2025 Nissan Frontier
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Wheels
2 of 10 total reports mention: wheels.
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Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds starting at 65-70 mph and above. The vibration can be felt thought the steering wheel, after long periods of driving it leads to numb hands.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-08
Also filed under Steering
Steering
2 of 10 total reports mention: steering.
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had my tires balanced but still shakes at highway speeds.without nissan addessing more damage will happen to other parts.i bought it used in september…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-10
Also filed under Suspension
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes.
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After owningthe vehicle for five months and around 7500 miles, I begin to notice my brake pedal pulsing when I press hard and as time went on, I started feeling vibration in the vehicle and the front wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-30
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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My 2025 Nissan Frontier SV with 4,300 miles is experiencing an ongoing drivetrain issue related to the driveshaft and transfer case.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22
Visibility/wiper
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2025-07-10Back over prevention25V324000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
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2025-09-17Engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting25V508000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.
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2026-03-13Latches/locks/linkages26V023000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V324000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V508000 · Engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting
- Recall 26V023000 · Latches/locks/linkages
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- Is the 2025 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 2025 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 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.