Are Nissan Frontier trucks reliable?
The average rating is a 3.8 out of 5 stars. The Nissan Frontier Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5. It ranks 9th out of 32 for all car brands. Learn more about Nissan Frontier Reliability Ratings.
What are the problems with a 2005 Nissan Frontier?
1 Radiator Causes Transmission Failure 2005 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $3,700 Average Mileage: 103,000 mi 2 Timing Chain & Tensioner Failure 2005 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $1,600 Average Mileage: 88,000 mi 3 Fuel Sending Unit Failure 2005 Frontier
Are there any problems with the 2012 Nissan Frontier?
The 2012 Nissan Frontier is a great off-road vehicle that can handle exposure to harsh elements. However, some of its body panels can rust much quicker than normal and require expensive replacements. Several 2012 Frontier have owners reported serious corrosion in the truck bed, rear passenger door, and bumper.
Where does the Nissan Frontier rank in reliability?
Overall it ranks 38th in reliability out of 54 eligible Nissan generations. Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank ™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average score for a Nissan generation is 9.83, while this generation comes in at 14.81.
Is there a recall on the Nissan Frontier?
The Takata airbag recall affected numerous vehicles, including the 2016 Nissan Frontier. Car Complaints reported multiple complaints filed with the NHTSA where the airbags did not deploy during a collision. One 2016 Frontier owner got into three separate accidents, but the faulty Takata airbag only deployed once.
1 Radiator Causes Transmission Failure 2005 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $3,700 Average Mileage: 103,000 mi 2 Timing Chain & Tensioner Failure 2005 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $1,600 Average Mileage: 88,000 mi 3 Fuel Sending Unit Failure 2005 Frontier
When was the worst year for Nissan Frontier?
Overall, early Nissan Frontiers have fared well on Car Complaints, averaging 7.28 complaints per year for the first seven years from 1998 through 2004. 2001 was the worst year during that period with 17 complaints in total.
The 2012 Nissan Frontier is a great off-road vehicle that can handle exposure to harsh elements. However, some of its body panels can rust much quicker than normal and require expensive replacements. Several 2012 Frontier have owners reported serious corrosion in the truck bed, rear passenger door, and bumper.
The Takata airbag recall affected numerous vehicles, including the 2016 Nissan Frontier. Car Complaints reported multiple complaints filed with the NHTSA where the airbags did not deploy during a collision. One 2016 Frontier owner got into three separate accidents, but the faulty Takata airbag only deployed once.