2020 NISSAN FRONTIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
The 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (9 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Back Over Prevention Warnings (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER, potentially affecting up to 377,406 vehicles.
Recall 22V457000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 180,176 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669....
View full details →Recall 22V671000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 197,230 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Consequence: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Warnings | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the debt that I still had on that car and Santander was charging me with a contract where they add the cost of the car with interest after I had paid a down payment and financed the car at a cost of 30,659.14 and then they charged me another 17,390.78 in interest which the dealership hid from me and they also knew about the debt that was still owed on the car by Santander Consumer USA and they did not inform me what they call fraud by selling a car with a lien holder I ask for a refund of all my money $ 15,538.10 amount to the principal balance + 18,022.23 interest payments + 8,000 downpayment that makes the total of $41,560.33 which I have lost all my money invested in that car and they took my vehicle and are advertising it on this page for sale
UNKNOWNI want to report my repossessed car and hold Santander Consumer USA responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that I bought and that neither the DMV Nissan of Orange nor Santander Consumer USA informed me of the debt that I still had on that car and Santander was charging me with a contract where they add the cost of the car with interest after I had paid a down payment and financed the car at a cost of 30,659.14 and then they charged me another 17,390.78 in interest which the dealership hid from me and they also knew about the debt that was still owed on the car by Santander Consumer USA and they did not inform me what they call fraud by selling a car with a lien holder I ask for a refund of all my money $ 15,538.10 amount to the principal balance + 18,022.23 interest payments + 8,000 downpayment that makes the total of $41,560.33 which I have lost all my money invested in that car and they took my vehicle and are advertising it on this page for sale
Hello, I was an owner of a new 2020 Nissan Frontier pro4x. My vehicle had 33,000 miles, garaged in the winter and never used for towing. All minor maintenance were performed at a certified Nissan dealer. On [XXX] I was driving my truck on [XXX] in Youngstown when suddenly I heard a terrifying loud grinding noise coming under the truck causing also the truck to shake violently. I'm blessed that I didn't not lose control of the vehicle and most importantly it did not happen on the freeway. This happen as I was ready to merge into [XXX]. I arranged the truck to be towed to Sims Nissan dealer in Youngstown. I was told that my driveshaft came apart somehow causing other major damages to other critical parts of the truck. I end up also calling my Insurance. I discussed with them the incident, and the insurance started a comprehensive claim. On May 29th Robert Griffith the Adjuster call me to inform me that the truck will be totaled. I've already reached out with a letter to Nissan Headquarters, I explained what happened but most importantly wanted to Nissan to be aware of my incident. Didn't get any help or support but I was given a claim number, [XXX]. I've also contacted BBB of my incident. I feel really strong that this incident should have never happened and I will do my best to get an answer. Thank you so much for your time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The truck will not start due to it thinking it’s not in park when it is in park and has slipped out of park but I had my e brake on
The truck is jerky during low speed take offs. It also died off during acceleration and then surged all of a sudden recently. It is now in the repair shop being diagnosed for an electric transmission control warning light. It would not start.
Safety Rating for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB21-002A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TCM COMMUNICATION ERROR CAUSING A NO START CONDITION SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer states the engine will not crank and will not start (may be intermittent) and DTC U0101 (Lost Comm TCM) is stored in the ECU (ENGINE), and/or stored in the SCU (SHIFT) as PAST or CURRENT, OR The...
NTB21-002A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TCM COMMUNICATION ERROR CAUSING A NO START CONDITION SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer states the engine will not crank and will not start (may be intermittent) and DTC U0101 (Lost Comm TCM) is stored in the ECU (ENGINE), and/or stored in the SCU (SHIFT) as PAST or CURRENT, OR The...
NTB22-026 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE:FUEL LEVEL FLOAT/SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR FUEL GAUGE INACCURATE WITH DTCS STORED IN ECM SERVICE INFORMATION If a fuel level sensor has been diagnosed as sending an incorrect level signal, and one or more of the following DTCs are stored in the ECM, do not replace the entire âFuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel...
NTB16-103D — SEATS
MANUAL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB21-080 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL ON WITH DTC P0223, P0507 AND/OR P2135 STORED IN THE ECM IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON and one or more of the following DTCs is stored in the ECM: ï· P0223 - TP SEN 1/CIRC-B1 ï· P0507 - ISC SYSTEM ï· P2135 - TP SENSOR-B1 AND There...
NTB21-073 — POWER TRAIN
HESITATION AND/OR SHIFT SHOCK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports hesitation and/or shift shock during acceleration, OR Shift shock during deceleration, AND There are no TCM related DTCs stored. ACTION 1. Confirm the current TCM part number. 2. Reprogram the TCM, if applicable.
NTB21-073 — EQUIPMENT
HESITATION AND/OR SHIFT SHOCK IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports hesitation and/or shift shock during acceleration, OR Shift shock during deceleration, AND There are no TCM related DTCs stored. ACTION 1. Confirm the current TCM part number. 2. Reprogram the TCM, if applicable.
NTB21-002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2020 FRONTIER; TCM COMMUNICATION ERROR CAUSING A NO START CONDITION IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states the engine will not crank and will not start. (The incident may be intermittent.) And There is a U0101 DTC (Lost Comm TCM) in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and/or Shifter Control Unit (SCU)....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN FRONTIER
- 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER — 48 complaints
- 2016 NISSAN FRONTIER — 55 complaints
- 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER — 44 complaints
- 2018 NISSAN FRONTIER — 29 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER — 37 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER (current)
- 2021 NISSAN FRONTIER — 25 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN FRONTIER — 179 complaints
- 2023 NISSAN FRONTIER — 101 complaints
- 2024 NISSAN FRONTIER — 23 complaints
- 2025 NISSAN FRONTIER — 7 complaints
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