Nissan Frontier 2024 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2024 and 22 complaints filed by owners. It has 43% fewer complaints than the average Nissan Frontier from 2016–2025 (39 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Nissan Frontier 2024? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2024
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 24V582000 · 2024-08-06
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence
Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD121.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Suspension
NHTSA campaign 24V479000 · 2024-06-26
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
Consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Air bags
NHTSA campaign 24V154000 · 2024-02-27
What happens
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
22 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
1 with a fire
Most reported problems on the Nissan Frontier 2024
- Powertrain and transmission: 6 (27% of complaints)
- Brakes: 4 (18% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 3 (14% of complaints)
- Visibility (glass and mirrors): 3 (14% of complaints)
- Fuel and propulsion: 3 (14% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Nissan Frontier 2024
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- On the test drive, check for smooth shifts with no jerks, slipping or noises; check the transmission fluid condition.
- Brake hard somewhere safe: the car shouldn't pull to one side and the pedal shouldn't sink; check rotors and pads.
- Test lights, windows, locks, the screen and dashboard warning lights; have trouble codes scanned.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| 2024 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Nissan Frontier recalls by year
- 2016 : 1 recall · 43 complaints
- 2017 : 1 recall · 38 complaints
- 2018 : 2 recalls · 25 complaints
- 2019 : 1 recall · 28 complaints
- 2020 : 2 recalls · 23 complaints
- 2021 : 2 recalls · 20 complaints
- 2022 : 6 recalls · 112 complaints
- 2023 : 1 recall · 66 complaints
- 2024 : 3 recalls · 22 complaints
- 2025 : 3 recalls · 9 complaints
Guides for this check
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Nissan Frontier 2024 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Nissan Frontier 2024. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Nissan Frontier 2024?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: powertrain and transmission (6 of 22 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 15, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).