Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 84/100 (EXCELLENT)

2025 Nissan Frontier Reliability Report

The 2025 Nissan Frontier has excellent reliability, with no owner complaints and no recalls on file, and it beats most 2025 trucks.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

0per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

$470

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,850–$3,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity70/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs80/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact100/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity100/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Buy

Has no owner complaints and no recalls on file, a cleaner record than the 2024 and 2026 Frontiers.

Should You Buy the 2025 Nissan Frontier?

Reliability here is excellent. Among 2025 trucks this one sits well above average, and within the Frontier's seven scored model years it is one of the stronger. The 2024 and 2026 Frontiers both rate good, but each rates worse than this year.

Owners have filed no complaints, so there is no pattern of symptoms to warn you about. Federal recall records show no recalls either. A record this clean can partly reflect a newer model year that has had less time to collect filings. Model-wide, independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs at $470, under the $548 typical for the class.

Neighboring years carry more history. The 2024 has 14 complaints and 3 recalls, and the 2026 has 2 complaints and 1 recall. If you cross-shop either one, ask for proof the recall work was done. On a 2025, a routine VIN check for open recalls is still worth doing.

Compared to the 2026 Nissan Frontier, which scored 7 points lower. See also the 2024 Nissan Frontier for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Strong reliability score
+$78 cheaper to maintain than avg midsize trucks
+Infrequent unscheduled repairs
+Low major repair risk (12%)
+No recalls issued

Cons

No recurring complaint themes yet.

Compare 2025 Nissan Frontier With

2025 Toyota Tacoma

Reliability: 70/100

Good

2025 Ford Ranger

Reliability: 74/100

Good

2025 Chevrolet Colorado

Reliability: 83/100

Excellent

2025 GMC Canyon

Reliability: 72/100

Good

2025 Jeep Gladiator

Reliability: 64/100

Good

Recall Overview

recalls on record

No recalls are on record for the 2025 Nissan Frontier — uncommon, and a strong signal of manufacturing quality.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 1.2

LowAvgHigh

Very Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2025 Nissan Frontier? Check its history first

Every 2025 Nissan Frontier has a different past. A VIN check reveals hidden accidents, title problems, odometer rollbacks, and open recalls that reliability scores can't show you.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2025 Nissan Frontier NHTSA Safety Ratings

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Nissan FrontierRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Est. Annual Maintenance

$470

vs $548 avg for midsize trucks

vs $652 avg for all vehicles

Repair Frequency

0.2

unscheduled repair visits per year

Severe Repair Probability

12%

chance of a major repair

Annual Cost Comparison

Frontier

$470

Category Avg

$548

All Vehicles

$652

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Nissan Frontier Resale Value

The Nissan Frontier is estimated to retain about 82.3% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Nissan Frontier model overall and is not specific to the 2025 model year.

Value Retained: 82.3%
Depreciation: 17.7%
Listings Analyzed: 170

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Nissan Frontier depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

18–21 MPG

Running cost: $3,300–$3,750/yr

Fuel + repair

16–19 city / 20–24 hwy MPG

Running cost includes EPA fuel-cost estimate and independent repair-cost data (repair cost estimated at model level). Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2025 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Frontier 2WD 3.8L 6-cyl	Rear-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S9)	19	24	21	$2,850
Frontier 4WD 3.8L 6-cyl	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S9)	17	21	19	$3,150
Frontier 4WD PRO4X 3.8L 6-cyl	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S9)	16	20	18	$3,300

Best & Worst Nissan Frontier Years

Best Nissan Frontier Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Excellent

Nissan Frontier Years to Avoid

No Nissan Frontier years are statistical outliers in our data.

Scores stay between 77 and 84 across 7 scored model years.

See full Nissan Frontier years-to-avoid analysis

Nissan Frontier Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Nissan Frontier reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	79/100	Good
2019	80/100	Excellent
2020	78/100	Good
2021	84/100	Excellent
2024	77/100	Good
2025	84/100	Excellent
2026	77/100	Good

Nissan Frontier Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	77/100	-7	Good	1	2
2025(selected)	84/100	+7	Excellent	0	0
2024	77/100	-7	Good	3	14
2021	84/100	+6	Excellent	0	0
2020	78/100	-2	Good	2	20
2019	80/100	+1	Excellent	1	31
2018	79/100	—	Good	2	25

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier reliable?

Yes. It has an excellent reliability standing and ranks well above average among 2025 trucks. It is also one of the stronger of the Frontier's seven scored model years. No owner complaints or recalls are on file, though a newer year has had less time to collect them.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Nissan Frontier?

None are on record. Owners have filed no complaints for this model year, so no common symptom is on file. Federal recall records also list no recalls. Because the year is newer, problems could still surface later, so keep checking records before you buy.

Does the 2025 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

No. Federal recall records show zero recalls for this model year. The 2024 Frontier has 3 recalls and the 2026 has 1. Even so, run the VIN of any specific truck through a recall lookup to confirm nothing has been issued since.

How much does the 2025 Nissan Frontier cost to repair?

Independent repair-cost data estimates about $470 a year for the Frontier. That figure is model-wide, not specific to 2025. It sits below the $548 estimated for its class, so the Frontier tends to cost less to keep running than comparable trucks.

Is the 2025 Nissan Frontier better than the 2024 or 2026?

On this data, yes. Both neighbors rate good, while the 2025 rates excellent. The 2024 has 14 complaints and 3 recalls, and the 2026 has 2 complaints and 1 recall. The 2025 has none of either, though it has had less time to collect them.

Don’t buy a 2025 Nissan Frontier without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2025 Nissan Frontier

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2025 Nissan Frontier does best on recall impact (100/100) and worst on complaint severity (70/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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