1999 Nissan Frontier Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 4% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Both lights and attachments by license plate fell out. Both bulbs and attachments were lost while driving 1 or two weeks apart. Airbag light flashing in past month. Have had mechanic check out and states fuse and everything is okay but the airbag light flashes continuously while vehicle is on. Firestone tires blew out at sidewall x2 tires at 30,000 miles. This was the original tires with vehicle bought brand new. Nissan or firestone stated could not reimburse for loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10047219, filed 2003-11, 90,000 miles“The contact stated the tail lights bulb constantly fell out the assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked the VIN # to determine if it was under any recalls. There was a NHTSA recall #99v347002 regarding exterior lighting:tail lights. The contact notified the manufacturer, who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10171236, filed 2006-10, 80,000 miles“Brake lamps continuously fall out of sockets. This prevents both the tail lamps and the brake lamps from functioning. I found a recall for this condition, but it only applied to 2000 frontiers.”
NHTSA complaint #750047, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 99V347002Dec 20, 1999Vehicle description: minivans and light duty trucks. The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient…Covers: Nissan Frontier 1999–2000, Quest 1999
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Frontier
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology