This page covers 3 recalls, 42 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Nissan Frontier.
17–18 mpg combined
13.1–13.8 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2014 Nissan Frontier, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag system. Owners most frequently report the airbag warning light staying on continuously, often accompanied by a diagnosis pointing to a failed airbag sensor that leaves the system unable to deploy. Some owners also describe the horn failing at the same time the warning light comes on, which suggests the clock spring or steering column circuitry may be involved. A smaller number of owners report airbag-related issues beyond the warning light, including a passenger-side airbag requiring full seat replacement. Electrical system complaints are the second most common category, though they are reported in smaller numbers without a single dominant symptom. The powertrain draws a handful of complaints as well. The airbag warning light pattern, sensor fault, light on, system disabled, is by far the most consistent thread across 2014 Frontier owner reports.
42
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Nissan Frontier has 3 recalls, the most serious being a wiring harness that can contact a metal bolt near the A-pillar, wear through its insulation, and cause an electrical short that can start a fire.
The remaining two recalls both concern rear seatbelt anchor points and describe the same underlying problem: incorrect or out-of-specification anchor nuts were installed at the rear seatbelt attachment points on Crew Cab models, meaning the belt anchor bolt may not be secured as intended. In a crash, the anchor can pull free, leaving rear occupants without effective restraint and raising the risk of serious injury. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue across all affected vehicles, which is why two separate filings address what is essentially the same defect in the rear seating area.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear seat belt anchor bolt may not be properly secured because an incorrectly sized anchor nut was installed during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if needed at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some crew-cab vehicles may have incorrect anchor nuts on rear seat belt attachment points. This could cause seat belts to separate in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt weld nuts and repair them as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A circuit breaker may be installed backwards, causing the main wire harness to face outward and potentially contact a metal bolt on the A-pillar.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation and repair it free of charge if installed incorrectly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
