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2015 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Frontier years

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

The 2015 Nissan Frontier has 33 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Frontier model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (10 complaints, 30% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16.5 city / 22 hwy

Top 2015 Nissan Frontier problems

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

  1. Airbags10 (30%)
  2. Structure & Body6 (18%)
  3. Engine5 (15%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain5 (15%)
  5. Other4 (12%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (12%)
  7. Electrical System3 (9%)
  8. Brakes2 (6%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (6%)
  10. Fuel System1 (3%)
2015 Nissan Frontier complaints: complaints filed per month4Feb 2015Jun 2015Jun 2016Apr 2018Jul 2019Jul 2021Dec 2024
44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Sep 2025; peak Apr 2016 (4).

2015 Nissan Frontier recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2015 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 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.

2015 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
2013Good4048118.5
2014Good3542218.5
2015Best2033018.5
2016Caution5543118.5
2017Caution5038118.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Nissan Frontier a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Nissan Frontier ranks #17 of 21 among Frontier model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 33 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Frontier?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (10 complaints), structure & body (6 complaints), and engine (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 29,000 miles.
Does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2015 Nissan Frontier in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Nissan Frontier?
EPA rates the 2015 Nissan Frontier at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 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.