67 of the 316 complaints about the Nissan Frontier (21.2%) concern Transmission / powertrain, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.8× the Transmission / powertrain share across all tracked vehicles.
67Complaints · Transmission / powertrain
21.2%Share of complaints
1.81×vs. all vehicles
18Last 12 months
10.4%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
18 Transmission / powertrain complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 5 in the 12 months before — up 260%.
7 of these reports (10.4%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 22V671000 (2022-09-07, model years 2020, 2021 and 2022).
The contact owned a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V671000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
Transmission / powertrain · 2024-10-07 · ODI 11618524 · Crash
I was on a gravel road that was nearly level to very slightly up hill. Upon passing some branches that were hanging partially over the road, I decided to trim them so they would not cause me trouble on my way back.
Transmission / powertrain · 2023-05-26 · ODI 11524046 · Crash
While driving my 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X at highway speeds, the vehicle intermittently loses the ability to accelerate. The engine remains running, but pressing the accelerator produces no increase in vehicle speed or engine RPM.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-26 · ODI 11767114
My 2025 Nissan Frontier SV with 4,300 miles is experiencing an ongoing drivetrain issue related to the driveshaft and transfer case.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-22 · ODI 11766263
Started rolling in park, then would not start towed to dealer , no word and no help!!!!
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-15 · ODI 11764290
Muffler developed hole in the top of it prematurely and melted the main wiring harness due to a known design flaw. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting repair.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-09-11 · ODI 11763691
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 22V671000 · 2022-09-07 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 22V457000 · 2022-06-24 · Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
