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2026 Nissan Frontier recalls & problems

The 2026 Nissan Frontier has 1 safety recall and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (3 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints11filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2026 Nissan Frontier in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Latches/locks/linkagesJan 20, 2026

Doors › Latch

Recall 26V02300026,432 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB PU/EC N/A 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB PU/EC N/A RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk20.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2026 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2026 Nissan Frontier NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Frontier 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD PRO4X

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power train3000—
StructureBody2000—
Unknown or other2000—
Fuel system, gasoline1000—
Interior lighting1000—
TiresTread/belt1000—
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control1000—
Electrical system1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.