Most common 2015 Nissan Frontier problems
Share of the 33 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Nissan Frontier complaints by model year
Best Frontier years: 2015, 2018, 2021. Years to avoid: 2022, 2023, 2006, 2007, 2005. Compare all years →
What 2015 Nissan Frontier owners say
Air bags
Collision into heavy BUS that crossed my path. Nissan totaled, airbags failed with high speed crash 55 plus mph with injuries. The passenger seat airbag light always stayed on since purchase. Nissan doing all they can to get out of the situation. Lots of excuses. Turned issue over to my insurance company to try to resolve with Nissan.
My daughter was in an accident where she struck another vehicle. She was traveling between 35-40 mph. Her airbag did not deploy. Her face and chest struck the steering wheel. She suffered a concussion and whiplash.
Body & structure
I purchased a brand new Nissan Frontier 2015 at the sterling mccall Nissan dealership. I noticed that the whole bottom trunk door of the vehicle is rough and the paint is falling off. I contacted themby e-mailing three employees of the dealership explaining my concern for the trucks defects but not one has replied.
Vehicle shipped from factory with defective bolt on trailer hitch (receiver type). Bolt is part of system to attach the hitch to the truck frame. Discovered after several thousand miles of trailer towing. Dealership has now installed a new bolt, records of repair are on file at dealership.
Transmission & drivetrain
Engine light came on, and vehicle accelerated, then lost acceleration while revolutions increased. Diagnosis indicates Bad TCM. I went to 3 shops, and all said that the TCM are going bad, especially Infinity. Nissan wants to charge $500 just to try to reset it. The Dealership is the only ones that can perform this task.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that there was an intermittent failure with the rear tires rubber burning out when attempting to make a stop, at a light, up and down a hill which had caused the contact to shift gears into neutral. The caller had to put the gear in neutral and then park but was uncertain as to what was causing the rear to be unstable when releasing the accelerator pedal. No dealer had been able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired so the contact was uncertain if the failure May result in a catastrophic crash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting to determine the technical guidelines to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000. Consumer stated back wheels started spinning,truck was put in neutral and tires stopped spinning.
2015 Nissan Frontier engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 23 / 21 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 22 / 19 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 22 / 18 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | 4WD | 16 / 21 / 18 |
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | 15 / 21 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Nissan Frontier a good car?
Based on 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2015 Frontier rates better than average: 57% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Frontier at the same age. It is one of the best Frontier years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Nissan Frontier?
The air bags — 10 complaints, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (5) and transmission & drivetrain (5).
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2015 Nissan Frontier. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Nissan Frontier?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2015, 2018 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2023, 2006, 2007 and 2005. See the full Nissan Frontier years comparison.
At what mileage do 2015 Nissan Frontier problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 29,000 miles; 68% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.