2010 Nissan Frontier vs 2010 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Nissan Frontier | 2010 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 59 | 293 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 107 | 365 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–21 | 15–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 45,000 mi | 43,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 95 |
| Power Train | 15 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 16 |
| Structure | 3 | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 25 |
| Steering | 2 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 42 |
| Stalling | 0 | 16 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2010 Nissan Frontier
2010 Toyota Tacoma
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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.