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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: wiring, front underhood
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2016-04-07 · campaign 2016-150 · 126 vehicles
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, the starter motor wiring harness may have been installed in an incorrect position. This could cause the wiring harness to come in contact with the starter heat shield resulting in an electrical short, which would increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction : Dealers will inspect and reposition the wiring harness as necessary.
Owner complaints (44)
Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Frontier (4 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2016 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 17 | 22 | 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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