NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Nissan Frontier
The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall and 42 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Nissan dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2016 Nissan Frontier, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
NHTSA #16V181000Reported March 31, 2016 · Nissan North America, Inc.
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.
Free 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.