2024 Nissan Frontier recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Nissan Frontier and 22 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are power train (6), service brakes (4), electrical system (3). EPA-rated fuel economy is 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine.
The 2024 ranks #3 of 14 Frontier model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (42). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
Recalls 3
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2024 Nissan Frontier. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Exterior lighting · headlights
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the right-side headlight as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD121.
Suspension · front · control arm · lower ball joint
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Frontier vehicles. The front right-side lower link may have been manufactured with an oversized ball joint, which can result in corrosion and ball joint separation from the front right-side lower link.
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front right-side lower link, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PD109.
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Titan, Frontier, Infiniti QX60, Pathfinder, 2023-2024 Sentra, Versa, Kicks, Infiniti QX50, and 2023 Rogue vehicles. Due to a manufacturing issue, the driver's air bag inflator may absorb moisture, and cause the air bag to deploy improperly.
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver's air bag assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD103, PD104, and PMA34.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
Truck has 13,000 miles Truck didnt start. Had to have some jump start. Took it to dealership. They Said battery passed but recharged it. 2 months later Truck died in the middle of a busy intersection. Could of got rear ended. I have my [XXX] child with me at all times. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.
Back window shattered. Nothing hit it.
Safety ratings
2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD
2024 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for common configurations of the 2024 Nissan Frontier.
Frontier 2WD
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
Regular
Frontier 4WD
Auto (S9) · 6 cyl · 3.8 L
Regular
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2024 Nissan Frontier, most recently for exterior lighting · headlights (08/06/2024). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Frontier?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are power train (6), service brakes (4), electrical system (3).
Is the 2024 Nissan Frontier safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2024 Nissan Frontier.
Is the 2024 a good year for the Nissan Frontier?
The 2024 ranks #3 of 14 Frontier model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (42). It has 3 recalls vs. an average of 2.0 per model year.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA ratings for the 2024 Nissan Frontier range from 20 to 21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: FRONTIER KING CAB, FRONTIER CREW CAB, Frontier.