2015 Nissan Frontier reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Nissan Frontier holds 33 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 5 per year. Frontier years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (10 of 33), then Powertrain (5) and Structure (5). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
The 2014 Frontier has 42 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2016 has 43 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Nissan Frontier. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (33 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"2015 Nissan Frontier, air bag light came on, replaced clock spring, and no fault found, no change to air bag warning, blinking light still on."
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"My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash."
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"The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: 1UTC211BR. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became…"
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"Dangerous lurching and sometimes with not engage. Other Nissan models have the same problem. The diagnostic code is U0101 bad communication between TCM and Vehicle."
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"Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 stars |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4 stars |
| 2015 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Frontier two-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
| Frontier two-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
| Frontier two-wheel drive | 2.5L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3100 |
| Frontier two-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3400 |
| Frontier four-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Four-wheel drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
| Frontier four-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA campaign 16V181000. 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. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Nissan Frontier reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2015 Nissan Frontier holds 33 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 5 per year. Frontier years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Nissan Frontier?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (10 of 33), then Powertrain (5) and Structure (5). Those filings include 2 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2015 Nissan Frontier more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 Frontier has 42 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2016 has 43 complaints, 6 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.
Has the 2015 Nissan Frontier been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Nissan Frontier.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Nissan Frontier?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Nissan Frontier is 18.7 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Nissan Frontier take?
D40 (through 2021): 5W-30 for the 4.0L V6. D41 (2022+): 0W-20 for the 3.8L V6 (about 5.3 qt with filter).
Does NHTSA campaign 23V273000 cover the Nissan Frontier?
It covers certain 2023 Frontier and Titan vehicles: tires may have a tear in the inner bead that can cause rapid pressure loss; dealers replace affected tires.
What generation is the 2020 Nissan Frontier?
D40 generation (2012-2021 in the years this site tracks). The D41 redesign starts in 2022.