2026 NISSAN FRONTIER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
The 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER, potentially affecting up to 26,432 vehicles.
Recall 26V023000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| 26,432 vehicles affected
Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Consequence: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Purchased new 12.12.25, drove 3 miles and heard clunk in transmission, went into limp mode at mile 23. Flatbed back to dealer, they replaced Solenoid valve and said was good to drive. Drove away and still have loud clunk in transmission on downshifting. 1.5.26 Dealer still has vehicle, no resolution
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after the vehicle had gone through a carwash, the contact noticed that the fuel door was open. The contact stated that the failure recurred upon taking the vehicle to the carwash a second time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to apply magnets to the fuel door to keep the door closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed safety concerns because the issue could cause the vehicle to experience a safety failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact had missed and had attempted to return the case manager's phone call, but the case manager was unreachable. The failure mileage was approximately 275.
The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that after the vehicle had gone through a carwash, the contact noticed that the fuel door was open. The contact stated that the failure recurred upon taking the vehicle to the carwash a second time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised to apply magnets to the fuel door to keep the door closed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact expressed safety concerns because the issue could cause the vehicle to experience a safety failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact had missed and had attempted to return the case manager's phone call, but the case manager was unreachable. The failure mileage was approximately 275.
Safety Rating for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN FRONTIER
- 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
- 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER (current)
Other NISSAN Models
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- NISSAN ROGUE — 9,608 total complaints
- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints