2016 Nissan Frontier Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 open recall for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, however old the vehicle is.

Recall data as of Oct 17, 2026 — NHTSA. For a live answer, run the check yourself, or see the latest recalls.

Wiring Front Underhood

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

What's wrong:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2016 Frontier V6 vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to March 7, 2016. The starter motor wire harness may have been installed in an incorrect position, allowing the starter harness terminal to contact the heat shield and result in an electrical short.
Risk:
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
What to do:
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the starter wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.

NHTSA campaign 16V181000 — quote this at the dealer.Reported Mar 31, 2016.

Owner complaints

43filed with NHTSA · 2 in the last 12 months
Filed by yearpeak 2020
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Air Bags
10
Engine
8
Fuel/Propulsion System
8
Structure
4

3 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 3 injuries

Reported by owners to NHTSA and not verified. Complaints often surface a problem months before a recall.

See the complaints at NHTSA

Other Nissan Frontier years

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Nissan Frontier, every year

How recall repairs work

  • Repairs are free at any franchised Nissan dealer — regardless of the vehicle's age or whether you bought it new.
  • Bring the NHTSA campaign number; it's printed on each recall above and on the sheet you can print here.
  • Call ahead: some recalls are announced before parts are available, and the dealer can tell you when yours are in.
  • Your VIN tells the dealer whether your exact vehicle is affected — the free check accepts one and never stores it.

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