2014 Nissan Frontier: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is air bags (26% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Air Bag light is constantly on. So the diagnosis was air bag sensor is not working. so the air bags will not deploy in an accident”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2026
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. The air bag light warning light illuminated and remained constantly illuminated since the day of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired because it was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2025
“Non functioning passenger side airbag requiring replacement of passenger side seat and airbag. Diagnosis made at Authorized Nissan dealer, Eugene Oregon”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2021
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“The hood latch failed when we were driving 65 mph on a highway, causing the hood to open, block our view and smash our windshield. The hood was bent, the roof was dented and the inside rearview mirror and overhead light came off.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Oct 2020
“From a stand still, when accelerating to enter into traffic. Depressing the accelerator, the truck only moves into traffic but then the truck fails to accelerate. There is a flat spot. No acceleration at times. I have to "pedal" the accelerator to try to get the truck to move. Meanwhile I am stuck with traffic rapidly approaching because I cannot get out of the way. This problem happens intermittently and always at the worst time like when trying to enter onto a highway. I have had near collisions twice due to this problem. Nissan dealer has found nothing. They cannot reproduce the problem when I take it to them.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2020
“Instrument cluster giving vehicle parasitic draw between tsb and combination meter! Instrument cluster stays on when keys out of vehicle and dash indicators flicker due to faulty combination meter. A recall should be recognized and the proper procedures should be taking care of for the manufacture recall.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2020
“Airbag light comes on when ignition turned on and remains blinking/flashing until ignition turned off. Remains on whether standing still or in motion at any speed”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2019
“Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2014 nissan frontier. The contact stated that there was a burning odor in the vehicle and that the rear tail lights were not working. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom determined that the main wire harness was defective. The tail lights were replaced, but the failure still occurred because the harness was not replaced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA as the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2019
“I heard a load pop similar to a gun shot. My sun roof had just spontaneously exploded. It buckled in the middle and the whole roof was shattered.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Oct 2019
“My sun roof spontaneously exploded. Heard a lid pop looked up and the entire window was shattered. I was on the highway.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Oct 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Frontier Crew Cab vehicles manufactured June 11, 2014 to June 26, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with an out of specification anchor nut installed on the weld nut plate where the rear seat belt anchor is attached. The seat belt anchor bolt may not be attached as designed.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt anchor attachment and repair it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2014 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2014 Nissan Frontier reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2014 Nissan Frontier. The most complained-about area is air bags (26% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2014 Nissan Frontier problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 50,000 miles or less.
Does the 2014 Nissan Frontier have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:rear/other. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.