1998 Nissan Frontier vs 2000 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Nissan Frontier | 2000 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 189 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 87 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 110,162 mi | 88,125 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 23 | 30 |
| Suspension | 19 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 14 |
| Power Train | 9 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 16 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
1998 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.