2015 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
- 33
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 33 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
30% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-02
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-20
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-12
Structure
15% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-18
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility
Power train
15% · 5 reportsVehicle speed control
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-17
Electrical system
9% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-28
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2015 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2015 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Nissan Frontier is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.