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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2015 Nissan Frontier.
Owner complaints (33)
Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Frontier (2 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #22 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Power train | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Frontier 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.