Worst 2016 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
AIR BAGS
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 2 | — | 49,380 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 1 | 50,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 29,005 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 22,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | 1 | 18,118 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 26,350 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 9,631 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 9,631 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 38,700 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 1 | — | 9,631 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Nissan Frontier
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,108 vehicles.
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.
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.
Other Nissan Frontier Years
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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