2016 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 recall and 44 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2017 Nissan Frontier
Pictured: a 2017 model; the 2016 may differ in details. Photo: 2017 Nissan Frontier by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 27 Frontier model years — 16th most.

1recalls
44complaints
4crashes
1fires
3injuries
35,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Mar 31, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V181000 · 1,554 vehicles

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

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 customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Air Bags10
Unknown or other10
Engine8
Fuel System8
Structure4
Power Train3
Service Brakes3
Steering3
Electrical System2
Wheels2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2015: 1 complaints20152016: 5 complaints20162017: 5 complaints20172018: 6 complaints20182019: 6 complaints20192020: 7 complaints202072021: 1 complaints20212022: 1 complaints20222023: 4 complaints20232024: 5 complaints20242025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2016 vs. other Nissan Frontier years

2000: 189 complaints20002001: 134 complaints2002: 124 complaints2003: 77 complaints20032004: 66 complaints2005: 532 complaints2006: 617 complaints20066172007: 520 complaints2008: 136 complaints2009: 37 complaints20092010: 59 complaints2011: 64 complaints2012: 80 complaints20122013: 48 complaints2014: 42 complaints2015: 33 complaints20152016: 44 complaints2017: 38 complaints2018: 25 complaints20182019: 28 complaints2020: 23 complaints2021: 21 complaints20212022: 112 complaints2023: 68 complaints2024: 23 complaints20242025: 11 complaints2026: 11 complaints202611

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2016 Nissan Frontier, the latest from Mar 31, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (10), unknown or other (10), engine (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.