2016 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (10), Unknown Or Other (9), Fuel/Propulsion System (8).
Key takeaways
- 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 23% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 21% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | 19% |
| Engine | 8 | 19% |
| Structure | 4 | 9% |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-28
OUR 2016 NISSAN FRONTER HAS A SLOW AIR LEAK ON THE TIRES AFTER HAVEING THEM CHECKED BY A TIRE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (TPS) WAS LEAKING AT THE CORE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CORE OR THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE TPS ON THE WHEEL. GALVONIC REACTION HAD WELDED ALL IN PLACE . DEALER CUT THE VALVE OFF A...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-10-17
I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes go away if I first loosen the fuel cap on the gas tank to relieve built up pressure but after driving for 10 to 15 minutes or so the vehicle will begin to jerk while accelerating then it will stall and cut off. I have to ...
Structure - filed 2024-11-11
A loud squeaking has developed during every day driving. After inspecting - the front right truck bed mounting location has cracked and failed.
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More for the 2016 Nissan Frontier
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.