | frontier-2015-rear-wheel-lockup | Rear wheel lockup during braking or deceleration | SUSPENSION, WHEELS, SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2019-05 → 2019-07 | 33 | 2026-08-30 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-fuel-filler-overflow | Fuel filler neck overflow during refueling | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2017-11 → 2020-03 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-cruise-control-hill-surge | Cruise control and acceleration hesitation on grades | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 2014-09 → 2020-09 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-electrical-malfunction | Electrical system malfunction and warning lights | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 2014-09 → 2022-04 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-sunroof-shattering | Sunroof glass spontaneously shattering | VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | 2019-10 → 2019-10 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-airbag-warning-light | Airbag warning light illumination | AIR BAGS | 4 | 2019-12 → 2026-04 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-airbag-nondeployment-crash | Airbag non-deployment in frontal collision | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2018-06 → 2019-10 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-inadvertent-airbag-deployment | Inadvertent airbag deployment without impact | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2015-01 → 2023-09 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2014 | nissan-frontier-2014-transmission-driveline-slip | Transmission slip and disengagement on grades | POWER TRAIN | 5 | 2014-11 → 2017-06 | 42 | 2026-09-07 |
| 2013 | frontier-2013-transmission-shift-engagement | Transmission fails to engage gear | POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 2015-04 → 2023-01 | 48 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | frontier-2013-airbag-warning-light | Air bag warning light illumination | AIR BAGS | 7 | 2015-11 → 2026-03 | 48 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | frontier-2013-side-airbag-deployment-no-impact | Side air bag deployment without impact | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2015-05 → 2017-08 | 48 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | frontier-2013-unintended-acceleration | Unintended acceleration after pedal input | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2014-04 → 2015-05 | 48 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2013 | frontier-2013-electrical-wiring-fire-risk | Electrical wiring failure with smoke or fire | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 2015-04 → 2019-10 | 48 | 2026-09-05 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-shifter-wont-engage-drive | Automatic transmission shifter fails to engage drive | POWER TRAIN | 11 | 2015-03 → 2015-05 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-rear-leaf-spring-fracture | Rear leaf spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 2 | 2017-04 → 2018-12 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-frame-floorboard-corrosion | Frame and floorboard corrosion | STRUCTURE | 2 | 2020-07 → 2025-06 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-airbag-warning-light-deployment | Airbag warning light illumination and inadvertent deployment | AIR BAGS | 11 | 2012-03 → 2023-11 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-airbag-recall-parts-unavailable | Airbag recall repair parts unavailable | AIR BAGS | 5 | 2023-03 → 2023-11 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2012 | frontier-2012-engine-stall-camshaft-sensor | Engine stalling linked to camshaft position sensor | ENGINE | 5 | 2015-06 → 2021-03 | 78 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-abs-module-brake-pedal-loss | ABS module failure and brake pedal loss | SERVICE BRAKES | 9 | 2013-01 → 2025-03 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-clutch-transmission-failure | Clutch slippage and transmission failure | POWER TRAIN | 7 | 2014-08 → 2025-11 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-body-rust-paint-flaking | Body panel rust and paint flaking | STRUCTURE | 4 | 2011-10 → 2023-09 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-leaf-spring-fracture | Leaf spring fracture | SUSPENSION | 3 | 2015-08 → 2019-04 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-airbag-warning-light-false-trigger | Passenger-seat airbag sensor warning light | AIR BAGS | 10 | 2011-06 → 2021-06 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-crankshaft-sensor-stall | Crankshaft sensor failure and engine stall | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE | 4 | 2012-11 → 2022-12 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
| 2011 | frontier-2011-side-airbag-unintended-deploy | Side airbag deployment without collision | AIR BAGS | 3 | 2011-08 → 2015-10 | 64 | 2026-09-09 |
Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Nissan Frontier [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/frontier
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_nissan_frontier_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Nissan Frontier},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/nissan/frontier}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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