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2024 Nissan Frontier: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2024 Nissan Frontier — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 17 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 88% of 2024 trucks. Power Train leads the reports (24%). 3 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
17
Reports to NHTSA, 2024
Safety recalls
3
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
20
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 88% of 2024 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (24% of 17 reports), followed by exterior lighting (12%).
+ 3 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 17 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11733802, ODI 11712609, ODI 11612899, ODI 11603560.
Recalls(3)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Exterior LightingJun 2024 · 24V582000Details +Close −
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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: 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.
Air Bags · 24V154000Details +Close −
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 improperly.
Risk: 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.
Suspension · 24V479000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: 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.
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
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 18 | 24 | 21 |
| Frontier 4WD | 3.8L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 18 | 22 | 20 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X | 3.8L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S9) | 18 | 21 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2024 Nissan Frontier: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Nissan Frontier?
Owners filed 17 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Nissan Frontier — fewer complaints than 88% of comparable 2024 trucks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2024 Nissan Frontier?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (24% of complaints) and exterior lighting (12%).
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
3 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Nissan Frontier, covering components such as exterior lighting. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Frontier get?
The EPA rates the 2024 Nissan Frontier between 19 and 21 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.