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2016 Nissan Frontier Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 43 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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75/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2016 Nissan Frontier

The 2016 Nissan Frontier shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
43
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
3
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Nissan Frontier (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan…
NHTSA #16V181000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Nissan Frontier

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
10
Unknown Or Other
7
Engine
6
Fuel/propulsion System
5
Structure
3
Power Train
3
Steering
2
Electrical System
2
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Nissan Frontier — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 59 complaints 2011 64 complaints 2012 80 complaints 2013 48 complaints 2014 42 complaints 2015 33 complaints 2016 43 complaints 2017 38 complaints 2018 25 complaints 2019 28 complaints 2020 23 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Nissan Frontier

Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 recall campaign and 43 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Nissan Frontier are: Air Bags, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Nissan Frontier safe to buy?
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Frontier should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Nissan Frontier.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.