NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Nissan Frontier
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck that has competed in one of America's most contested segments for decades. Aimed at buyers who want a capable, no-frills workhorse without stepping up to a full-size rig, the Frontier targets value-conscious truck shoppers, small business owners, and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize utility over luxury.
The 2024 Nissan Frontier earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 3 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
Reviewers generally regard the Frontier as a straightforward, unpretentious midsize truck that delivers honest capability without the complexity of more premium competitors. They tend to appreciate its no-nonsense character and improved refinement in newer generations, while noting that it trails some rivals in interior technology and on-road sophistication. Most consider it a solid, if unspectacular, choice in the segment.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19567
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS24V582000
Risk: Improperly aimed headlights can result in insufficient illumination of the road, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-08-06
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT24V479000
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-06-26
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE24V154000
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly may not protect the driver as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-02-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
17 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.