The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Frontier · 2014
2014 Nissan Frontier. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 19 / 23 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 22 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | 16 / 21 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD | 15 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,100 and 58,000 miles. Median 35,000, from 31 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 69,400 | 46,800–142,400 | 6 |
| Electrical | 36,000 | 7,000–68,300 | 5 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17,200 | 100–52,000 | 6 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 26% |
| Electrical | 11% |
| Speed control | 11% |
| Lights | 5% |
| Airbags | 5% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V418000 Jul 2014 Seat Belts / Rear/Other
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 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. The seat belt anchor bolt may not be attached as designed.
Risk. If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
14V052000 Feb 2014 Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. 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.
Risk. The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Manufacturer communications 133
Nissan filed 133 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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)…
Crash ratings by version
| 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 | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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