2016 Nissan Frontier Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Frontier years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Frontier. That ranks 18th out of 29 Frontier model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (10 complaints, 23%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 43owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Nissan Frontier problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 23% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 21% | 5,136 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 19% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 19% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 9% | 18,118 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 7% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 7% | 26,350 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 9,631 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 5% | 9,631 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 38,700 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 9,631 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Nissan Frontier recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood; electrical system:starter assembly
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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
OUR 2016 NISSAN FRONTER HAS A SLOW AIR LEAK ON THE TIRES AFTER HAVEING THEM CHECKED BY A TIRE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (TPS) WAS LEAKING AT THE CORE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CORE OR THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE TPS ON THE WHEEL. GALVONIC REACTION HAD WELDED ALL IN PLACE…
I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes go away if I first loosen the fuel cap on the gas tank to relieve built up pressure but after driving for 10 to 15 minutes or so the vehicle will begin to jerk while accelerating then it will stall…
A loud squeaking has developed during every day driving. After inspecting - the front right truck bed mounting location has cracked and failed.
While fueling at different gas stations the tank spills/belches gas all over. This is a major safety issue and needs recalled. There are endless complaints on [xxx] of similar issues occurring to other frontier owners. I took it to my local mechanic and was quoted over $800 to replace all 5…
The airbag warning light is blinking and has been for approximately 9 months. I live in Salida, CO which does not have a Nissan Dealership to take my vehicle into for servicing. I recently saw an article on Fox 31 News pertaining to the same airbag malfunction and would like to know what to do…
Other Nissan Frontier years
← 2015 Frontier · 2017 Frontier →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 Frontier | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 Frontier | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 Frontier | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Frontier | 112 | 6 |
| 2021 Frontier | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 Frontier | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 Frontier | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Frontier | 25 | 2 |
| 2017 Frontier | 38 | 1 |
| 2016 | 43 | 1 |
| 2015 Frontier | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Frontier | 42 | 2 |
| 2013 Frontier | 48 | 1 |
| 2012 Frontier | 79 | 3 |
| 2011 Frontier | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 Frontier | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Frontier | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Frontier | 136 | 5 |
| 2007 Frontier | 520 | 1 |
| 2006 Frontier | 617 | 4 |
| 2005 Frontier | 532 | 3 |
| 2004 Frontier | 66 | 1 |
| 2003 Frontier | 77 | 4 |
| 2002 Frontier | 124 | 4 |
| 2001 Frontier | 134 | 3 |
| 2000 Frontier | 189 | 3 |
| 1999 Frontier | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 Frontier | 129 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Nissan Frontier a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Frontier model years, the 2016 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.