2025 Nissan Frontier Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Frontier years
The 2025 Nissan Frontier ranks 14th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict, meaning it has fewer reported problems than most other Frontier years. NHTSA lists 8 complaints and 3 recalls, with brakes and transmission each accounting for 25% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 21 hwy
Top 2025 Nissan Frontier problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes2 (25%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (13%)
- Steering1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
What owners report
- Front brake rotors reportedly warp or crack, causing pedal pulsing and steering wheel vibration under normal driving.
- Owners report the drivetrain binding around the driveshaft and transfer case, leading to rough shifting and forward lunging when braking to a stop.
- Some describe hard downshifts, especially when slowing down after exiting a highway.
- Highway-speed vibration starting around 65-70 mph is felt through the steering wheel and reported to cause numb hands after long drives.
- The rear-view camera reportedly displays a blank image while reversing, an issue linked to recall campaign 25V324000.
2025 Nissan Frontier recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V023000Jan 20, 2026Structure & Body26,432 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V508000Aug 7, 2025Engine13,719 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM):software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. 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: Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.
- NHTSA 25V324000Jun 4, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras79,755 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software on the vehicleâs center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.
2025 Nissan Frontier fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2025 compared with other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Frontier has a complaint index of 13, ranking 14th of 16 Frontier model years and earning a "Best" verdict relative to other years.
- What problems does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have?
- NHTSA has logged 8 complaints, with brakes and transmission/powertrain issues each making up 25% of them. Owners report warped front rotors, steering wheel vibration, drivetrain binding, and hard downshifting.
- Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: door strikers that may break improperly (26V023000), a daytime running light software issue tied to idle start-stop (25V508000), and a center display that can go blank in reverse (25V324000). None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Frontier?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 25% of complaints, tied with Transmission & Powertrain, also at 25%.