Should I Buy a Nissan Frontier?

Complete buying guide for the Nissan Frontier: best years, worst years, common problems, recall history, and reliability trends across all model years.

Best Years to Buy

These Nissan Frontier model years have the fewest complaints and best reliability:

Years to Avoid

These model years have the most complaints and known issues:

Common Problems Across All Years

• Transmission Parking Pawl Failure — 3 reports
• Door Striker Improper Welding — 2 reports
• Electrical System Malfunctions — 2 reports
• Transmission Malfunction (Clunking/Limp Mode) — 1 reports
• Fuel Door Opening Unexpectedly — 1 reports
• Daytime Running Lights Dim Unexpectedly — 1 reports
• Rearview Camera Blank Screen — 1 reports
• Premature Brake Rotor Warping/Cracking — 1 reports
• Transmission Hard Downshifts — 1 reports
• Windshield Air Intrusion/Whistling — 1 reports

All Model Years