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Light NHTSA footprint — 42 owner complaints and 2 active recall campaigns. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2014 Nissan Frontier has 42 NHTSA owner complaints and 2 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is airbags at 10 complaints, typically surfacing around 87,132 miles (~$1,100 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Frontier | 64 | 1 |
| 2012 Frontier | 78 | 3 |
| 2013 Frontier | 48 | 1 |
| 2014 Frontier (this page) | 42 | 2 |
| 2015 Frontier | 33 | 0 |
| 2016 Frontier | 43 | 1 |
| 2017 Frontier | 38 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 87,132 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 2 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.8/10 model. The priciest documented failure is powertrain (~$2,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
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Airbag light comes on when ignition turned on and remains blinking/flashing until ignition turned off. Remains on whether standing still or in motion at any speed
Traveling at approximately 55 miles per hour on a hill coasting on the down slope, the transmission disengages. When approaching the base of the hill, I stepped on the accelerator to resume speed and the transmission was not engaged causing the motor to speed up, but the vehicle…
At 32000 on the freeway hadn't shifted in miles clutch begins to smoke, transmission slips power loss, with five miles lost any gear in transmission forward or reverse and no clutch. If it wasn't night and I was in heavy traffic would not have been good. Unknown for sure either…
I heard a load pop similar to a gun shot. My sun roof had just spontaneously exploded. It buckled in the middle and the whole roof was shattered.
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If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.
The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 Nissan Frontier is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
On the NHTSA data, the 2014 Nissan Frontier does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average; 2 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the airbags first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 10 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 87,132 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.8 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 42 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is airbags. Typical failure occurs around 87,132 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 10 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 87,132 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 87,132 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 42 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.