The Lemon Index2014 Nissan Frontier.
The 2014 Nissan Frontier is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 19 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 23, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 17 to 21 mpg combined. The best Nissan Frontier year is 2019.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 42 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2014 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 58K miles on the car (31 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 2
- seat belts 2014
The affected vehicles were manufactured with an out of specification anchor nut installed on the weld nut plate where the rear seat belt anchor is attached.
- electrical 2014
In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 133 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- 2014 - 2016 frontier; manual seat track adjustment does not lock into position if you confirm…
- SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
Quick answers
Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.3× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 23; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Frontier year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2014 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (26%), electrical (11%) and speed control (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Nissan Frontier get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Frontier problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,100 and 58,000 miles. The middle report was at 35,000 miles, from 31 complaints.
Does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2014 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Frontier year is better than the 2014?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2018 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works