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2026 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2026 Nissan Frontier, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Nissan Frontier has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Power train
2Structure
1Interior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
1Electrical system
1Tires
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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
2026 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
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- 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.
While driving my 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X at highway speeds, the vehicle intermittently loses the ability to accelerate. The engine remains running, but pressing the accelerator produces no increase in vehicle speed or engine RPM. No warning lights or diagnostic messages appear when the…
Purchased new 12.12.25, drove 3 miles and heard clunk in transmission, went into limp mode at mile 23. Flatbed back to dealer, they replaced Solenoid valve and said was good to drive. Drove away and still have loud clunk in transmission on downshifting. 1.5.26 Dealer still has vehicle, no resolution
Own a 2026 Frontier?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.