2016 Nissan Frontier 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Nissan Frontier 2WD; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — front underhood. Owners filed 43 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2016 ranks #16 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints43

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — Front underhoodCampaign 16V181000 · 31 Mar 2016

Problem: 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.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other9 · 22%

Air bags9 · 22%

Engine8 · 20%

Fuel/propulsion system7 · 18%

Structure4 · 10%

Service brakes3 · 8%

Power train2 · 5%

Steering2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20163

20175

20186

20196

20207

20211

20221

20234

20245

20251

20261

From owner complaints

My 2016 Nissan Frontier is leaking axle grease from the driver side rear tire. The grease/oil got all over the brake pads, rotor, and emergency brake. This seems to be a very common issue that was supposed to have been resolved several models prior.
Power train · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Fuel/propulsion system · Dec 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

When i stop and put the gas again the transmission do not engage, after after skipping the engage it engage suddenly.
Unknown or other · Feb 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The issue with my nissan frontier is that the passenger airbag light illuminates randomly while driving (indicating that there is not someone sitting in the seat and the airbag would not go off) while there have been full-grown adults sitting properly in the seat. . I was sent to a dealer, where i was charged for them…
Air bags · Nov 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2016 Nissan lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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