2024 Nissan Frontier
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission & Drivetrain leads by volume: 6 of 22 complaints (27%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more fire reports (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 64 in 2023 to 22 in 2024.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,300 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–20 | 18–21 | 19–21 | 18–21 | 18–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 21–24 | 16–18 / 21–24 | 18 / 21–24 | 16–19 / 20–24 | 16–19 / 20–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–458 | 437–472 | 437–469 | 432–495 | 423–504 | |
| Complaints filed | 110 | 64 | 22 | 7 | 7 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Nissan Frontier?
Transmission & Drivetrain: 6 of 22 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates it 19–21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Nissan Frontier?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 437 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 438 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 21 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 469 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · Campaign 24V582000 · Aug 7, 2024
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD121.
STEERING:LINKAGES; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · Campaign 24V479000 · Jun 27, 2024
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · Campaign 24V154000 · Feb 28, 2024
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.