Worst 2020 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 2 | — | 27,557 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 19,392 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 9,624 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | 9,624 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 2,990 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 59,834 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Nissan Frontier
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~377,406 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
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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