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Nissan Frontier by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 13 model years of the Nissan Frontier (2015–2027). The 2027 model is rated 18–21 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 16 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Nissan Frontier years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Frontier | 3 | 18–21 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2026 Frontier | 3 | 18–21 mpg | 1 | 11 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Frontier | 3 | 18–21 mpg | 3 | 9 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Frontier | 3 | 19–21 mpg | 3 | 22 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Frontier | 6 | 18–21 mpg | 1 | 66 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Frontier | 2 | 19–20 mpg | 6 | 112 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Frontier | 2 | 19–20 mpg | 2 | 20 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Frontier | 2 | 19–20 mpg | 2 | 23 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Frontier | 8 | 17–21 mpg | 1 | 28 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Frontier | 8 | 17–21 mpg | 2 | 25 | — |
| 2017 Frontier | 8 | 17–21 mpg | 1 | 38 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Frontier | 6 | 17–21 mpg | 1 | 44 | — |
| 2015 Frontier | 6 | 17–21 mpg | 0 | 33 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Nissan Frontier recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Nissan Frontier year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V023000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Doors: Latch, reported Jan 20, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 25V508000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Engine control module (ecu/ecm): Software, reported Aug 7, 2025; model years 2025
- 25V324000 — Back over prevention: Software, reported Jun 4, 2025; model years 2025
- 24V582000 — Exterior lighting: Headlights, reported Aug 6, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V479000 — Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint, reported Jun 26, 2024; model years 2024
- 24V154000 — Air bags: Frontal: Driver side: Inflator module, reported Feb 27, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V273000 — Tires: Bead, reported Apr 17, 2023; model years 2023
- 22V772000 — Back over prevention: Display function, reported Oct 13, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V671000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Sep 7, 2022; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V527000 — Equipment: Electrical: Infotainment: Software, reported Jul 21, 2022; model years 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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