1999 Nissan Frontier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 17%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,004miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 17% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,004 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.
“Truck started dying randomly. Finally it died and would not restart. The truck was diagnosed with having no fuel pressure. I found out that there was a recall on the truck (ntb04-062c) that could cause the fuel pump to stop working. I verified with Nissan over the phone that the truck was definitely involved in the recall. I had the truck towed to a local Nissan dealership (southlake Nissan in merrillville, in). After keeping the truck there for a week and telling me that they had to order parts, they told me that they could not perform the recall because the vehicle was not running. …”
NHTSA complaint #11192624, filed 2019-03, 213,530 miles“I have a 1999 Nissan Frontier xe king cab 4wd with a 3.3l engine. The middle spring on the right rear leaf spring broke and the forward portion (still attached via a rivet to the other two) pivoted and unbeknowst to me wore a hole in the fuel tank. I only noticed that there was a problem when I filled up the tank and noticed a strong odor. There is a recall on the fuel sending unit and when I take the vehicle in for this I will notify them of this other problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088167, filed 2004-08, 109,115 miles“1999 Nissan Frontier pickup following defects are as follows,front airbags continuously flashes,fuel gauge does not indicate amount of fuel after filling.,suspension problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10326918, filed 2010-04, 100,009 miles“Consumer was unable to start vehicle after several attempts. Had vehicle towed to the dealer, who replaced the fuel pump sending unit. Consumer stated he tested the fuel pump and the wiring had a short.”
NHTSA complaint #10056048, filed 2004-03, 63,777 miles“While driving on a half full fuel tank fuel sending unit failed, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10048170, filed 2003-11, 80,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V230000May 24, 2004On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on…Covers: Nissan Frontier 1999–2003, Xterra 2000–2003
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 8 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 200 | 38% |
| 2006 | 251 | 41% |
| 2005 | 160 | 30% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 25 | 20% |
| 2001 | 33 | 25% |
| 2000 | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Nissan Frontier
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
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