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2026 Nissan Frontier Problems: 1 Known Issue

2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Nissan Frontier has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break — Recall 26V023000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 2025-2026 Nissan Frontier, if you drive a 2025 or 2026 Frontier, Nissan has recalled the truck over its door strikers. The strikers may have been welded improperly when the truck was built, and a bad weld can let the striker break — the door then has nothing holding it shut and can swing open with the truck in motion. Nissan reports the condition as a failure to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206, which governs door locks and door retention components. NHTSA lists 26,432 units for the campaign as a whole, a figure spanning every model Nissan included, not a Frontier-specific count. Nissan tracks the campaign internally as PD185 and PMA61.

Common Symptoms

  • A door coming open unexpectedly while driving
  • Broken door striker

How to Fix

Dealers replace the door strikers at no cost to the owner. Nissan mailed owner notification letters on March 17, 2026, and VIN lookup for this campaign went live at NHTSA on January 28, 2026. Run your Frontier's VIN through nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm it is covered, then schedule the free striker replacement with a Nissan dealer. Questions can go to Nissan customer service at 800-647-7261 under recall PD185/PMA61.

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

Campaign #26V02300021/01/2026

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Campaign #25V50800007/08/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Frontier and Kicks vehicles. The center information display unit may display a blank screen when shifted into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Nissan Frontier problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Nissan Frontier has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break — Recall 26V023000. Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Nissan Frontier reliable?

The 2026 Nissan Frontier has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break — Recall 26V023000. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2025-2026 Nissan Frontier Improperly Welded Door Strikers Can Break — Recall 26V023000?

If you drive a 2025 or 2026 Frontier, Nissan has recalled the truck over its door strikers. The strikers may have been welded improperly when the truck was built, and a bad weld can let the striker break — the door then has nothing holding it shut and can swing open with the truc… Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Campaign #25V32400004/06/2025

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