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2018 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Frontier, most often about the electrical (20% of complaints). It is 22nd of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2018 Nissan Frontier problems
Electrical
5 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: ignition.
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that upon inserting the key in the ignition switch to start the vehicle, the ignition switch was significantly loose, preventing the vehicle from starting. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch plastic body needed to be replaced. The…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 16%This truck is a 2018 Nissan Frontier that has ~10k miles and is driven daily. In the evenings it is kept outside. Recently, a horrible odor began coming from the ventilation system. I immediately started dismantling the passenger dash, removed the cabin air filters, and discovered a dead mother rat and 4 offspring in…
Speed control
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
Vehicle was stopped, foot on brake, exiting a public parking lot, when suddenly engine accelerated rapidly and wheels were screeching. The passenger of vehicle had to place transmission in neutral, then park to stop vehicle from moving forward. This action did not stop engine from revving at extreme high…
Brakes
3 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
I own a 2018 Nissan Frontier 9745 miles. As a previous owner has explained his brake problem same as mine when you depress the brake pedal solid it almost goes to the floor also when this pedal goes low the accelerator goes down too close to each other. I have contacted 3 Nissan dealers they claim they cant duplicate…
Suspension
3 complaints · 12%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Nissan Frontier recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2018 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (5 complaints); other or unspecified (4 complaints); speed control (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Frontier have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 12, 2019 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 22nd of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 25 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.