2016 Nissan Frontier: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
42
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
3
Injuries
100.0
Severity index
Severity index 100.0 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 140 2016 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2016 Nissan Frontier ranks 33 of 140 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 76% of its model-year peers. See the full 2016 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 23.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 19.0% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 19.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 19.0% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 9.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 7.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 7.1% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 4.8% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 10 of 42 complaints (23.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V181000 | 31/03/2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 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 |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.