2014 Nissan Frontier
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2014
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
26% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Takata recall. When in a "Front end collision" At a high rate of speed (Est.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-21
Also filed under Structure
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-06
Horn did not work and Airbag light keeps flashing
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-09
Power train
14% · 6 reportsElectrical system
14% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle was in service dept. For lojack installment. Before leaving I notice the rear sonar system on the vehicle wasn"T working nor showing on the rear view monitor. Was told the hold system need to be replace due to manufacturer defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-09
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 5 reportsVisibility/wiper
7% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2014-03-17Electrical system14V052000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013.
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.
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2014-08-18Seat belts14V418000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 2014.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V052000 · Electrical system
- Recall 14V418000 · Seat belts
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Nissan Frontier is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.