2020 Ford F-150 vs 2020 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 698 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 11 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 245 | 66 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 19 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–24 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 331 | 12 |
| Engine | 124 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 3 |
| Visibility | 38 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 24 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 23 | 0 |
| Structure | 22 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Shifting problems | 72 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 60 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 47 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 43 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 20 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 18 | 0 |
2020 Ford F-150
2020 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.