Side-by-side records

2018 Nissan Frontier vs 2019 Toyota Tacoma

Use this to plan both inspections, not to pick a winner.

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Second generation (D40)

2018 Nissan Frontier

Evidence: Limited confidence

Problem to check: Service Brakes owner reports. Reported around 2,811 to 7,434 mi.
First check: Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
Inspection items: 5
Safety actions: 2
EPA combined MPG: 18.5
Price and repair cost: Not available

1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
3Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Source recordEvidence: Limited confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“I WENT FOR INSPECTION AND THEY TOLD ME I NEED FROM BRAKES AND ROTOR AND I ONLY GOT TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED MILES”

NHTSAcomplaintOct 2019Open source record

Third generation

Evidence: High confidence

Problem to check: Manufacturer service campaign. Reported around 13,000 to 79,250 mi.
First check: Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.
Inspection items: 16
Safety actions: 4
EPA combined MPG: 20
Price and repair cost: Not available

1Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
2Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.
3Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Source recordEvidence: High confidence

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

“Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements”