2018 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (4), Service Brakes (4).
Key takeaways
- 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 16% |
| Suspension | 3 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 8% |
| Engine | 1 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD | Not rated | 3/5 | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2025-09-02
2018 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner... Battery inconsistently drains fast when off and while driving. Indicator lights for battery, brakes, ABS and traction control come on. Gauges malfunction. Tried another battery and still having same symptoms. Alternator and battery passed bench test. Fuses are good. Wiring harness ...
Air Bags - filed 2025-08-26
The passenger dashboard airbag keeps generating error codes and the airbag light continually flashes. There have been 2 costly repair attempts by a Nissan dealership, but the problem persists. The dealership stated the passenger airbag was not functioning properly. They want to try a 3rd repair attempt which is the mos...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-08-17
15 mph door lock system does not work. Have been in garage with truck, and heard doors lock with no one near vehicle. I understand there is a class action suit about the door lock system. Seems to me this system could malfunction and possible lock you in vehicle. This is a 2018 Nissan frontier SL. The FOB function nor...
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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.