FaultScore report
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA between 2015 and 2025. The largest single group is the airbags. Across this model's run it ranks 22 of 27 worst.
FaultScore 41/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Nissan Frontier.
How this is worked out48
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
27,500 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
53%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 3,760 miles
Median failure at 20,000 miles
Median failure at 20,000 miles
Median failure at 20,285 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 60,000 mi
Median failure at 3,500 miles
Median failure at 43,000 miles
Median failure at 43,000 miles
Median failure at 40,000 miles
Median failure at 21,054 miles
Median failure at 20 miles
Median failure at 29,000 miles
Median failure at 36,400 miles
Median failure at 150 miles
Median failure at 50,000 miles
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
AIR BAGS
My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash.
NHTSA complaint #11678021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.
NHTSA complaint #11425637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CAR WAS PARKED ENGINE RUN FLAMES STARTED TO COME UP BY THE BATTERY SIDE .FOUND OUT THAT THE 2012 -2014 FRONTIERS HAD A RECALL FOR WIRE HARNESS CATCHING FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11057159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
AIR BAGS
2015 Nissan Frontier, air bag light came on, replaced clock spring, and no fault found, no change to air bag warning, blinking light still on.
NHTSA complaint #11686676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash.
NHTSA complaint #11678021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: 1UTC211BR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same tire size and brand. On another occasion, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the passenger’s side rear tire. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same size tire and brand. The contact stated that three months later the tires were rotated. The contact stated that approximately three months later, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11675579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
Dangerous lurching and sometimes with not engage. Other Nissan models have the same problem. The diagnostic code is U0101 bad communication between TCM and Vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11631268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.
NHTSA complaint #11615007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.
NHTSA complaint #11615007 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Air bag light began blinking. I brought it to a nissan dealer for service and that have replaced and charged me for multiple parts in excess of $2,000.00. They stated my car was ready and repaired. Upon picking up my car the light was still blinking. They stated it's additional parts and cost to finish repair but if I wanted the car for the weekend I can have it and return when the parts come in. They were going to give my car back to me with a defective air bag system which I feel is extremely unsafe. They also damaged my front bumper which they had to repair. I don't feel they changed out some parts they charged me for. The car has been with them for repair since 08/22/2024. Nissan is not standing behind their product or safety.
NHTSA complaint #11614332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV from Elite auto dealership in Wichita, Ks on Dec 30-2021. After driving a car over one month, My car gets check engine light indicator turned on. I called the Elite auto dealership salesman to ask for getting my car fixed. However, my car salesman refused to fix it up. Therefore I would like you to help me to make Elite auto dealership take their responsibility to fix my car or refund my money back. Sincerely.
NHTSA complaint #11450873 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and slammed into the windshield and the roof of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and secure the hood via bungie cords. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
NHTSA complaint #11443808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.
NHTSA complaint #11425637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE
NHTSA complaint #11399232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE
NHTSA complaint #11399232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
I HAVE A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WITH ONLY 21,514 MILES AND THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK. NO FRONT END DAMAGE AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE BY SELLER (PERFORMANCE NISSAN) IN POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED BUT THEY DO HAVE A 20 YEAR/200,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT THEY WON'T COVER THE RADIATOR.
NHTSA complaint #11328145 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11289052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11289052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11289052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
NHTSA complaint #11234979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
NHTSA complaint #11234979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
NHTSA complaint #11234979 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING.
NHTSA complaint #11206485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHEELS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING.
NHTSA complaint #11206485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING.
NHTSA complaint #11206485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
DASHBOARD AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING RANDOMLY IN NOVEMBER 2018. WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS PRESENT. I SCHEDULED SERVICE WITH DEALER PER MANUAL AND TECHNICIAN CLEARED CODE. AIRBAG SENSOR WENT OFF YESTERDAY 2/16/19 SAME ISSUE WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS SEATED AGAIN. DEALER STATED ISSUE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A $1000 FIX???? I MY HUMBLE OPINION THIS IS A CATASTROPHE SAFETY CONCERN AND ASKING CONSUMER TO FIX IS ABSURD AND SHAMEFUL.
NHTSA complaint #11180619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME DIM, AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED THE HEADLAMP CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AND THE WIRING WAS OVERHEATED. THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED BY A NISSAN DEALER AND IT MELTED AGAIN 3 WEEKS LATER. NISSAN HAS HAD ENGINEERS AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALISTS LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND NO SOLUTION. IT IS OBVIOUS THEY HAVE USED TO SMALL OF A WIRE ON THE GROUND AND NOT SUPPORTED IT CORRECTLY IN THE CONNECTOR AS THE MELTING ALWAYS BEGINS WITH THE GROUND WIRE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON OVER 500 TRUCKS.
NHTSA complaint #11144961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
EVAP TUBE, EVAP CANISTER VALVE, AND EVAP CANISTER MALFUNCTION. CAN NOT PUMP INTO CAR WITHOUT IT SPILLING BACK OUT OF VEHICLE. NISSAN NEEDS TO COVER THIS CAR UNDER THEIR EVAP EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY ENHANCEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #11090172 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.