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2015 Nissan Frontier
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2015 Nissan Frontier

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Complaints filed

33

Reports to NHTSA, 2015

Safety recalls

0

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

18.5

EPA estimate

Known issues

Air Bags issues lead owner complaints (27% of 33 reports), followed by power train (12%).

Air Bags27% · 9 reports
Power Train12% · 4 reports
Structure12% · 4 reports
Electrical System9% · 3 reports
Engine6% · 2 reports
Seat Belts6% · 2 reports
Suspension6% · 2 reports
Tires6% · 2 reports

+ 5 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 33 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11678021, ODI 11425637, ODI 11686676, ODI 11614332, ODI 11180619.

Individual complaint reports(33)

Showing the 33 most recent reports
Air BagsSep 2025 · ODI 11686676Details +

2015 Nissan Frontier, air bag light came on, replaced clock spring, and no fault found, no change to air bag warning, blinking light still on.

Reported
Sep 2025
Incident date
Aug 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11686676 at NHTSA →
Air BagsAug 2025 · ODI 11678021 · crash · 1 injuriesDetails +

My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash.

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Aug 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 1 injuries
Open ODI 11678021 at NHTSA →
TiresJul 2025 · ODI 11675579Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: 1UTC211BR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same tire size and brand. On another occasion, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the passenger’s side rear tire. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same size tire and brand. The contact stated that three months later the tires were rotated. The contact stated that approximately three months later, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Reported
Jul 2025
Incident date
Nov 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11675579 at NHTSA →
Power TrainDec 2024 · ODI 11631268Details +

Dangerous lurching and sometimes with not engage. Other Nissan models have the same problem. The diagnostic code is U0101 bad communication between TCM and Vehicle.

Reported
Dec 2024
Incident date
Sep 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11631268 at NHTSA →
Power TrainSep 2024 · ODI 11615007Details +

Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.

Reported
Sep 2024
Incident date
Sep 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11615007 at NHTSA →
Air BagsSep 2024 · ODI 11614332Details +

Air bag light began blinking. I brought it to a nissan dealer for service and that have replaced and charged me for multiple parts in excess of $2,000.00. They stated my car was ready and repaired. Upon picking up my car the light was still blinking. They stated it's additional parts and cost to finish repair but if I wanted the car for the weekend I can have it and return when the parts come in. They were going to give my car back to me with a defective air bag system which I feel is extremely unsafe. They also damaged my front bumper which they had to repair. I don't feel they changed out some parts they charged me for. The car has been with them for repair since 08/22/2024. Nissan is not standing behind their product or safety.

Reported
Sep 2024
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11614332 at NHTSA →
EngineFeb 2022 · ODI 11450873Details +

I bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV from Elite auto dealership in Wichita, Ks on Dec 30-2021. After driving a car over one month, My car gets check engine light indicator turned on. I called the Elite auto dealership salesman to ask for getting my car fixed. However, my car salesman refused to fix it up. Therefore I would like you to help me to make Elite auto dealership take their responsibility to fix my car or refund my money back. Sincerely.

Reported
Feb 2022
Incident date
Feb 2022
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11450873 at NHTSA →
Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 2021 · ODI 11443808Details +

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and slammed into the windshield and the roof of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and secure the hood via bungie cords. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

Reported
Dec 2021
Incident date
Nov 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11443808 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJul 2021 · ODI 11425637 · crash · 2 injuriesDetails +

Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.

Reported
Jul 2021
Incident date
Jul 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Crash 2 injuries
Open ODI 11425637 at NHTSA →
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2021 · ODI 11399232Details +

DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE

Reported
Mar 2021
Incident date
Mar 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11399232 at NHTSA →
EngineJun 2020 · ODI 11328145Details +

I HAVE A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WITH ONLY 21,514 MILES AND THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK. NO FRONT END DAMAGE AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE BY SELLER (PERFORMANCE NISSAN) IN POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED BUT THEY DO HAVE A 20 YEAR/200,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT THEY WON'T COVER THE RADIATOR. *TR

Reported
Jun 2020
Incident date
Jun 2020
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11328145 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2019 · ODI 11289052Details +

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.

Reported
Dec 2019
Incident date
May 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11289052 at NHTSA →
SuspensionJul 2019 · ODI 11234979Details +

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION

Reported
Jul 2019
Incident date
Jul 2019
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11234979 at NHTSA →
SuspensionMay 2019 · ODI 11206485Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING. *JB

Reported
May 2019
Incident date
Feb 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11206485 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2019 · ODI 11180619Details +

DASHBOARD AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING RANDOMLY IN NOVEMBER 2018. WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS PRESENT. I SCHEDULED SERVICE WITH DEALER PER MANUAL AND TECHNICIAN CLEARED CODE. AIRBAG SENSOR WENT OFF YESTERDAY 2/16/19 SAME ISSUE WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS SEATED AGAIN. DEALER STATED ISSUE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A $1000 FIX???? I MY HUMBLE OPINION THIS IS A CATASTROPHE SAFETY CONCERN AND ASKING CONSUMER TO FIX IS ABSURD AND SHAMEFUL.

Reported
Feb 2019
Incident date
Nov 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11180619 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemNov 2018 · ODI 11144961Details +

WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME DIM, AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED THE HEADLAMP CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AND THE WIRING WAS OVERHEATED. THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED BY A NISSAN DEALER AND IT MELTED AGAIN 3 WEEKS LATER. NISSAN HAS HAD ENGINEERS AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALISTS LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND NO SOLUTION. IT IS OBVIOUS THEY HAVE USED TO SMALL OF A WIRE ON THE GROUND AND NOT SUPPORTED IT CORRECTLY IN THE CONNECTOR AS THE MELTING ALWAYS BEGINS WITH THE GROUND WIRE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON OVER 500 TRUCKS.

Reported
Nov 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11144961 at NHTSA →
Fuel/Propulsion SystemApr 2018 · ODI 11090172Details +

EVAP TUBE, EVAP CANISTER VALVE, AND EVAP CANISTER MALFUNCTION. CAN NOT PUMP INTO CAR WITHOUT IT SPILLING BACK OUT OF VEHICLE. NISSAN NEEDS TO COVER THIS CAR UNDER THEIR EVAP EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY ENHANCEMENT.

Reported
Apr 2018
Incident date
Apr 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11090172 at NHTSA →
Air BagsMar 2018 · ODI 11080065Details +

PASSENGER SENSOR LIGHT COMES WHILE DRIVING THEN RESETS WHEN ENGINE RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENS A COUPLE TIMES THEN AIRBAG LIGHT IN CONSOLE STARTS FLASHING PERMANENTLY. THE PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT IS EASILY 250 LBS SO IT MUST BE A SENSOR IR EVEN ISSUE. HAD A DEALER CHECK IT ONCE AND NO ERROR CODE SHOWS UP

Reported
Mar 2018
Incident date
Feb 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11080065 at NHTSA →
Air BagsFeb 2018 · ODI 11075379Details +

WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT GO OFF UNLESS SHE BOUNCES IN THE SET A COUPLE TIMES. STATING THAT THERE WAS IN AN INFANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

Reported
Feb 2018
Incident date
Jan 2018
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11075379 at NHTSA →
Electrical SystemDec 2017 · ODI 11057159 · fireDetails +

CAR WAS PARKED ENGINE RUN FLAMES STARTED TO COME UP BY THE BATTERY SIDE .FOUND OUT THAT THE 2012 -2014 FRONTIERS HAD A RECALL FOR WIRE HARNESS CATCHING FIRE.

Reported
Dec 2017
Incident date
Dec 2017
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
Fire
Open ODI 11057159 at NHTSA →
Power TrainJun 2016 · ODI 10874962Details +

BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL PLACEMENTS AND OPERATION ARE DANGEROUS. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES TOO FAR BEFORE ENGAGING THE BRAKES AND IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO WORK WITH THIS BRAKING CHARACTERISTIC. A BOOT OR WIDE SHOE CAN OVERHANG THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR BEFORE BRAKING BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THE ENGINE RACES, YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER, DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR MORE, RACING THE ENGINE EVEN MORE... ONCE THE CYCLE STARTS YOU MUST USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OR THROW IT INTO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT FORWARD MOTION. THEN FINALLY TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE 'BRAKE' -WHICH ALSO RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR. THE BRAKES NEED TO ENGAGE BEFORE THEY DEPRESS TO THE SAME PLANE AS THE ACCELERATOR.

Reported
Jun 2016
Incident date
Jun 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10874962 at NHTSA →
Power TrainApr 2016 · ODI 10862219Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,170. ..UPDATED 06/01/16 *BF

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10862219 at NHTSA →
Air BagsApr 2016 · ODI 10862269Details +

TAKSTA RECALL . ADULT IN PASSENGER SEAT . AIRBAG DOES NOT IDENTIFY ME IN PASSENGER SEAT. AIRBAG CHILD SAFETY LIGHT STAYS ON. AS BEING A LIGHT WEIGHT PERSON UNDER A 100 LBS DO I NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A WORKING AIRBAG? HOW DO WE RESOLVE THIS.

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10862269 at NHTSA →
StructureApr 2016 · ODI 10853120Details +

VEHICLE SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH DEFECTIVE BOLT ON TRAILER HITCH (RECEIVER TYPE). BOLT IS PART OF SYSTEM TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE TRUCK FRAME. DISCOVERED AFTER SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES OF TRAILER TOWING. DEALERSHIP HAS NOW INSTALLED A NEW BOLT, RECORDS OF REPAIR ARE ON FILE AT DEALERSHIP.

Reported
Apr 2016
Incident date
Apr 2016
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10853120 at NHTSA →
StructureDec 2015 · ODI 10809770Details +

DISCOVERED MY 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER EXTENDED CAB MODEL HAS A VERY OBVIOUS OUT OF ALIGNED SITUATION IN THE TRUCK BED. IT IS OFF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SIGNIFICANTLY AND EASILY VIEWED WITH THE HUMAN EYE COMPARED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE BED APPEARS PUSHED OVER CLOSER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. DISCOVERED ON NISSAN FORUMS THAT THIS IS OCCURRING IN MANY OTHER FRONTIERS . TODAY WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES CONCERNING THE OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON NISSAN FRONTIER BEDS. HOW COME THERE ARE NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME ISSUE AND ITS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY NISSAN?

Reported
Dec 2015
Incident date
Dec 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10809770 at NHTSA →
TiresJul 2015 · ODI 10734771Details +

BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONG TRAIL T/A TIRE DOT AP72FD313914 WITH 2000 MILES ON IT ON A BRAND NEW NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB SHORT BED PICKUP TRUCK HAS RUBBER COMING OFF OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. CONTACT MICHELIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO A MICHELIN DEALER AND HAVE THEM WRITE UP A REPORT TO SEND TO MICHELIN. CAN NOT GET COSTCO TO WRITE THE REPORT AS THEY DON'T BELIEVE THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH RUBBER COMING OFF OF THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE.

Reported
Jul 2015
Incident date
Jul 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10734771 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsJul 2015 · ODI 10734434Details +

CHILD SEAT LATCH RESTRAINT SYSTEM DESIGN IS FAULTY FOR CREW CAB MODELS. THE ANTI TILT ATTACHMENT POINT IS LOW BEHIND THE SEATBACK ON THE NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. TO ATTACH THE STRAP YOU MUST TILT THE SEATBACK FORWARD. YOU CANNOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTEN THE STRAP ON MOST CAR SEATS, SINCE ATTEMPTING TO DO SO CAUSES THE SEATBACK TO RETURN TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION AND YOU CANNOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THE STRAP BEFORE HAVING TO REMOVE YOUR HAND. IF THE EXCESS STRAP IS LONG ENOUGH, THE CHILD SEAT BECOMES PERMANENTLY MOUNTED, BECAUSE, THEN, YOU CANNOT TILT THE SEATBACK FORWARD TO ACCESS THE STRAP TENSION-RELEASE MECHANISM.

Reported
Jul 2015
Incident date
Jul 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10734434 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015 · ODI 10734435Details +

A BURNING OR HOT COMPONENT ODOR OCCURRED ON A LONG TRIP WITH THE A/C SET TO AUTOMATIC CONTROL AT 74 F WITH OUTSIDE TEMPS IN THE 80'S. THE HEAT "ODOR" WAS TRACKED TO A SECTION APPROX 2 INCHES SQUARE OF THE A/C DUCTS UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. IT APPEARS TO BE A POINT NEAR A MOTOR OR HOT SIDE OF THE EXCHANGE COIL. THE SURFACE OF THE DUCT APPEARED TO BE HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BLISTERING IF SKIN WERE HELD IN CONTACT FOR AN EXTENDED DURATION. A BAREFOOT PASSENGER FALLING ASLEEP COULD RECEIVE A BURN. IF CARGO OR A PURSE PREVENTS AIR FROM CIRCULATING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DUCT, IT IS UNKNOWN IF IT COULD GET HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Reported
Jul 2015
Incident date
May 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10734435 at NHTSA →
Air BagsJun 2015 · ODI 10725395Details +

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED FAILING TO DETECT THE PASSENGER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PASSENGER HAD SCOLIOSIS AND THE WEIGHT DISTRIBUTED UNEVENLY WHEN SEATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Reported
Jun 2015
Incident date
May 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10725395 at NHTSA →
StructureMay 2015 · ODI 10714543Details +

I SENT A COMPLAINT ONCE. HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM YOU YET. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED ON MARCH 6TH, 2015 AND DELIVERED ON MARCH 8TH, 2015 WITH MFG DEFECTS AND NISSAN REFUSES TO STAND BY THEIR WARRANTY AND REPLACE, REFUND, OR FIX THE PROBLEMS. ONE IS UNABLE TO BE FIXED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A LEMON IN OREGON. THE TRUCK BED IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT BY 9MM. THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAS A LARGER GAP BETWEEN THE CAB AND BED THAN THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT HAS A 1 INCH GAP THAT DOES NOT BELONG THERE IN THE FOLD BETWEEN THE BACK AND THE CUSHION. THIS IS UGLY AND DOES NOT MATCH THE PASSENGER SEAT. THESE ARE BOTH NOTICEABLE FLAWS BY THE NAKED EYE, VEHICLES ARE BEING SOLD WHICH ARE OUT OF ALIGNMENT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY AND MANUFACTURE DEFECT. DEFECTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE COVERED BY WARRANTY AND NISSAN REFUSES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES OR BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE ALSO RUSTING PARTS ON UNDERCARRIAGE, AND WAS A LEAK IN THE REAR DOOR SEAT BELT CHAMBER WHICH HAD STAINED THE SEAT BELT, AND THERE WAS GLUE APPLIED AT DEALER TO CORRECT THE LEAK ONLY THEY LIED ABOUT FIXING IT SO THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE STAINED SEAT BELT. YOU CAN SEE THE GLUE. *TR

Reported
May 2015
Incident date
May 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10714543 at NHTSA →
Seat BeltsApr 2015 · ODI 10706531Details +

NISSAN HAS FAILED TO DO AN INLINE LASER RADAR INSPECTION, OR PROPER INSPECTIONS ON SOME ASSEMBLY OF ITS TRUCKS. I PURCHASED A DEFECTIVE FRONTIER KING CAB S AUTOMATIC AND NISSAN HAS NOT YET AGREED TO TAKE IT BACK. THE TRUCK BED OR CAB IS OFF BY 9MM OR MORE. BOLTS AND WELDS WERE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED DURING ASSEMBLY AND NOR WERE CHECKED FOR QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY AFTER ASSEMBLY AND THEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS WITH FAULTS AS THERE ARE SEVERAL OF THESE TRUCKS OUT THERE WITH THIS DEFECT. I FOUND 2 AT ANOTHER DEALER WHICH WERE FREE FROM THIS DEFECT. THAT IS THE VEHICLE I WANTED. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60MPG OR LESS, THERE IS A SHAKE OR IMBALANCE IN THE STEERING, AND NEEDS CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT. IT SEEMS TO VEER OFF TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS IN A STRAIGHT POSITION.THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY THE WHOLE TRUCK BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT OR EVEN JUST THE TRUCK BED. AFTER REPORTING IT TO NISSAN, THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO THE SERVICE SHOP AND HAVE IT DOCUMENTED. IT WAS REPORTED TO ME THAT IN THEIR DATABASE THIS CROOKED BED HAS COME UP AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO BUT WERE UNABLE TO REPAIR IT.I WAS TOLD DISASSEMBLING THE BODY OF A VEHICLE IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS BUT IS DAMAGING, SO THEY TOLD ME THIS IS HOW NISSAN MAKES THEM, NOTHING THEY CAN DO. BUT SINCE THEN I FOUND SOME WITHOUT FLAWS, SO WHAT HE SAID IS NOT TRUE. MY TRUCK'S DRIVER SIDE HAS A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE BACK OF THE CAB AND THE TRUCK BED 9MM OFF. THE CAB DOOR ON MY TRUCK LEAKED WATER INTO THE SEAT BELT CHAMBER, SOAKING AND STAINING THE SEAT BELT, AND ALSO HAS A DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S SEAT WHICH HAS A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE CHAIR BACK AND SEAT CUSHION. THIS IS NOT NORMAL ON OTHER EXACT MODELS I LOOKED AT AND PHOTOGRAPHED. THIS IS NOT THE WAY THE ENGINEERS DESIGNED THIS MODEL OF TRUCKS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE DRIVER SEAT DEFECT ALSO IS SIMPLY HOW NISSAN DESIGNED IT ANOTHER LIE. RUST IS ALSO AN ISSUE. *TR

Reported
Apr 2015
Incident date
Mar 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10706531 at NHTSA →
VisibilityMar 2015 · ODI 10691562Details +

THE TRUCK HAS AN INSUFFICIENT HEATER FOR THE NORTH EAST'S COLD WEATHER. THE ENGINE WARMS UP QUICKLY, WITHIN 2 MILES. THE HEAT OUTPUT AT CHEST LEVEL TAKES AS MUCH AS 10-15 MINUTES IF NIGHT TIME TEMPS WERE LESS THAN 20 DEGREES F. AT THAT POINT. IT TAKES LONGER AT THE FLOOR LEVEL NO MATTER WHAT POSITION THE CONTROLS ARE IN. I FOUND THAT THE FLOOR LEVEL INDICATOR HEAT ALSO EXITS AT THE DEFROSTER AND THE OUTSIDE CHEST LEVEL VENTS. THIS LEAVES PAINFUL COLD AT THE FLOOR LEVEL FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES. ALL THIS IS MAXIMUM EFFORT FOR THE HEATER. THIS IS A HEALTH ISSUE FOR ME AS A DIABETIC WITH LEG BLOOD FLOW PROBLEMS AND RESULTANT VARICOSE VEINS. IS THIS A RESULT OF A RULING? I HAVE NOT FOUND ONE ON YOUR SITE. THANKS FOR THE HELP, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Reported
Mar 2015
Incident date
Jan 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10691562 at NHTSA →
StructureFeb 2015 · ODI 10684210Details +

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW NISSAN FRONTIER 2015 AT THE STERLING MCCALL NISSAN DEALERSHIP. I NOTICED THAT THE WHOLE BOTTOM TRUNK DOOR OF THE VEHICLE IS ROUGH AND THE PAINT IS FALLING OFF. I CONTACTED THEMBY E-MAILING THREE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINING MY CONCERN FOR THE TRUCKS DEFECTS BUT NOT ONE HAS REPLIED. *TR

Reported
Feb 2015
Incident date
Jan 2015
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 10684210 at NHTSA →

Recalls

No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD NHTSA source

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2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD NHTSA source

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2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD NHTSA source

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Not rated
Side
Not rated
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2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive192321
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172219
Frontier 2WD2.5L 4-cylRear-Wheel Drive172319
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive162118
Frontier 2WD4.0L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive162218
Frontier 4WD4.0L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive152117

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2015 Nissan Frontier: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2015 Nissan Frontier?

Owners filed 33 NHTSA complaints about the 2015 Nissan Frontier. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2015 Nissan Frontier?

The most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (27% of complaints) and power train (12%).

How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have?

No safety recalls are on record for the 2015 Nissan Frontier as of Jul 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Frontier get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Frontier between 17 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.