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2025 Nissan Frontier problems

The 2025 Nissan Frontier has 3 active recall campaigns on file and only 7 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

The 2025 Nissan Frontier has 7 NHTSA owner complaints and 3 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

Nissan Frontier owner complaints by model year
Model yearOwner complaintsRecalls
2022 Frontier 110 6
2023 Frontier 0 1
2024 Frontier 0 3
2025 Frontier (this page) 7 3
2026 Frontier 0 1
2025 Nissan Frontier
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Limited NHTSA data — only 7 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 3 active recalls on file.

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Should you avoid this 2025 Frontier?
Not enough data for a verdict

Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.

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.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2025 Frontier · brakes
After owningthe vehicle for five months and around 7500 miles, I begin to notice my brake pedal pulsing when I press hard and as time went on, I started feeling vibration in the vehicle and the front wheel. It felt as if the front brake rotors warped. this should not happen. The…
04/30/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11657973.0
2025 Frontier · steering
Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds starting at 65-70 mph and above. The vibration can be felt thought the steering wheel, after long periods of driving it leads to numb hands. The continuous vibration will cause premature damage to other systems of the vehicle (drive-train and…
04/08/2025 · NHTSA ODI #11653400.0
2025 Frontier · brakes
At around 9000 miles, the dealership had to replace the front rotors and brakes due to rotors cracking and warping. Now at 22,000 miles I’m having the same issue and I only do normal driving. There is obviously something wrong with the breaking system in the front of this…
03/25/2026 · NHTSA ODI #11726968.0
2025 Frontier · powertrain
Transmission down shifts hard sometimes. Notice more when coming off highway and making exits slowing down.
01/18/2026 · NHTSA ODI #11711724.0
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Active recalls showing 3 of 3

severe NHTSA 26V023000 January 21, 2026

Nissan North America, Inc

A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
severe NHTSA 25V508000 August 7, 2025

Nissan North America, Inc

Daytime running lights that dim unexpectedly may cause confusion to other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the engine control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2025. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's number for this recall is R25C3.
severe NHTSA 25V324000 June 4, 2025

Nissan North America, Inc

A rearview image that does not display can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software on the vehicle’s center information display, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. The manufacturer numbers for this recall are PD152 and PMA48.

Common questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 7 owner complaints have been filed for the 2025 Nissan Frontier, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2025 Nissan Frontier?

Only 7 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 3 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2025 Nissan Frontier without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What should I check before buying a used 2025 Nissan Frontier?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2025 Nissan Frontier to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier a good used car to buy?

Hard to say from federal data alone — only 7 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.

What's the most common problem on the 2025 Nissan Frontier?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

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 2025 Nissan Frontier?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 7 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Nissan/Frontier. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Nissan. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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