NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 44 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Nissan Frontier, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Nissan Frontier owner complaints
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Frontier, describing incidents dated November 10, 2015 to October 25, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 44 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11773567 · Filed
Front right half shaft/ CV joint. The accident resulted in the vehicle air bags deploying. with the amount of damage vehicle has been totaled When the component failed it caused the vehicle to cross two lanes of traffic before striking a temporary barrier in a construction zone. no. vehicle was…
ODI #11753328 · Filed
OUR 2016 NISSAN FRONTER HAS A SLOW AIR LEAK ON THE TIRES AFTER HAVEING THEM CHECKED BY A TIRE DEALER IT WAS FOUND THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR (TPS) WAS LEAKING AT THE CORE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE CORE OR THE NUT THAT HOLDS THE TPS ON THE WHEEL. GALVONIC REACTION HAD WELDED ALL IN PLACE . DEALER…
ODI #11694089 · Filed
I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes go away if I first loosen the fuel cap on the gas tank to relieve built up pressure but after driving for 10 to 15 minutes or so the vehicle will begin to jerk while accelerating then it will stall and…
Starter Motor Wire Harness may Short
NHTSA #16V181000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice
Reported March 31, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,554 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified April 13, 2016 · Vehicles built February 29, 2016 – March 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
Safety consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Nissan Frontier model years
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