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2020 Nissan Frontier: recalls and problems

No recalls and 23 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

0recalls
23complaints
3crashes reported
0fires reported
1injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Nissan Frontier. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Power Train12 · 52%
  • Engine5 · 22%
  • Service Brakes3 · 13%
  • Electrical System3 · 13%
  • Back Over Prevention2 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other2 · 9%
  • Steering1 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control1 · 4%
  • Exterior Lighting1 · 4%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)1 · 4%

What owners report

Steering,Power Train,Engine

Crank bolt snapped causing me to loose power steering, a part failed that shouldn't have .i have the bolt looks like in was cracked when they put it together, it was only on by about three threads, my mechanic and the one from nissan said they'd never seen one come apart before,lucky i wasn't on the highway or in traffic

Service Brakes

Nissan frontier won’t engage into park parking prowl issue i’ve looked it up on google but my vin doesn't say there is a recall for my truck. can we get a full recall for the 2020’s ?

Power Train

The 9 speed automatic transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure (codes po893 and po876), forcing the vehicle into limp mode. the vehicle loses propulsion unexpectedly in traffic, and the transmission risk complete mechanical lockup while driving. the vehicle is unsafe to operate on public roads, creating a severe crash hazard.06

Engine,Back Over Prevention

Unknowni want to report my repossessed car and hold santander consumer usa responsible because they sold my car without my consent and not only that, report the fraud of the sale of the same car that i bought and that neither the dmv nissan of orange nor santander consumer usa informed me of the debt that i still had on that car and santander was charging me with a contract where they add the cost of the car with int

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

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering FRONTIER KING CAB, FRONTIER CREW CAB. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.