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2016 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2016 Nissan Frontier, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
43
owner complaints to NHTSA
3 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–21
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2016 Nissan Frontier

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  1. Electrical system: front underhood and starter assembly (electrical system)

    NHTSA 16V181000 Reported 1,554 vehicles potentially affected Nissan North America, Inc.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2016 Nissan Frontier have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 32,684 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Our 2016 nissan fronter has a slow air leak on the tires after haveing them checked by a tire dealer it was found the tire pressure sensor (tps) was leaking at the core dealer was unable to remove the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 28, 2026 · Unknown or other

“I am experiencing a fuel pump issue that stalls the engine while driving. The issue will sometimes go away if I first loosen the fuel cap on the gas tank to relieve built up pressure but after driving”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2016 Nissan Frontier (Frontier 2WD, Frontier 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–21 mpg
City / Highway15–19 / 21–23
FuelRegular
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd; Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Nissan Frontier model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nissan Frontier model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Nissan Frontier2129
1999 Nissan Frontier278
2000 Nissan Frontier3189
2001 Nissan Frontier3134
2002 Nissan Frontier4124
2003 Nissan Frontier477
2004 Nissan Frontier166
2005 Nissan Frontier3532
2006 Nissan Frontier4617
2007 Nissan Frontier1520
2008 Nissan Frontier5136
2009 Nissan Frontier337
2010 Nissan Frontier459
2011 Nissan Frontier164
2012 Nissan Frontier378
2013 Nissan Frontier148
2014 Nissan Frontier242
2015 Nissan Frontier033
2016 Nissan Frontier143
2017 Nissan Frontier138
2018 Nissan Frontier225
2019 Nissan Frontier128
2020 Nissan Frontier223
2021 Nissan Frontier219
2022 Nissan Frontier6112
2023 Nissan Frontier166
2024 Nissan Frontier322
2025 Nissan Frontier38
2026 Nissan Frontier110

Checking a specific 2016 Nissan Frontier

How do I know if my 2016 Nissan Frontier has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Nissan Frontier; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nissan dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V181000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nissan models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.