Total Complaints
48 filings
NISSAN FRONTIER · model year
48 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015NISSANFRONTIER carries 48 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and 3/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 FRONTIER is air bags with 10 filings, followed by structure:body (5) and power train (5). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 1 investigation file overlapping the 2015 FRONTIER. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page, a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
48 filings
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
2015 Nissan Frontier, air bag light came on, replaced clock spring, and no fault found, no change to air bag warning, blinking light still on.
My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: 1UTC211BR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passengerâs side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same tire size and brand. On another occasion, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the passengerâs side rear tire. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same size tire and brand. The contact stated that three months later the tires were rotated. The contact stated that approximately three months later, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passengerâs tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.
Dangerous lurching and sometimes with not engage. Other Nissan models have the same problem. The diagnostic code is U0101 bad communication between TCM and Vehicle.
Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.
Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.
Air bag light began blinking. I brought it to a nissan dealer for service and that have replaced and charged me for multiple parts in excess of $2,000.00. They stated my car was ready and repaired. Upon picking up my car the light was still blinking. They stated it's additional parts and cost to finish repair but if I wanted the car for the weekend I can have it and return when the parts come in. They were going to give my car back to me with a defective air bag system which I feel is extremely unsafe. They also damaged my front bumper which they had to repair. I don't feel they changed out some parts they charged me for. The car has been with them for repair since 08/22/2024. Nissan is not standing behind their product or safety.
I bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV from Elite auto dealership in Wichita, Ks on Dec 30-2021. After driving a car over one month, My car gets check engine light indicator turned on. I called the Elite auto dealership salesman to ask for getting my car fixed. However, my car salesman refused to fix it up. Therefore I would like you to help me to make Elite auto dealership take their responsibility to fix my car or refund my money back. Sincerely.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and slammed into the windshield and the roof of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and secure the hood via bungie cords. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Mileage: 29,000
Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.
DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE
Mileage: 36,400
DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE
Mileage: 36,400
I HAVE A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WITH ONLY 21,514 MILES AND THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK. NO FRONT END DAMAGE AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE BY SELLER (PERFORMANCE NISSAN) IN POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED BUT THEY DO HAVE A 20 YEAR/200,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT THEY WON'T COVER THE RADIATOR. *TR
Mileage: 21,054
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
Mileage: 55,000
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
Mileage: 55,000
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.
Mileage: 55,000
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
Mileage: 60,000
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
Mileage: 60,000
PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION
Mileage: 60,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING. *JB
Mileage: 26,000
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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