2024 NISSAN FRONTIER

3 recalls, 33 complaints - 3 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

1,119 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

STEERING:LINKAGES

Defect Description

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.

5,929 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

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 improper... Read more

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.

351 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Nissan North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

33 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
POWER TRAIN	4
STEERING	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
SERVICE BRAKES	2
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR	2
AIR BAGS	2
SEATS	1

Incident date: Sep 3, 2026

Truck has 13,000 miles Truck didnt start. Had to have some jump start. Took it to dealership. They Said battery passed but recharged it. 2 months later Truck died in the middle of a busy intersection. Could of got rear ended. I have my [XXX] child with me at all times. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUAN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2026

Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.

Incident date: Aug 15, 2026

Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.

Incident date: Jul 28, 2026

We rented a vehicle consisting of the identified Toyota Tacoma with an installed cab-over camper (Travel Lite 550U-XS, VIN: [XXX]). While driving this rental vehicle on a two-lane highway with our family, including two young children (ages [XXX] and [XXX]), a fire ignited in the vehicle's built-in ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 21, 2026

Rear wheels suddenly lock up momentarily during downshift at 30-50 mph (most reproducible 35-40). Transmission in a high gear (8th-10th); any throttle input commanding a downshift can trigger it: as the downshift executes, rear wheels briefly stop, skid with an audible chirp, vehicle jerks violently... Read more

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

I was traveling southbound on XXX from [XXX] to [XXX] While traveling in this major highway, the vehicle shunted forward and it felt like something hit us from behind. In reality, a transmission issue flared up on the dashboard along with a "Check Engine" light. Vehicle was left at the dealership. B... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2024

Vehicle stalled during routine driving. Code P129F. I was stranded in 95 degree weather with three small children. Please correct and advise ASAP. Had to be towed home. Vehicle inoperable.

Incident date: Apr 25, 2026

Back lights. Bottom of right is out and bottom left is starting to go out. Water collects inside the lights.

Incident date: Apr 25, 2026

Timeline of issues: 04/11/2026 – Vehicle purchased 04/16/2026 – Brakes began grinding 04/18/2026 – Vehicle developed starting issues 04/19/2026 – Brake system parts (pads, rotors, calipers) ordered due to failure 04/23/2026 – Parts received; same day 4WD was tested and confirmed not funct... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2026

4/10/26 - I left my neighborhood to turn right, from a stop, onto a 55 mph highway. Headed to the grocery store, with my 6-month old daughter. The trucks transmission (F150 10R80 10 speed) would not shift any higher than 2nd gear, of 10 gears. This caused the truck to not accelerate at a reasonable ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2002

Life-Threatening Acceleration Lag: The vehicle is experiencing severe power loss during critical driving moments, for example, while entering intersections or attempting to re-accelerate into moving traffic. When I attempt to speed up, the engine fails to respond initially, leaving the vehicle stran... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2002

My Hyundai Santa Fe 2019 Limited is burning oil. It started after the Turbo broke in October 2024. The turbo began leaking oil and then died. I took it to the dealership as it is still under warranty and they replaced the turbo. As a result, I have had issues ever since and now my car burns oil at ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2025

The contact’s son owns a 2024 Nissan Rogue. While the contact’s son was driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and was shaking with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road, where the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The veh... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags); however, parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer confirmed that ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2024

On August 30, 2025, while driving on the highway, my 2019 Nissan Altima displayed a “CVT (AT) Hot / Power Reduced” warning. Power was limited, but the engine did not shut off. I immediately scheduled service at Paul Miller Nissan in Fairfield, CT. At the September 2, 2025 visit, the repair order... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2024

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

My vehicle has an oil consumption problem that the dealership and every other Kia dealership knows about. They are Facebook groups about the Kia Telluride oil consumption problems. I’ve had my vehicle in the shop countless times and it’s cost a lot of money. It now needs a new engine along with ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

I am reporting a recurring issue with my 2023 Hyundai Elantra where the low oil pressure warning light illuminates consistently during strong acceleration. This is accompanied by a distinct smoky odor from the vehicle. Based on my research into recall 23V-859, which addresses fire risks from a fault... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

Incident date: May 28, 2025

Rear view (back up) camera works only on and off. The screen goes black and a warning to contact the dealer shows up. It is getting more and more frequent lately. I am having a very hard time in crowded parking lots. Now it has stopped completely.

Incident date: Jan 27, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact drove over a pothole and the front passenger’s side curtain air bag deployed unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic; however, the ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2025

On 2/16/2025, I was slowly (maybe 5mph or slower) backing out of an Electric vehicle charging stall. Rain was falling lightly. The AEB system activated more than five times in a span of 60 seconds. The vehicle thought there was an obstruction in my path, even though there was no vehicle behind me or... Read more

Incident date: Feb 17, 2025

CVT Transmission slip and judder. Upon full stop, only drives after turning ignition off and on again. Getting stuck at traffic light stop and holding up the traffic for 30 seconds every stop is a safety concern for myself and others. P0868 - FLUID PRESS LOW P0965 - PC SOLENOID B P17F0 - CVT ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

We were consuming about a quart of oil every week and a half. I drive over 60 miles a day. We added oil until we could check it out. First dealership said that no visible exterior leaks so they told us to take to Hyundai. Once at Hyundai we were told compression was down and we needed a new engine, ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

TIPM failure. Vehicle fails to start ("crank, no start" or it acts likes it's out of gas) and/or fuel pump continues pumping after turning the vehicle off (draining battery).The vehicle stalls while driving which has created very unsafe conditions. There has been recalls on other dodge vehicles with... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

Incident date: Aug 23, 2024

While I was driving, my car unexpectedly lost power and the engine shut off while I was making a left hand turn. There was no warning. The steering wheel became very hard to maneuver and the car coasted through the turn. I was almost hit by incoming Traffic. Once the car came to a complete stop, I w... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the brake pedal stopper was fractured, causing the brake lights to remain illuminated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where an unknown diagnosis and an unknown repair were completed... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2024

I was getting a message on my display saying: Steering assist reduced Steering may require increased effort. But in reality, it requires all my strength, to turn the wheel. Very dangerous. Tesla charge to fix $4,100. I’ll have to pay it.

Incident date: Jul 18, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Acura TLX. The contact stated that after refueling and attempting to park in a parking space, the vehicle experienced a sudden acceleration. The contact mentioned that no safety features were activated. As a result, the contact crashed into a pillar where the vehicle came to ... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 18, 2024

While driving in the rain, I lost power steering and had several unrelated waring lights come on. Dash lights flickered. Engine continued to run normally but warning lights came on and off. I was able to drive to a safe location and turn the car off. When I restarted the car everything was normal ... Read more

Incident date: May 10, 2024

When I move my steering wheel in any direction there's a grinding noise and my steering wheel tries to get stuck.There was no warning lights on and now the vehicle is difficult to drive

Incident date: Apr 16, 2024

Front passenger seat restraint safety system fault. My car only has 40,000 miles is out of warranty. $2200+ estimate from Tesla. This safety issue happens often according to Tesla Owner sites.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 NISSAN FRONTIER

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
150000 SEAT BELTS	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING	1

160000 STRUCTURE

FRONT MAP LAMP NOT WORKING OR SWITCH COMING APART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

FRONT MAP LAMP NOT WORKING OR SWITCH COMING APART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

150000 SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELT REMINDER SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN FRONTIER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Open , Model Year: 2006

Fuel smell and loss of motive power

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” th... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Transmission Failures

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed t... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING

NISSAN FRONTIER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN FRONTIER across all model years (1998, 2026).

104 Total Recalls

4,490 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

199 Reported Crashes

65 Reported Fires

7 Reported Deaths

NISSAN FRONTIER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	8	View
2025	3	9	View
2024 (current)	3	33
2023	1	116	View
2022	6	194	View
2021	2	25	View
2020	2	34	View
2019	1	40	View
2018	2	29	View
2017	1	45	View
2016	1	56	View
2015	0	48	View
2014	2	50	View
2013	1	65	View
2012	3	98	View
2011	1	84	View
2010	6	76	View
2009	5	44	View
2008	6	187	View
2007	2	699	View
2006	7	836	View
2005	6	750	View
2004	4	89	View
2003	7	92	View
2002	8	152	View
2001	7	155	View
2000	6	224	View
1999	5	106	View
1998	5	146	View

Other NISSAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEAF	526	1,374	View
ROGUE	457	9,808	View
SENTRA	291	8,185	View
PATHFINDER	267	10,167	View
VERSA	224	4,473	View
TITAN	208	4,415	View
ALTIMA	183	20,085	View
MAXIMA	173	8,847	View

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2024 NISSAN FRONTIER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2024 NISSAN FRONTIER

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN FRONTIER

NISSAN FRONTIER - All Years Overview

NISSAN FRONTIER - Year by Year

Other NISSAN Models