2021
Nissan Frontier
EPA MPG:
19 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
19 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 2 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
We expect the 2025 Frontier will be less reliable than the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2022 and 2023 models, and the Nissan brand score.
The 2021 Nissan Frontier has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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The 2021 Nissan Frontier has been recalled 2 times by NHTSA.
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2021 Pickup trucks Reliability
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Nissan Frontier
Nissan Frontier
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Nissan vs. Other New Car Brands Reliability
Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
Engine Minor
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
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NA
NA
NA
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Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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Transmission Minor
NA
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NA
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NA
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Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
Paint/Trim
NA
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NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
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2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
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2007
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2008
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2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005*
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
NA
2009
NA
2010
NA
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
NA
2021
NA
2022*
2023
2024
NA
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY

POWER TRAIN
Sep 07, 2022
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
What should you do:
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: ¿¿ Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) ¿¿ Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) ¿¿ Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM ¿¿ Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V671000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
197230
POWER TRAIN
Jun 24, 2022
A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Summary:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
What should you do:
Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
22V457000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
180176
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