Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Nissan Frontier has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V654000 No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V551000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Nissan Frontier is rated 'average' for reliability, occasionally affected by electrical and brake issues. Recalls relate to ignition and camera systems, while complaints mainly concern electrical systems, brakes, and suspension.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| brakes | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| ignition system | 50,000–75,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| back-up camera | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacements
- Inspect and replace belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Starter motor issues
- Brake pedal vibrations
- Unresponsive suspension
- Ignition switch failures
- Backup camera malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Nissan Frontier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.