1998 Nissan Frontier vs 1999 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Nissan Frontier | 1999 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 78 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 76 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 110,162 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 23 | 19 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 17 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 3 |
| Suspension | 19 | 4 |
| Power Train | 9 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 5 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
1998 Nissan Frontier
1999 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.