NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Frontier[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1].
Most reported problems
Here are the groups owners reported most, in the stories we read.
- Wheels. 2 complaints[4]. Owners describe a shake that shows up at highway speed and keeps going even after the tires were balanced.
- Steering. 2 complaints[5]. The same shake reaches the steering wheel, and one owner says it leaves their hands numb on long drives.
- Brakes. 2 complaints[6]. Owners describe a pulsing pedal and a shudder when stopping, and one says the front rotors had to be replaced already.
- Power train. 2 complaints[7]. Owners describe hard downshifts when slowing down, and one reports rough shifting and a lurch when braking to a stop.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Frontier is necessarily included.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (26V023), January 2026. About 26,432 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[8]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) › Software (25V508), August 2025. About 13,719 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[9]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V324), June 2025. About 79,755 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 4WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[11] | 17 / 21 / 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[12] | 16 / 20 / 18 | $3,700 |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2025 Nissan Frontier with 3.8L 6-cylinder[13] | 310 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2025 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 | 2 |
| 1999 | 78 | 2 |
| 2000 | 189 | 3 |
| 2001 | 134 | 3 |
| 2002 | 124 | 4 |
| 2003 | 77 | 4 |
| 2004 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 | 532 | 3 |
| 2006 | 617 | 4 |
| 2007 | 520 | 1 |
| 2008 | 136 | 5 |
| 2009 | 37 | 3 |
| 2010 | 59 | 4 |
| 2011 | 64 | 1 |
| 2012 | 80 | 3 |
| 2013 | 48 | 1 |
| 2014 | 42 | 2 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 | 43 | 1 |
| 2017 | 38 | 1 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2 |
| 2019 | 28 | 1 |
| 2020 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | 20 | 2 |
| 2022 | 112 | 6 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2024 | 22 | 3 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 |
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
NHTSA's counts for the Frontier show 9 complaints and 3 recalls for 2025[2]. Among the 30 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 28 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2006 (617)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2025 Frontier?
The complaint count for this truck is small[1]. The reports we read cluster around a highway shake and the front brakes[4][6]. No complaint mentions a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a list of things to check on a test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common 2025 Nissan Frontier problems?
- Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Wheels, steering, brakes and power train each have 2[4][5][6][7].
- Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
- Yes. The pack lists 3 recalls for this model year[2]. See the Recalls section on this page for the details.
- How reliable is the 2025 Nissan Frontier?
- The complaint count is 9[1] and none mention a crash, a fire or an injury[1]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so see the by-year section for context.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Nissan Frontier?
- See the Fuel economy section on this page for the official figures.
- Is 2025 the best year for the Nissan Frontier?
- See the by-year comparison section on this page, which lines up complaints and recalls for each year.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Nissan Frontier (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Nissan Frontier model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Frontier 2WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V023, filed January 20, 2026: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V508, filed August 7, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu / Ecm) › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V324, filed June 4, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Frontier 4WD, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Frontier 4WD PRO4X, 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S9), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 20 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2025 Nissan Frontier with 3.8L 6-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FRONTIER CREW CAB: length 224 in, width 73 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 140 in, curb weight 4,806 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FRONTIER CREW CAB S/BOX: length 210 in, width 73 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 126 in, curb weight 4,720 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, FRONTIER KING CAB: length 210 in, width 73 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 126 in, curb weight 4,550 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov