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2021 Nissan Frontier vs 2022 Toyota Tacoma

2022 Toyota Tacoma is the stronger next inspection based on decision and evidence confidence.

This is not a price recommendation. TireKick has no licensed price source or cited repair-cost delta for this comparison.

Second generation (D40)

2021 Nissan Frontier

Insufficient evidenceEvidence: Limited confidence

Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.

Most immediate named issue
Power Train:Automatic Transmission safety campaign. high severity. 99,172 to 99,172 mi.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
19.5
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_nissan-frontier-2021-recall-recall-22v457000-obs-81162021 Nissan FrontierEvidence: Limited confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record
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Third generation

2022 Toyota Tacoma

Buy with conditionsEvidence: Medium confidence

Proceed only after the named candidate-verification and record checks pass.

Most immediate named issue
Equipment:Other:Labels safety campaign. high severity. 24,000 to 29,566 mi.
First decisive check
Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Inspection items
1
Safety actions
1
EPA combined MPG
20
Price and cost delta
Withheld

First inspection moves

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
clm_toyota-tacoma-2022-recall-recall-22v310000-obs-45262022 Toyota TacomaEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." An illegible label may allow the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. GST will notify owners by mail, including a replacement load carrying capacity modification label for their vehicle and detailed replacement instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2022. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R1.”
NHTSArecallJun 2022Open source record
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