Nissan Frontier years to avoid
The Nissan Frontier years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2000, 2022, 2008, 2001, 2002, 1998 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
4,485
Total complaints
47
Recall campaigns
1998–2026
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Frontier years to avoid
Every Frontier year
Common questions
What are the worst Nissan Frontier years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Frontier years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2000, 2022, 2008, 2001, 2002, 1998. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Nissan Frontier?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Frontier years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier have?
Across all model years, the Frontier has 47 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 4,485 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.