Model year 2018 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
2018 Nissan Frontier: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Frontier at 17–21 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
17–21
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Nissan Frontier recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Frontier, newest first.
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 19V654000Reported Sep 12, 2019
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc.
Units affected
1,228,830 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk
If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Nissan Frontier fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Nissan Frontier crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2018 Nissan Frontier NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD
Not rated
3 stars
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD
Not rated
3 stars
Not rated
3 stars
21.2%
No
2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
4 stars
19.8%
No
2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
3 stars
21.2%
No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Nissan Frontier owner complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Frontier, most recently on Sep 2, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2018 Nissan Frontier complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
4
Unknown or other
4
Service brakes
3
Suspension
3
Air bags
2
Fuel/propulsion system
2
Power train
2
Structure: Body
2
Vehicle speed control
2
Back over prevention
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
