Nissan Frontier — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Aug 7, 2025
Model years: 2025
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to briefly dim during idle stop-start. As a result, the lamps may not meet the requirement
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Visual System
High risk
May 15, 2025
Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Safety Risk: A rearview camera im
Also affects: Nissan Kicks
Nissan Frontier — Suspension
High risk
Jun 27, 2024
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the right-front lower control arm may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the ball joint could become loose. Over time, this could cause the cont
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Tires
High risk
Apr 18, 2023
Model years: 2023
On certain trucks, the bead area of the tires may have been damaged when they were mounted onto the rims. Over time, this damage could create an air leak that can lead to a tire fa
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Airbag
High risk
Feb 10, 2023
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel airbag cover could detach and become a projectile when the airbag inflates in a crash.
Also affects: Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Quest, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Visual System
High risk
Oct 21, 2022
Model years: 2022
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the in-vehicle infotainment system to continuously reboot. If this happens, the rearview camera image will not appear on th
Also affects: Nissan Rogue, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 8, 2022
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used.
Also affects: Nissan Titan, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Visual System
High risk
Jul 22, 2022
Model years: 2022
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the in-vehicle infotainment system to reset. If you shift to reverse while the computer is resetting, the rearview camera i
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Rogue, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 27, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used.
Also affects: Nissan Titan, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Dec 10, 2021
Model years: 2022
On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the seat belt bracket to the left-rear seat could be loose. As a result, the seat belt bracket could break in a crash. If this happens, the
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Visual System
High risk
Sep 13, 2019
Model years: 2018, 2019
Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear vis
Also affects: Nissan Nv200, Infiniti Q50, Infiniti Q60, Infiniti Qx80, Nissan Leaf
Nissan Frontier — Electrical
High risk
Aug 22, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system, a spring in the ignition switch could wear and break. This may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from
Also affects: Nissan Nv1500, Nissan Versa Note, Nissan Micra, Nissan Nv3500, Nissan Nv2500
Nissan Frontier — Electrical
High risk
Apr 7, 2016
Model years: 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the starter motor wiring harness may have been installed in an incorrect position. This could cause the wiring harness to come in con
Nissan Frontier — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 10, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain crew-cab vehicles, incorrect anchor nuts may have been installed on rear seat belt attachment points. This could affect seat belt mounting, potentially resulting in seat
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Electrical
High risk
Feb 12, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, a circuit breaker was installed incorrectly during vehicle assembly, and could cause damage to the wiring harness, potentially disabling power seat and sunroof
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Electrical
High risk
May 29, 2013
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured without an immobilizer, and as a result may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Pre
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Steering
High risk
Sep 19, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain 2wd vehicles, the front hubs may have been manufactured incorrectly and could crack. This could allow the wheel to wobble, causing a noticeable vibration and, as a resul
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Engine
High risk
Dec 20, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the engine oil cooler stud (onto which the oil filter is mounted) could fail. This could cause an engine oil leak, which could illuminate the instrument panel'
Also affects: Infiniti Fx50, Infiniti M56, Nissan Nv, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Label
High risk
Apr 18, 2011
Model years: 2010
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The French-language wording displayed on the tire placa
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Steering
High risk
Nov 12, 2010
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, corrosion may form in the lower steering column joint and limit the movement of the joint. Limited movement of this joint may create excessive load on the lowe
Also affects: Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Engine
High risk
Oct 28, 2010
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles the Intelligent Power Distribution Module (IPDM) assembly contains an Engine Control Module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction.
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Accessories
High risk
Sep 8, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain Garmin nüvi 750 GPS units purchased as a customer or dealer installed accessory at Nissan dealerships, the lithium-ion batteries may contain a defect that may cause them
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 11, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, an improper wire insertion process during assembly resulted in an out-of-specification welding of the tether anchor wire to the seat gusset. The tether anchora
Nissan Frontier — Suspension
High risk
May 26, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the lower control link assembly collars (forming the inboard attachment point to the chassis) may not have been manufactured correctly. If the collar weld fail
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 24, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain four-wheel drive vehicles, the joint portion of the front driveshaft may contain small cracks. These cracks may eventually lead to a failure, resulting in separation of
Also affects: Infiniti Qx56, Nissan Armada, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Other
High risk
Mar 23, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the steering shaft positioning bracket may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners are not properly
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Airbag
High risk
Mar 22, 2010
Model years: 2010
On certain vehicles, the fasteners securing the passenger front air bag module may not have been tightened to the proper torque specification. If the fasteners were not tightened p
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Frontier — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 3, 2010
Model years: 2006, 2008
On certain vehicles, the molded fuel tanks are slightly thinner than specification in the area under the fuel sender unit. This may allow the tank floor to deform causing the fuel
Also affects: Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Airbag
High risk
Dec 22, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage, the front Crash Zone Sensor (CZS) may rust internally. This could result in the non-deployment of the driver and pas
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Frontier — Label
High risk
Jan 30, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles fail to comply with CMVSS 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. The tire placard overstates the actual weight capacity. Loading a vehicle beyond it's capacity may result
Also affects: Nissan Titan, Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 21, 2006
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain King Cab vehicles, a severe side impact crash could create a relative displacement between the fuel filler cap and filler door. The filler cap tether may be stretched to
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Other
High risk
Aug 5, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
Certain Hidden Hitch brand accessory trailer hitches P/N 64-3528 installed by Nissan dealers on 2002 to 2004 Frontier vehicles. With continued use, load forces may cause a side bra
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Fuel System
High risk
May 6, 2004
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel sending unit can develop a crack. When exposed to heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, if road salt enters the c
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Wheels
High risk
Nov 25, 2002
Model years: 2003
On certain XE models, the size of the spare tire wheel rim is incorrect. The wheel rim does not fit properly on the front hubs and will contact the brake caliper. Continued usage o
Also affects: Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Engine
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2002
On certain supercharged vehicles, the amount of intake air flow through the air flow meter may exceed the maximum preset diagnosis limit value which would cause the engine control
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Brakes
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain four wheel drive vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the ABS sensor in the axle housing. This may result in corrosion and eventu
Also affects: Nissan Xterra
Nissan Frontier — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 13, 2002
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve may not meet the sealing performance specification. Under certain conditions, fuel may spill from the filler inlet as the tan
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 4, 2000
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the shift cable locking plate may break, allowing the driver to shift into the Park position but making it very difficult to shift from the Park position. The
Also affects: Nissan Xterra, Nissan 1-
Nissan Frontier — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 30, 1999
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the plastic socket for the stop/tail light bulb in the rear combination lamps may not have been molded properly resulting in loss of dimensional stability over
Also affects: Nissan Quest
Nissan Frontier — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 27, 1998
Model years: 1998
IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY SLIP BETWEEN THE SEAT BOTTOM FINISHER AND THE SEAT BACK PLASTIC RECLINER HANDLE WHERE IT MIGHT BE CUT BY THE SHARP EDGE
Also affects: Nissan 1-
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