Nissan
Frontier
Nissan Frontier: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard pickup
Model years (US)2000–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Nissan Frontier (North America)2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | D41 |
| Production | July 2021 – present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Platform | Nissan F-Alpha platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.8 L VQ38DD V6 |
| Transmissions | Jatco JR913E (9G-Tronic) 9-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm (short bed and King Cab) 3,551 mm (long bed) |
| Length | 5,339 mm (short bed and King Cab) 5,692 mm (long bed) |
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,839 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Canton, Mississippi (Nissan USA) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2027 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2020–2027 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 9-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2005–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2017–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2016–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Part-time four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2015 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +13 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2027 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2020–2027 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 9-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2019 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Part-time four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2016–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Part-time four-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2019 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2010–2015 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2005–2009 | 4.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| +7 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard pickup, Small pickup |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Part-time four-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 167 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 151 | 2000, 2012, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 144 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 144 | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 140 | 2000, 2002, 2022 |
| Engine and cooling | 120 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 120 | 2000, 2002, 2022 |
| Body and structure | 72 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Speed control and cruise | 70 | 2000, 2002, 2022 |
| Suspension | 66 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Tyres | 53 | 2000, 2002, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004, 2011–2019, 2022: 1149 complaints, 98 with a crash and 29 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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