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2016 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Nissan Frontier, most often about the air bags (23% of complaints, typically around 52,000 miles). It is 16th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2016 Nissan Frontier problems
Air bags
10 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 52,000 miles.
Air bag light comes on when driving on a dirt road. Fuel related, but not sure, engine light is on it might be evaporative emission system vent circuit shorted. Left wheel passenger side rotor cover keeps twisting and rubs against the wheel and makes noise.
I have a 2016 Nissan Frontier with only 68,000 miles on it. The airbag light on the dash started flashing. I took it to any mohr Nissan and they diagnosed that the sensor inside the passenger seat that tells the system if someone is sitting there has failed and that it is an $1800 repair, because the only way to fix…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles.
Very serious safety hazard when using "Nissan connect" hands-free system with all cell phones. "Nissan connect" does not differentiate the difference when calling a person with multiple phone numbers. Instead of asking "would you like to call ____ on cell or at home"?, it asks you which phone number is correct? This…
Air bag light comes on when driving on a dirt road. Fuel related, but not sure, engine light is on it might be evaporative emission system vent circuit shorted. Left wheel passenger side rotor cover keeps twisting and rubs against the wheel and makes noise.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles.
Hesitation from idle to take off-never know when it is going to act up,for example turning in front of another vehicle-- will I make it this time without an accident?
While fueling at different gas stations the tank spills/belches gas all over. This is a major safety issue and needs recalled. There are endless complaints on www.clubfrontier.org of similar issues occurring to other Frontier owners. I took it to my local mechanic and was quoted over $800 to replace all 5 components…
Engine
8 complaints · 19%When the throttle pedal is pressed the engine does not react immediately. Very difficult to pull out into traffic. Very dangerous pulling out into traffic. You never know how long it is going to take for the engine to respond to the throttle position sensor (tps) and accelerate. I have been to the selling dealer 2…
Transmission and brain repair by dealership under warranty 20017, and overheating problem due to radiator in 2020 after expire of warranty, $1000 out of pocket repairs.
Body and structure
4 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. While attempting to purchase a cab for the vehicle, the cab would not fit due to the incorrect size of the truck bed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the vehicle modification would have to be done at an independent shop. When the vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the spot welds between the outer body panel and the inner bed on the passsenger side of the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to lia Nissan of colonie (2233 central ave, schenectady, ny 12304, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that there was an…
Transmission
3 complaints · 7%Transmission and brain repair by dealership under warranty 20017, and overheating problem due to radiator in 2020 after expire of warranty, $1000 out of pocket repairs.
Brakes
3 complaints · 7%The brake pedal is very spongy pedal will touch the floor. Even when the truck is empty you wonder if you are going to stop. Dealer says this is normal.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Nissan Frontier recalls
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (10 complaints, typically around 52,000 miles); other or unspecified (9 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 31, 2016 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 16th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 43 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.