2015 Nissan Frontier Owner Complaints

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.

NHTSA ID

11686676

Incident

Aug 20, 2025

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.

NHTSA ID

11678021

Incident

Aug 1, 2025

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 aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same tire size and brand. On another occasion, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the passenger’s side rear tire. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic and the tire was replaced with the same size tire and brand. The contact stated that three months later the tires were rotated. The contact stated that approximately three months later, the contact became aware of a knot on the sidewall of the front passenger’s tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ID

11675579

Incident

Nov 15, 2024

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.

NHTSA ID

11631268

Incident

Sep 17, 2024

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 wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.

NHTSA ID

11615007

Incident

Sep 17, 2024

Air bag light began blinking. I brought it to a nissan dealer for service and that have replaced and charged me for multiple parts in excess of $2,000.00. They stated my car was ready and repaired. Upon picking up my car the light was still blinking. They stated it's additional parts and cost to finish repair but if I wanted the car for the weekend I can have it and return when the parts come in. They were going to give my car back to me with a defective air bag system which I feel is extremely unsafe. They also damaged my front bumper which they had to repair. I don't feel they changed out some parts they charged me for. The car has been with them for repair since 08/22/2024. Nissan is not standing behind their product or safety.

NHTSA ID

11614332

Incident

Aug 21, 2024

I bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV from Elite auto dealership in Wichita, Ks on Dec 30-2021. After driving a car over one month, My car gets check engine light indicator turned on. I called the Elite auto dealership salesman to ask for getting my car fixed. However, my car salesman refused to fix it up. Therefore I would like you to help me to make Elite auto dealership take their responsibility to fix my car or refund my money back. Sincerely.

NHTSA ID

11450873

Incident

Feb 3, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened and slammed into the windshield and the roof of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and secure the hood via bungie cords. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and was awaiting repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

NHTSA ID

11443808

Incident

Nov 8, 2021

Mileage

29,000 mi

Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.

NHTSA ID

11425637

Incident

Jul 12, 2021

DROVE FOR AN HOUR, PARKED FOR 20 MINS STARTED PROCEEDING SOUTH DRIVE ABOUT 500FT TO MAKE RIGHT TURN WHEN VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REVING UP SWIRVING OUT IF CONTROL ON THE NORTHBOUND LANE ALMOST HITTING CARS AND A TREE. FINALLY I GOT IT TO STOP BY BREAKING AND PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE STREET IN THE SOUTHBOUND LANE. I THOUGHT I WAS ABOUT TO CRASH KILL SOME ONW AND DIE. THIS WAS AN UNNERVING TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE

NHTSA ID

11399232

Incident

Mar 4, 2021

Mileage

36,400 mi

I HAVE A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WITH ONLY 21,514 MILES AND THE RADIATOR HAS A LEAK. NO FRONT END DAMAGE AND ALL MAINTENANCE WAS DONE BY SELLER (PERFORMANCE NISSAN) IN POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA. NO EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED BUT THEY DO HAVE A 20 YEAR/200,000 POWER TRAIN WARRANTY BUT THEY WON'T COVER THE RADIATOR. *TR

NHTSA ID

11328145

Incident

Jun 8, 2020

Mileage

21,054 mi

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN FLASHING ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL SINCE SPRING OF 2019. BROUGHT TO A COUPLE DIFFERENT PLACES AND THEY CAN'T CLEAR THE CODE. SAYS NO AIR BAG DETECTED. I HAVEN'T FIXED IT YET...CUZ I AIN'T GOT THE MONEY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHT CAME ON. THERE IS NO VARYING OF LIGHT...STAYS ON CONTINUALLY.

NHTSA ID

11289052

Incident

May 18, 2019

Mileage

55,000 mi

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY MANAGED TO BIND BETWEEN AXLE AND BRAKE ROTOR CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. RIGHT REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING VERY NEARLY CAUSING A CRASH. PHOTO IS FROM INVESTIGATION

NHTSA ID

11234979

Incident

Jul 25, 2019

Mileage

60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT FAILURE WITH THE REAR TIRES RUBBER BURNING OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A STOP, AT A LIGHT, UP AND DOWN A HILL WHICH HAD CAUSED THE CONTACT TO SHIFT GEARS INTO NEUTRAL. THE CALLER HAD TO PUT THE GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND THEN PARK BUT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHAT WAS CAUSING THE REAR TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. NO DEALER HAD BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED SO THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO DETERMINE THE TECHNICAL GUIDELINES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. *BF CONSUMER STATED BACK WHEELS STARTED SPINNING,TRUCK WAS PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TIRES STOPPED SPINNING. *JB

NHTSA ID

11206485

Incident

Feb 1, 2016

Mileage

26,000 mi

DASHBOARD AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING RANDOMLY IN NOVEMBER 2018. WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS PRESENT. I SCHEDULED SERVICE WITH DEALER PER MANUAL AND TECHNICIAN CLEARED CODE. AIRBAG SENSOR WENT OFF YESTERDAY 2/16/19 SAME ISSUE WHEN FRONT PASSENGER WAS SEATED AGAIN. DEALER STATED ISSUE NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS A $1000 FIX???? I MY HUMBLE OPINION THIS IS A CATASTROPHE SAFETY CONCERN AND ASKING CONSUMER TO FIX IS ABSURD AND SHAMEFUL.

NHTSA ID

11180619

Incident

Nov 16, 2018

Mileage

49,000 mi

WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE THE HEADLIGHTS BECOME DIM, AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED THE HEADLAMP CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AND THE WIRING WAS OVERHEATED. THE HARNESS WAS REPLACED BY A NISSAN DEALER AND IT MELTED AGAIN 3 WEEKS LATER. NISSAN HAS HAD ENGINEERS AND MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALISTS LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND NO SOLUTION. IT IS OBVIOUS THEY HAVE USED TO SMALL OF A WIRE ON THE GROUND AND NOT SUPPORTED IT CORRECTLY IN THE CONNECTOR AS THE MELTING ALWAYS BEGINS WITH THE GROUND WIRE. THIS HAS OCCURRED ON OVER 500 TRUCKS.

NHTSA ID

11144961

Incident

Apr 4, 2018

Mileage

60,000 mi

EVAP TUBE, EVAP CANISTER VALVE, AND EVAP CANISTER MALFUNCTION. CAN NOT PUMP INTO CAR WITHOUT IT SPILLING BACK OUT OF VEHICLE. NISSAN NEEDS TO COVER THIS CAR UNDER THEIR EVAP EMISSION WARRANTY POLICY ENHANCEMENT.

NHTSA ID

11090172

Incident

Apr 13, 2018

Mileage

50,000 mi

PASSENGER SENSOR LIGHT COMES WHILE DRIVING THEN RESETS WHEN ENGINE RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENS A COUPLE TIMES THEN AIRBAG LIGHT IN CONSOLE STARTS FLASHING PERMANENTLY. THE PERSON SITTING IN THE SEAT IS EASILY 250 LBS SO IT MUST BE A SENSOR IR EVEN ISSUE. HAD A DEALER CHECK IT ONCE AND NO ERROR CODE SHOWS UP

NHTSA ID

11080065

Incident

Feb 15, 2018

Mileage

40,000 mi

WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT DID NOT GO OFF UNLESS SHE BOUNCES IN THE SET A COUPLE TIMES. STATING THAT THERE WAS IN AN INFANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.

NHTSA ID

11075379

Incident

Jan 15, 2018

Mileage

73,000 mi

CAR WAS PARKED ENGINE RUN FLAMES STARTED TO COME UP BY THE BATTERY SIDE .FOUND OUT THAT THE 2012 -2014 FRONTIERS HAD A RECALL FOR WIRE HARNESS CATCHING FIRE.

NHTSA ID

11057159

Incident

Dec 23, 2017

Mileage

66,500 mi

BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL PLACEMENTS AND OPERATION ARE DANGEROUS. THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSES TOO FAR BEFORE ENGAGING THE BRAKES AND IS TOO CLOSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO WORK WITH THIS BRAKING CHARACTERISTIC. A BOOT OR WIDE SHOE CAN OVERHANG THE EDGE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGAGE THE ACCELERATOR BEFORE BRAKING BECOMES EFFECTIVE. THE ENGINE RACES, YOU PUSH THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDER, DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR MORE, RACING THE ENGINE EVEN MORE... ONCE THE CYCLE STARTS YOU MUST USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OR THROW IT INTO NEUTRAL TO PREVENT FORWARD MOTION. THEN FINALLY TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE 'BRAKE' -WHICH ALSO RELEASES THE ACCELERATOR. THE BRAKES NEED TO ENGAGE BEFORE THEY DEPRESS TO THE SAME PLANE AS THE ACCELERATOR.

NHTSA ID

10874962

Incident

Jun 14, 2016

Mileage

20,000 mi

TAKSTA RECALL . ADULT IN PASSENGER SEAT . AIRBAG DOES NOT IDENTIFY ME IN PASSENGER SEAT. AIRBAG CHILD SAFETY LIGHT STAYS ON. AS BEING A LIGHT WEIGHT PERSON UNDER A 100 LBS DO I NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A WORKING AIRBAG? HOW DO WE RESOLVE THIS.

NHTSA ID

10862269

Incident

Apr 29, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,170. ..UPDATED 06/01/16 *BF

NHTSA ID

10862219

Incident

Apr 23, 2016

Mileage

4,170 mi

VEHICLE SHIPPED FROM FACTORY WITH DEFECTIVE BOLT ON TRAILER HITCH (RECEIVER TYPE). BOLT IS PART OF SYSTEM TO ATTACH THE HITCH TO THE TRUCK FRAME. DISCOVERED AFTER SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES OF TRAILER TOWING. DEALERSHIP HAS NOW INSTALLED A NEW BOLT, RECORDS OF REPAIR ARE ON FILE AT DEALERSHIP.

NHTSA ID

10853120

Incident

Apr 2, 2016

Mileage

7,500 mi

DISCOVERED MY 2015 NISSAN FRONTIER EXTENDED CAB MODEL HAS A VERY OBVIOUS OUT OF ALIGNED SITUATION IN THE TRUCK BED. IT IS OFF ON THE DRIVERS SIDE SIGNIFICANTLY AND EASILY VIEWED WITH THE HUMAN EYE COMPARED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE BED APPEARS PUSHED OVER CLOSER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. DISCOVERED ON NISSAN FORUMS THAT THIS IS OCCURRING IN MANY OTHER FRONTIERS . TODAY WENT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT THERE ARE NO KNOWN ISSUES CONCERNING THE OUT OF ALIGNMENT ON NISSAN FRONTIER BEDS. HOW COME THERE ARE NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES OF THIS SAME ISSUE AND ITS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BY NISSAN?

NHTSA ID

10809770

Incident

Dec 11, 2015