2020 Nissan Frontier
Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 23 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 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
12 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The contact owned a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V671000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-07
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the park position, but while exiting the vehicle it began to roll and crashed into the garage door. There were no reported injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-13
2020 Nissan Frontier. Consumer writes in regard to transmission issues. The consumer stated upon purchasing the vehicle it would pull to the right. The dealer attempted to repair this failure, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was placed in park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-09-22
Engine
5 of 23 total reports mention: engine.
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Vehicle alternator failed at 79,000 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-18
Also filed under Electrical system
Service brakes
4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
3 of 23 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.
Back over prevention
2 of 23 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-10-28Power train22V671000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle.
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2022-11-30Power train22V457000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V671000 · Power train
- Recall 22V457000 · Power train
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 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 2020 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 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.