2016 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
- 44
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 44 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
23% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
We purchased our 2016 Nissan Frontier in October 2016. Unfortunately we have been involved in three major car accidents and two out of the three times the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-19
Fuel/propulsion system
18% · 8 reportsEngine
18% · 8 reportsStructure
9% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body.
Show complaint excerpts
In motion, pulling into parking stall, when something started to smell like it was on fire, started to see flames coming from motor. Car caught on fire. Police case…
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-17
Also filed under Electrical system
Steering
7% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Front right half shaft/ CV joint. The accident resulted in the vehicle air bags deploying.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-25
Liberty mutual insurance approved a body shop to repair my truck from an accident (I was not at fault) by removing all parts of my truck from it's original frame and putting it back together on another frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-23
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-04-13Electrical system16V181000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V181000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Nissan Frontier is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.