Audi Q5 vs Nissan Frontier
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi Q5 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,886 | 4,494 |
| Model years covered | 2009–2026 | 1998–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 115 | 219 |
| Fires reported | 19 | 64 |
| Injuries reported | 62 | 128 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 10 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.4% | 9.4% |
Audi Q5 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
357
18.9%
Airbags
255
13.5%
Electrical System
216
11.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
158
8.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
156
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
147
7.8%
Steering
96
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
88
4.7%
Nissan Frontier by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
998
22.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
828
18.4%
Engine & Cooling
675
15.0%
Electrical System
310
6.9%
Airbags
300
6.7%
Brakes
225
5.0%
Other & Unspecified
176
3.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
126
2.8%