2024 Nissan Frontier
Only 22 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 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2024: 22 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 22 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 22 total reports mention: power train.
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This is a nine speed transmission which basically shifts up each gear every 5 to 6 MPH until you hit 9th gear about 52 MPH. The transmission will not shift to next gear fast enough causing the vehicle to be very slow.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Transmission hunts between gears at 25-30mph. Downshifts are delayed or hesitates during hard acceleration. Delayed shifting during slow turns.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Service brakes
4 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
3 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Truck has 13,000 miles Truck didnt start. Had to have some jump start. Took it to dealership. They Said battery passed but recharged it. 2 months later Truck died in the middle of a busy intersection. Could of got rear ended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-10
Visibility
3 of 22 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear and windshield.
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Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05
Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-05
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-04-10Air bags24V154000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
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2024-08-15Steering, suspension24V479000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
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2024-09-20Exterior lighting24V582000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V154000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V479000 · Steering, suspension
- Recall 24V582000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2024 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 2024 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
- 3 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.