2014 Nissan Frontier vs 2016 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 | 2014 Nissan Frontier | 2016 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 42 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 133 | 119 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 35,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8 |
| Power Train | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 0 | 8 |
| Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2014 Nissan Frontier
2016 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.