The Lemon Index2015 Nissan Frontier.
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 18 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 27, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about body structure, it has 0 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 33 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2015 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 4K to 55K miles on the car (19 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 115 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM
- 2015-2017 frontier; mil on with dtc p0448 and/or difficult to fill the fuel tank if you…
- 2014 - 2016 frontier; manual seat track adjustment does not lock into position if you confirm…
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 King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| 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 | ★★★★☆ |
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 2015 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.7× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 27; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Nissan Frontier year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2015 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are body structure (28%), airbags (22%) and seats (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Nissan Frontier get?
17 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Frontier year is better than the 2015?
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