2024 Nissan Frontier Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2024 Nissan Frontier has a complaint index of 45, ranks 12th of 21 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It has 22 complaints and 3 recalls, with no crashes, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Frontier years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 22
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Nissan Frontier problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (27%)
- Electrical System5 (23%)
- Brakes4 (18%)
- Engine3 (14%)
- Fuel System3 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (14%)
- Structure & Body2 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (9%)
- Airbags1 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report a delayed throttle response of a few seconds when accelerating from a stop, which can be dangerous when pulling into traffic.
- One owner described the transmission downshifting on its own and getting stuck in a lower gear, sometimes launching the truck in 2nd gear.
- A reported electrical fire started in the front driver-side fog lamp housing at around 7,600 miles.
- One owner said the vehicle failed to accelerate while using adaptive cruise control at highway speed and fishtailed while attempting to pass a semi-truck.
- An owner found the front right-side sway bar loose from the factory, with steering feel worsening over time.
- A driver's side sun visor reportedly swung back and struck an owner in the face while being adjusted.
2024 Nissan Frontier recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V582000Aug 6, 2024Electrical System1,119 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD121.
- NHTSA 24V479000Jun 26, 2024Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,929 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
- NHTSA 24V154000Feb 27, 2024Airbags351 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
2024 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2024 compared with other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 45 for the 2024 Frontier, giving it a Good verdict relative to other Frontier model years. It ranks 12th of 21 years tracked, with 22 complaints and 3 recalls logged so far.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Frontier?
- Transmission and powertrain issues make up 27% of complaints, followed by electrical system problems at 23% and brakes at 18%. Engine complaints account for 14%, with a median mileage at failure of 2,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: one for headlight aim markings, one for a front right-side lower link ball joint that can corrode and separate, and one for a driver's airbag assembly manufacturing issue.
- Were there any fires or crashes reported for the 2024 Frontier?
- NHTSA data shows 1 reported fire and 0 crashes, injuries, or deaths for the 2024 Frontier.
- How does the 2024 Frontier compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 45, the 2024 Frontier ranks better than years like 2006 (index 100) and 2005 (index 90), but not as strong as years like 2025 (index 5) or 2021 (index 10).