repaired · 2026 Q3
Doors: latch
NewRisk. A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
2025 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2025 Nissan Frontier, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-508 the manufacturer reports only 91% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Nissan Frontier has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
2Service brakes
2Steering
2Wheels
1Suspension
1Forward collision avoidance
1Back over prevention
1Visibility
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2025 Nissan Frontier recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine control module (ecu/ecm): software
Risk. Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Frontier year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Frontier median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Frontier owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2025 Nissan Frontier SV with 4,300 miles is experiencing an ongoing drivetrain issue related to the driveshaft and transfer case. There is a defect related to these parts that results in the drivetrain binding causing the vehicle to have rough shifting and at times, lunge forward when braking to…
Own a 2025 Frontier?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.