2018 Nissan Frontier vs 2020 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Frontier | 2020 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 73 | 66 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–21 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2 |
2018 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.