Used Nissan Frontier: Inspection checklist
Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 92 complaints across these 5 years; the 2019 drew the most.
Choose a model year
2026
Few owner complaints
2 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2024
Fewest complaintsMost reported: transmission
14 complaints3 recallsOpen checklist
2020
Most reported: transmission
20 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
2019
Most complaintsMost reported: transmission
31 complaints1 recallOpen checklist
2018
Most reported: electrical
25 complaints2 recallsOpen checklist
Problems that follow the Frontier from year to year
Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.
| Area | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2024 | 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 2 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 21 | |
| Electrical | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 | ||
| Brakes | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Mileages where Frontier problems start
From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.
| Typical mileage | Problem | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 45,000–56,000 miles | Airbag warning light flashing | 2019 |
Every Frontier recall to confirm
8 recalls cover the Frontieryears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.
