Nissan Frontier Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Frontier across 22 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (34% of reports).
- 242fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 83 of 242 complaints (34%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 37 of 242 complaints (15%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 22 of 242 complaints (9%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 20 of 242 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Nissan Frontier at $850, and half of them between $590 and $1,150.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 195 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 242 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Nissan Frontier fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 3 | 14% | — |
| 2022 Frontier | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Frontier | 3 | 15% | — |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% | 30,750 |
| 2017 Frontier | 10 | 26% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Frontier | 8 | 19% | 26,500 |
| 2015 Frontier | 1 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Frontier | 5 | 12% | 57,101 |
| 2013 Frontier | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% | 95,069 |
| 2010 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 56,000 |
| 2009 Frontier | 1 | 3% | 60,097 |
| 2008 Frontier | 13 | 10% | 58,938 |
| 2007 Frontier | 75 | 14% | 71,000 |
| 2006 Frontier | 61 | 10% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Frontier | 25 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 2004 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 69,500 |
| 2003 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 122,500 |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% | 115,000 |
| 2001 Frontier | 6 | 4% | 93,452 |
| 2000 Frontier | 8 | 4% | 115,000 |
| 1999 Frontier | 1 | 1% | 213,530 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Frontier. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Whenever I fill ip the tank I get a fuel smell inside the vehicle. I do not overfill the tank and always stop filling when the fuel pump stops the first time. I have not been able to identify a leak and have not seen fuel leaking under the vehicle. The smell is strong for about the first 1/4 tank…
I purchased this truck new. On many occasions while trying to accelerate from a stopped position there is a few second delay before the car will move. This in my opinion is a serious condition because when you think you can move into traffic the car won't move. This could cause a serious accident…
I drive on the highway and my truck stalls out and just shuts off. When Iâm driving at slow speeds, it just keeps stalling I lose power and it takes a few tries for it to start again then I have to peel out so it stays started and hope I donât have to slow down.
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…
I [xxx] purchased the vehicle from daytona, nissan on [xxx] on the morning of [xxx], the airbag light came on. And was flashing. I took videos of all the different occurrences.i went back to the dealership and talked to the salesman that sold it to us.his name was simon.and he brought us in, and we…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Frontiers have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 242 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Frontier. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Frontier fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Frontier?
Owners report a typical cost of $850 (half paid between $590 and $1,150), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Frontier?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 83 of 242 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (37).
Other Nissan Frontier problems
- Power Train problems (992)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (505)
- Engine problems (350)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (325)
- Electrical System problems (313)
- Air Bags problems (299)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (126)
- Structure problems (123)
See all Nissan Frontier problems.