2018 Nissan Frontier
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 25 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
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
5 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.
Service brakes
4 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were too close together. While braking, the accelerator pedal would also depress and the vehicle would lunge forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-20
Suspension
3 of 25 total reports mention: suspension.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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The throttle control, foot pedal, has dead spots that happen when leaving a stop sign, green lights, pulling out into traffic. Also climbing a hill when you step on the gas nothing happens until the transmission kicks down then you go to fast.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-13
Structure
2 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Upon inspection found passenger side truck bed mount with a crack and portion missing from where the bed connects to the frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-10
Paint peeling on front left finder and where both front finders connect to the cab. N/A The dealer was informed and photos sent. Just the photos sent…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-16
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-01Electrical system18V551000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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2019-11-11Back over prevention19V654000 Nissan North America, Inc.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V551000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V654000 · Back over prevention
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2018 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 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.