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ProblemsByVin File / 2014-NISSAN-FRONTIER
2014 · nissan

nissan Frontier problems

2 safety recalls. 42 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
7.8 / 10

Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.

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Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints

airbags
10 reports · avg $1,100
severe
electrical
6 reports · avg $850
severe
powertrain
6 reports · avg $2,500
moderate
cruise control
3 reports · avg $600
moderate
visibility
3 reports · avg $350
moderate

What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2014 Frontier · airbags
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
12/28/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11291714.0
2014 Frontier · powertrain
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…
11/23/2014 · NHTSA ODI #10660373.0
2014 Frontier · other
WHEN FUELING TRUCK, GASOLINE COMES UP FUEL TANK BOTTLENECK. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS TRUCK DIFFERENT YEARS SAME PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS GAS EXPLODES OUT OF THE TANK GETS ALL OVER TRUCK , MYSELF , GROUND. HAPPENS ON EVERY FILL UP. AIR CANNOT VENT WHEN FILLING TANK CAUSES GAS…
11/22/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11047954.0
2014 Frontier · other
VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BACK-UP/REAR PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEM. IT CONSISTS OF FOUR SENSORS MOUNTED ON THE FACE OF THE REAR BUMPER, AND A VARIABLE WARNING "BEEPER" IN THE CABIN. ONE OF THE FOUR SENSORS ON MY TRUCK SUSTAINED DAMAGE ON IT'S FACE, WHICH THE NISSAN DEALER(LOKEY…
11/15/2015 · NHTSA ODI #10790483.0

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Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 14V052000 12/02/2014

Nissan North America, Inc

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
severe NHTSA 14V418000 10/07/2014

Nissan North America, Inc

If the seat belt anchor bolt is not attached as designed, that increases the risk of injury in the event of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

Common questions

Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?

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.

What's the most common problem on the 2014 Nissan Frontier?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 10 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Nissan Frontier has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2014 Nissan Frontier?

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 aren't always better value.

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