2018 Nissan Frontier problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2018 Nissan Frontier have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Frontier get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Frontier at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

Q: How much is a 2018 Nissan Frontier worth?

Comparable 2018 Nissan Frontier listings run roughly $18,900–$26,990, typically around $22,680 (from 13 vehicles).

2018 Nissan Frontier at a glance

Safety recalls2

Owner complaints25

Combined19 mpg

Typical price$22,680

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2018 Nissan Frontier recalls 2

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #18V551000 · 21/08/2018

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move o…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #19V654000 · 12/09/2019

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and displ…

Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-620…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2018 Nissan Frontier common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Suspension

Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Back Over Prevention

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2018 Nissan Frontier MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg

City16 mpg

Highway22 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,338

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2018 Nissan Frontier worth?

Low

$18,900

Typical price

$22,680

High

$26,990

From 13 comparable 2018 Nissan Frontier listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Nissan Frontier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,690

Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,400

Total$20,090

Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($22,680) with the same model 5 model-years older ($19,288), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2018 Nissan Frontier trims & engines on record

Trims

SV

Engines

4.0L · 2.5L

2018 Nissan Frontier vehicles on record

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT0JN772776

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6DD0EV1JN706650

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT2JN715379

2018 Nissan Frontier SV1N6AD0ER2JN739646 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0ER6JN756577 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT3JN730151 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV8JN722332 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV1JN744222 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0ER6JN755655

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT7JN729116 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0ER1JN714107

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT2JN720498

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV1JN758573

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV1JN711978 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV5JN760830 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6BD0CT2JN760631

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6DD0ER2JN712752

2018 Nissan Frontier1N6DD0EV2JN763701 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0ER8JN723354 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0ER6JN740332 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0EV6JN760027 2018 Nissan Frontier1N6AD0CWXJN748118

Other Nissan Frontier model years

2018 Nissan Frontier — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Frontier have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Frontier?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, suspension, air bags.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Frontier get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Frontier at about 19 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

How much is a 2018 Nissan Frontier worth?

Comparable 2018 Nissan Frontier listings run roughly $18,900–$26,990, typically around $22,680 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.