2016 Nissan Frontier Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,118miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Nissan Frontier, 9% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,118 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. While attempting to purchase a cab for the vehicle, the cab would not fit due to the incorrect size of the truck bed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the vehicle modification would have to be done at an independent shop. When the vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, the frame was repaired. The contact refused to take back possession of the vehicle because of the frame modification to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10924315, filed 2016-11, 1,200 miles“In motion, pulling into parking stall, when something started to smell like it was on fire, started to see flames coming from motor. Car caught on fire. Police case #19-0773”
NHTSA complaint #11170646, filed 2019-01Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 9% |
| 2015 | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 9% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 9 | 12% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Nissan Frontier
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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