2025 Nissan Frontier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 3 (D41) — 2022–present.

20242026
Complaints
9
per 10K Sold
1.3
US Sales
67,027
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2025 Nissan Frontier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Brakes

#21 complaints

Backup Camera

#31 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Nissan Frontier.

Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Frontier. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Nissan Frontier

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~119,906 vehicles.

26V023000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~26,432 affected

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."

25V508000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software · Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
~13,719 affected

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."

25V324000Back Over Prevention:software
~79,755 affected

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."

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2025 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Nissan Frontier has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Brakes (2 complaints); Backup Camera (1 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 119,906 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 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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