Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 recall, 42 complaints.
1
Recalls
42
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
16V181000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter moto...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes g... |
| Sep 12, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE FUELING AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS THE TANK SPILLS/BELCHES GAS ALL OVER. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STRUCTURE | A loud squeaking has developed during every day driving. After inspecting - the front right truck be... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | ENGINE | Head gasket blew and it warped the heads at 98,000 miles Replace motor with a 51,000 mile motor and ... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | WHEELS | The issues iw with the lug nuts expanding locking on the tire so it cannot be takeoff for rotation o... |
| Dec 31, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | My 2016 Nissan Frontier is leaking axle grease from the driver side rear tire. The grease/oil got a... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The airbag warning light is blinking and has been for approximately 9 months. I live in Salida, CO w... |
| Apr 17, 2023 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | All glass in vehicle showing spotted areas with factory tinting |
| Apr 5, 2023 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Airbags didn’t deployed when the incident of the the truck crashed at the time. (April 05,2023) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle air bag... |
| Nov 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH,... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I HAVE A 2016 NISSAN FRONTIER WITH ONLY 68,000 MILES ON IT. THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH STARTED FL... |
| Nov 24, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE FUELING AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS THE TANK SPILLS/BELCHES GAS ALL OVER. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY... |
| Nov 6, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE HESITATES OR STALLS ON ACCELERATION. WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP ENGINE HESITATES TO NEAR ST... |
| Aug 24, 2020 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | KEY LOCKED IN IGNITION THEN STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. CAR WAS PARKED AT A PUBLIC BEACH PARKING LOT BEF... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | TRANSMISSION AND BRAIN REPAIR BY DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY 20017, AND OVERHEATING PROBLEM DUE TO RAD... |
| Jul 15, 2020 | ENGINE | ENGINE VIBRATION AT LOW RPM THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS. |
| Jun 10, 2020 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES | THE YAWRATE SENSOR AND ABS DIAGNOSTIC MODULE HAD TO BE REPLACED TO KEEP MY VEHICLE FROM GRABBING T... |
| Dec 30, 2019 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | HESITATION FROM IDLE TO TAKE OFF-NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO ACT UP,FOR EXAMPLE TURNING IN FRONT ... |
| Jun 24, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE WAS BURGLARIZED. THE THIEVES GOT IN THROUGH THE REAR SLIDING GLASS. THE LATCH DOES NOT LO... |