Model year
2018 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 25 complaints for the 2018 Nissan Frontier (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), SERVICE BRAKES (3). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 189 complaints
- 2001 134 complaints
- 2002 124 complaints
- 2003 77 complaints
- 2004 66 complaints
- 2005 532 complaints
- 2006 617 complaints
- 2007 520 complaints
- 2008 136 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 64 complaints
- 2012 80 complaints
- 2013 48 complaints
- 2014 42 complaints
- 2015 33 complaints
- 2016 43 complaints
- 2017 38 complaints
- 2018 25 complaints
- 2019 28 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 112 complaints
- 2023 66 complaints
- 2024 22 complaints
- 2025 9 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
19V654000 · Sep 12, 2019
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and…
18V551000 · Aug 21, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In…
Complaints
25 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab PU/CC AWD | Not rated | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
| King Cab PU/EC AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD · 4L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD FFV · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Frontier 4WD · 4L · Manual 6-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Frontier 4WD FFV · 4L · Automatic 5-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Nissan Frontier at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.