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US recalls (2)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk and remedy
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Electrical system: ignition
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2019-09-13 · campaign 2019-459
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.
Safety Risk:
Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.
Electrical
2018-08-22 · campaign 2018-440
On certain vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition system, a spring in the ignition switch could wear and break. This may allow the ignition key to inadvertently move from the ON position to the accessory (ACC) position while driving, causing the engine to shut off and the airbag system to lose power. The resulting loss of motive power, and change in steering and brake forces could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Additionally, in the event of a crash, this may also cause the airbags not to function. Correction: Dealers will inspect the lot number of the ignition switch, and replace it with a new one if it is affected. Note: Until the correction is performed, owners are advised to remove all objects from the ignition key ring, such as additional keys, key chains, etc.
Owner complaints (25)
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Frontier. Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #24 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC AWD | – | 3★ | – | 4★ |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | – | 3★ | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 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 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 2WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 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 |
| Frontier 4WD FFV 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
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