This page covers 4 recalls, 15 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Nissan Frontier.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Standard 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.
The 2024 Frontier's complaint picture is thin at 15 total reports, but a few patterns stand out. The most-reported area involves the fuel and propulsion system, where multiple owners describe the truck randomly shutting off while driving and then failing to restart, in at least one case this was happening across a fleet of Frontiers, with warning lights illuminating before the engine stalled. A related thread in the engine complaints points to hesitation or a noticeable delay when accelerating from a stop, where the truck briefly doesn't respond before finally moving. One report describes significant rear brake system damage, rotors, sensors, and axle components, discovered after warning lights came on and a banging noise developed from the rear. A separate isolated report flags headlight output as insufficient, particularly when turning.
15
Total Complaints
By System
The 2024 Nissan Frontier has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front right suspension ball joint that can separate from the lower control arm, causing sudden loss of steering control.
Recalls 1 and 2 describe the same underlying defect: the right-front lower control arm ball joint can work loose, corrode over time, and ultimately separate, leaving the driver without steering response and significantly raising the risk of a crash. On the safety equipment side, the driver's airbag inflator can absorb moisture and deploy improperly in a crash, meaning the bag may not cushion the driver as intended when it matters most. There is also a visibility concern: some vehicles left the factory with missing or unreadable aim markings on the right-side headlight assembly, which can result in headlights pointed too high or too low and reduce how much road the driver can see at night or in low-light conditions.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-side headlight assembly may be missing or have illegible aim markings, causing the headlight to aim improperly and fail safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight assembly as needed at no cost to you.
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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
The right-front lower control arm may be improperly manufactured, allowing the ball joint to loosen. Over time, corrosion can cause the ball joint to separate from the control arm.
What the fix does
Nissan will replace the right-front lower control arm at an authorized dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front right lower link ball joint may be oversized, allowing corrosion to develop and cause the ball joint to separate from the link.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture during manufacturing, causing the air bag to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
