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2018 Nissan Frontier: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 25 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

2recalls
25complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
0injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System5 · 20%
  • Unknown Or Other4 · 16%
  • Suspension3 · 12%
  • Service Brakes3 · 12%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 12%
  • Air Bags2 · 8%
  • Structure2 · 8%
  • Power Train2 · 8%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System2 · 8%
  • Engine1 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System

2018 nissan frontier desert runner... battery inconsistently drains fast when off and while driving. indicator lights for battery, brakes, abs and traction control come on. gauges malfunction. tried another battery and still having same symptoms. alternator and battery passed bench test. fuses are good. wiring harness appears to be in good condition. grounds are tight and clean. wondering if this problem is related

Air Bags

The passenger dashboard airbag keeps generating error codes and the airbag light continually flashes. there have been 2 costly repair attempts by a nissan dealership, but the problem persists. the dealership stated the passenger airbag was not functioning properly. they want to try a 3rd repair attempt which is the most expensive yet. i have been in contact with nissan customer service and they have split the repair

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other

15 mph door lock system does not work. have been in garage with truck, and heard doors lock with no one near vehicle. i understand there is a class action suit about the door lock system. seems to me this system could malfunction and possible lock you in vehicle. this is a 2018 nissan frontier sl. the fob function normal locking and unlocking vehicle.

Engine

I bought this truck from my boss man and had it put in the shop to replace the head gasket but they ended up changing the valve cover the intake manifold gasket and putting plugs in it due to a smoking issue and skipping but after all the repairs were done it turns out that the valves are bad in the engine and they more than likely they were bad when they installed originally. it's causing stalling issues in traffic

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Frontier. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.