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2014 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

35/100

#14 most-complained of 21 Frontier years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Nissan Frontier has 42 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 35 out of 100 — #14 highest of 21 Frontier model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is airbags (11 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
42
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16 city / 22 hwy

Top 2014 Nissan Frontier problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags11 (26%)
  2. Electrical System7 (17%)
  3. Other7 (17%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain6 (14%)
  5. Fuel System5 (12%)
  6. Engine3 (7%)
  7. Structure & Body3 (7%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers3 (7%)
  9. Brakes2 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (2%)
2014 Nissan Frontier complaints: complaints filed per month4Sep 2014May 2015Jan 2017Jun 2018Dec 2019Sep 2020Jun 2024
50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2017 (4).

2014 Nissan Frontier recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V418000Jul 10, 2014Seat Belts1,319 vehicles

    Seat belts:rear/other

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with an out of specification anchor nut installed on the weld nut plate where the rear seat belt anchor is attached. The seat belt anchor bolt may not be attached as designed.

    Risk: If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

  2. NHTSA 14V052000Feb 12, 2014Electrical System13,535 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

    Risk: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2014 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Frontier years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Caution7078317
2013Good4048118.5
2014Good3542218.5
2015Best2033018.5
2016Caution5543118.5

All Nissan Frontier years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Nissan Frontier ranks #14 of 21 among Frontier model years (Complaint Index 35/100, verdict: Good). It has 42 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Nissan Frontier?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (11 complaints), electrical system (7 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 35,500 miles.
Does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2014 Nissan Frontier, most recently reported 2014, covering seat belts and electrical system.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Nissan Frontier?
EPA rates the 2014 Nissan Frontier at 18.5 MPG combined (16 city / 22 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.