Complaints
106
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:43,475 mi
#210 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:83,004 mi
Crash-related:7
#37 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:41,979 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 12 | — | — | 43,475 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 7 | — | 83,004 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 | — | — | 41,979 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 128,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 74,226 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | — | — | 80,022 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,475
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,004
Tires:Tread/Belt
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,979
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,000
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,226
Fuel System, Other
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,022
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1999 Nissan Frontier has 106 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 12 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (12 complaints, avg 43,475 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (10 complaints, avg 83,004 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (7 complaints, avg 41,979 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,473 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Nissan Frontier include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Nissan Frontier as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Nissan Frontier?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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