The 2026 Nissan Frontier has zero owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 3 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.8l 6-cyl powertrain configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 18 to 21 MPG combined.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 campaign
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 18–21 MPG (3 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
18–21MPG
3 EPA certified variants (3.8l 6-cyl powertrain configurations)
Reported Complaints
0
0 submitted complaints
Safety Recalls
1
1 official NHTSA recall
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Frontier 2WD 3.8L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Frontier 4WD 3.8L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Frontier 4WD PRO4X 3.8L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S9) 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD 20.4%
CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD 20.4%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Nissan Frontier models.
View complete 2026 Nissan Frontier crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

Summary of 0 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
0
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

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Are there open safety recalls on the 2026 Nissan Frontier?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V023000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2026 Nissan Frontier recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.