2016 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
55/100
#10 most-complained of 21 Frontier years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 43 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 55 out of 100 — #10 highest of 21 Frontier model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (10 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 43
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 22 hwy
Top 2016 Nissan Frontier problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags10 (23%)
- Other9 (21%)
- Engine8 (19%)
- Fuel System8 (19%)
- Structure & Body4 (9%)
- Brakes3 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (7%)
- Electrical System2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
2016 Nissan Frontier recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 16V181000Mar 31, 2016Electrical System1,554 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2016 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.
2016 compared with other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Nissan Frontier ranks #10 of 21 among Frontier model years (Complaint Index 55/100, verdict: Caution). It has 43 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (10 complaints), engine (8 complaints), and fuel system (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,500 miles.
- Does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan Frontier, most recently reported 2016, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
- EPA rates the 2016 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.