The Lemon Index2024 Nissan Frontier.
The 2024 Nissan Frontier is so far one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 22 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 37, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 3 recalls, and it gets 19 to 21 mpg combined. The best Nissan Frontier year is 2019.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 22 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2024 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.
Recalls 3
- lights 2024
The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.
- suspension 2024
The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
- airbags 2024
Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
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 22 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a…
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 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle gears down for no reason, then gets stuck in that gear. I have tried to manually shift it when it does this, but it still will not shift gears.Takes off in 2nd gear very often.
2024 Nissan Frontier owner · NHTSA complaint 11612899
More owner reports
Transmission hunts between gears at 25-30mph. Downshifts are delayed or hesitates during hard acceleration. Delayed shifting during slow turns.
NHTSA complaint 11751787
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Nissan Frontier reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.7× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 37; 100 is average). The best Nissan Frontier year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2024 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), brakes (18%) and fuel or ev drive system (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
3 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Frontier get?
19 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Nissan Frontier safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2024 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Frontier year is better than the 2024?
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