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All cars · Nissan Frontier · 2025

2025 Nissan Frontier. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints9NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold65,232U.S. model year
Per 100K sold14complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S9)RWD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
3.8L 6-cylAuto (S9)4WD17 / 21 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering22%
Wheels22%
Brakes22%
Transmission & drivetrain22%
Wipers & visibility11%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
900000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 26V023000 Jan 2026 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

    Risk. A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.

  • 25V508000 Aug 2025 Exterior Lighting / Lighting Control Module / Software

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk. Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.

  • 25V324000 Jun 2025 Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk. A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.

Manufacturer communications 4

Nissan filed 4 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA YOU CONFIRM The customer states there is a…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆
Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202210910276,185Automatic emergency braking
2023846658,134Electrical
2024372269,813Transmission & drivetrain
2025–965,232Steering

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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