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US recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A door that opens unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion increases the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door strikers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 800-647-7261. Nissan's numbers for this recall are PD185 and PMA61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 28, 2026.
Owner complaints (11)
Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Nissan Frontier. Among 29 model years of this model, it ranks #28 for the most complaints (median 64).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 3 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Interior lighting | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Nissan Frontier.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB PU/EC N/A RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2026 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB PU/EC N/A 4WD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 Nissan Frontier version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Frontier 2WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Frontier 4WD 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X 3.8 L Automatic (S9) | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.