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2014 Nissan Frontier problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2014 Nissan Frontier sits mid-pack among Frontier years: 50 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 83, with 2 recalls and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (11), other (7), and transmission (6), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

50

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other Frontier years?

Frontier NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted836 complaints1998: 146 complaints1999: 106 complaints2000: 224 complaints2001: 155 complaints2002: 152 complaints2003: 92 complaints2004: 89 complaints2005: 750 complaints2006: 836 complaints2007: 699 complaints2008: 187 complaints2009: 44 complaints2010: 76 complaints2011: 84 complaints2012: 98 complaints2013: 65 complaints2014: 50 complaints2015: 48 complaints2016: 55 complaints2017: 45 complaints2018: 29 complaints2019: 39 complaints2020: 31 complaints2021: 25 complaints2022: 192 complaints2023: 114 complaints2024: 28 complaints2025: 9 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Frontier NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Nissan Frontier problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1122%
Other714%
Electrical System612%
Transmission612%
Fuel System510%
Visibility & Wipers36%
Speed Control36%
Body & Structure24%
Brakes24%
Steering12%
Seat Belts12%
Tires & Wheels12%
Latches & Locks12%
Lighting12%

Does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V418000Seat BeltsJuly 10, 2014 · 1,319 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with an out of specification anchor nut installed on the weld nut plate where the rear seat belt anchor is attached. The seat belt anchor bolt may not be attached as designed.

Consequence

If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

14V052000Electrical SystemFebruary 12, 2014 · 13,535 units

Defect

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

Consequence

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND WAS TOWED TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · June 2, 2018 · crash

“VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK-UP/REAR PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM. IT CONSISTS OF FOUR SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE FACE OF THE REAR BUMPER, AND A VARIABLE WARNING "BEEPER" IN THE CABIN. ONE OF THE FOUR SENSORS ON MY TRUCK SUSTAINED DAMAGE ON IT'S FACE, WHICH THE NISSAN DEALER(LOKEY NISSAN, CLEARWATER FL)…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 9, 2015

“TL* THE CONTACT'S WIFE OWNS A 2014 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM DETERMINED THAT THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 18, 2019 · fire

“AT 32000 ON THE FREEWAY HADN'T SHIFTED IN MILES CLUTCH BEGINS TO SMOKE, TRANSMISSION SLIPS POWER LOSS, WITH FIVE MILES LOST ANY GEAR IN TRANSMISSION FORWARD OR REVERSE AND NO CLUTCH. IF IT WASN'T NIGHT AND I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN GOOD. UNKNOWN FOR SURE EITHER WEAK DEFECTIVE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · October 16, 2015

“PURCHASED VEHICLE USED, WITH 28,000 MILES. GAS SPURTS OUT OF FILLER NECK 90% OF THE TIME WHEN USING AUTOMATIC NOZZLE AS TANK NEARS 3/4 FULL; MUST FINISH FILLING AT VERY SLOW RATE MANUALLY. 10% OF THE TIME GAS SPURTS OUT FILLER NECK AS SOON AS FILLING BEGINS, UNLESS A ONE MINUTE WAIT IS OBSERVED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · April 15, 2019

2014 Nissan Frontier — common questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 50 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Frontier year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2014 Frontier problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (11 complaints), other (7 complaints), transmission (6 complaints).

Does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Nissan Frontier years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Frontier years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2007, 2000, 2022, 2008, 2001, 2002, 1998. The cleanest record among Frontier years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.