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ProblemsByVin Index / 2018-NISSAN-FRONTIER / COMPLAINTS
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2018 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

25 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

brakes 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
12/20/2018 ODI #11162672.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Nissan frontier. The contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were too close together. While braking, the accelerator pedal would also depress and the vehicle would lunge forward. The contact also stated that the brake pedal was loose and would travel all the way down to the floorboard when depressed hard. The contact spoke with jeff wyler fairfield Cadillac Kia Nissan (5815 dixie hwy, fairfield, oh 45014, (513) 682-2500). The dealer could not duplicate the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 500. *tt*jb

10/25/2019 10,800 mi ODI #11270992.0

I went for inspection and they told me I need from brakes and rotor and I only got ten thousand eight hundred miles

08/06/2019 9,745 mi ODI #11242124.0

I own a 2018 Nissan frontier 9745 miles. As a previous owner has explained his brake problem same as mine when you depress the brake pedal solid it almost goes to the floor also when this pedal goes low the accelerator goes down too close to each other. I have contacted 3 Nissan dealers they claim they cant duplicate the problem on a road test.. Nissan corp admin lady finally called, she knows nothing about maintenance problems...I am a 75 year old 100% disable veteran and just want a car with good reliable brakes, unfortunately Nissan trucks aren't for me....if Nissan cant solve my problem I will by buying elsewhere no accident but very close call............

electrical 3 complaints shown

5 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
09/02/2025 ODI #11684525.0

2018 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner... Battery inconsistently drains fast when off and while driving. Indicator lights for battery, brakes, ABS and traction control come on. Gauges malfunction. Tried another battery and still having same symptoms. Alternator and battery passed bench test. Fuses are good. Wiring harness appears to be in good condition. Grounds are tight and clean. Wondering if this problem is related to the recall on the ignition switch.

08/17/2025 ODI #11681142.0

15 mph door lock system does not work. Have been in garage with truck, and heard doors lock with no one near vehicle. I understand there is a class action suit about the door lock system. Seems to me this system could malfunction and possible lock you in vehicle. This is a 2018 Nissan frontier SL. The FOB function normal locking and unlocking vehicle.

04/06/2022 ODI #11459800.0

The back-up camera beeps most all the time in reverse. You do not know if it's something is there are not. It has almost caused a wreak.

suspension 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
08/31/2021 ODI #11431227.0

I have a 2018 Nissan Frontier bought it in 2019 I noticed a little vibration at first and now 2 years later it’s vibrating a lot more I took to Nissan in 2020 they said they saw nothing wrong but now I’m told that it’s my motor mounts and Nissan doesn’t want to fix cause it’s only covered by bumper to bumper and not power train warranty now I can’t drive because I’m scared for motor to break or transmission and I’ve researched and heard of people that have the same problem and can’t get any help

08/19/2020 ODI #11349409.0

2018 Nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to problem with alignment.*ld the consumer stated the dealer could not complete an alignment before repairing the vehicle with a kit. The manufacturer assisted %50 of the repair cost. The consumer was dissatisfied due to the failure being a manufacturing flaw. *js

07/14/2021 ODI #11424735.0

Squeaking sound coming from front driver side suspension. This has been happening ever since purchased in 2018 that dealer cannot find. Getting worse as it ages. Afraid tire may drive train may break while driving.

other 3 complaints shown

07/31/2019 10,000 mi ODI #11240890.0

This truck is a 2018 Nissan frontier that has ~10k miles and is driven daily. In the evenings it is kept outside. Recently, a horrible odor began coming from the ventilation system. I immediately started dismantling the passenger dash, removed the cabin air filters, and discovered a dead mother rat and 4 offspring in the compartment above the filters. If I had not been able to find the problem, the truck would have been completely unusable. How were they able to gain entry? I am guessing through some fresh air intake that is obviously open to the exterior. Nissan needs to add a very simple wire mesh cover to the offending entrance. To allow access to a fully grown rat, it is assuredly 2-3" in diameter! Thankfully, I was able to catch the problem. However, it is summer, high tem

05/30/2019 6,500 mi ODI #11210771.0

After 6 months of owning this new vehicle, when pumping gas it would cut off when beginning to pump thought it was a fluke but it happens everytime,took it to dealer they replace a bunch of parts after first fill up it was ok the second fill up this morning took 10minutes to get 10 gallons in to it I will call dealer today

02/25/2020 ODI #11311507.0

Just bought a 2018 Nissan frontier was driving home from work put windows down in the back and I'm hearing a sound coming from tires like unbalanced. Got home and look to see if there was tire weights on the rim because its like its unbalanced with a loud sound and I noticed also that a swaying a little. And I remember the this website was getting recalls on tires. So I wanted to see if mine was on the list which is p265\60\r18 109t. This is on regular city roads. Emailed my sales man that sold me the truck and told him I was having a problem like a shimmy in rear tire. So we will see maybe this weekend if they get back to me today is 2/25/2020

powertrain 2 complaints shown

12/29/2020 27,800 mi ODI #11385416.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle would not increased speed and runs on idle for about five or six second and after it would run ok, the contact mention that the failure only occurred once to three times a month. The contact stated that in another occasion while his wife was at a stop and to go, the vehicle would go slow on idle and when make a right or left turn it return to normal. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken four times to fuccillo Nissan of clearwater, 15232 us-19, clearwater, fl 33764, and was diagnosed but could not find a faulty code. The contact also stated that the vehicle was test driving but the technician was unable to duplicated the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manuf

10/22/2018 4,200 mi ODI #11141852.0

The rear wheels lock-up while driving at 25 MPH - 40 MPH. The o/d light flashes and vehicle stop accelerating and then will start back. Took it back to dealer for repairs. It worked fine for a week and did the same thing again. This nearly caused me to be rear ended. I took the vehicle back to dealership for repairs again. It has less than 4500 miles on it.

body 2 complaints shown

11/10/2024 ODI #11624460.0

Upon inspection found passenger side truck bed mount with a crack and portion missing from where the bed connects to the frame.

10/16/2024 ODI #11620265.0

Paint peeling on front left finder and where both front finders connect to the cab. N/A The dealer was informed and photos sent. Just the photos sent N/A

airbags 2 complaints shown

08/26/2025 ODI #11683111.0

The passenger dashboard airbag keeps generating error codes and the airbag light continually flashes. There have been 2 costly repair attempts by a Nissan dealership, but the problem persists. The dealership stated the passenger airbag was not functioning properly. They want to try a 3rd repair attempt which is the most expensive yet. I have been in contact with Nissan customer service and they have split the repair costs with me thus far on 2 of the repairs. At this point they are just throwing parts at the problem hoping something fixes the issue without knowing or properly diagnosing which component is actually at fault. The problem first manifested in August 2024 at around 62k miles. The light came back on within 5 days of the first attempt. Likewise the light came back on within a few

05/04/2023 ODI #11520532.0

Passenger airbag warning light on dashboard flashes continually. This indicates it may not deploy in accident. It was taken to a Nissan dealer and mechanic inspected and stated in report, "Found occupancy classification module to be installed incorrectly and non OEM". Warning light began flashing in February, 2023. No prior problems with airbags or warning lights. Airbags never deployed and never worked on. Vehicle was purchased new from a Nissan dealer. Airbag and warning light have not been repaired and it continues to flash when the truck is on. The warning light first came on spontaneously while driving and not in response to accident.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

10/13/2018 ODI #11140130.0

The throttle control, foot pedal, has dead spots that happen when leaving a stop sign, green lights, pulling out into traffic. Also climbing a hill when you step on the gas nothing happens until the transmission kicks down then you go to fast. This happens occasionally. It is better if you turn of the overdrive did it still happens. I have had it back to the dealer 3 times.dealer reprogrammed the transmission, reprogrammed the throttle body and then replaced the throttle body. When I pull out into traffic I do not know if the truck is going to move or not. Sometime there is about a second delay until it catches and then sometimes it chirps the tires. I have just over 1000 miles on this truck and do not feel safe. This is my forth Nissan frontier, I never experienced any fear in dri

engine 1 complaint shown

07/13/2025 ODI #11673177.0

I bought this truck from my boss man and had it put in the shop to replace the head gasket but they ended up changing the valve cover the intake manifold gasket and putting plugs in it due to a smoking issue and skipping but after all the repairs were done it turns out that the valves are bad in the engine and they more than likely they were bad when they installed originally. It's causing stalling issues in traffic and I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem.

Showing 300 of 25 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Nissan/Frontier#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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