Nissan Frontier

1998–2002 only

173 classified complaints 1 recall

1998–2002 Nissan Frontier models have 173 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is fuel — fuel_tank_lines, typically surfacing around 105,416 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Frontier report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=34

Median onset: 105,416 miles. 2.9% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in older model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_pump n=17

Median onset: 126,800 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=17

Median onset: 148,161 miles. 23.5% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in older model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

steering — steering_linkage n=14

Median onset: 127,017 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $270–$2,230 to fix a steering repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=12

Median onset: 106,779 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

engine — engine_stalling n=9

Median onset: 129,264 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=7

Median onset: 125,213 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

wheels_tyres — tyre_wear n=7

Median onset: 138,465 miles.

Typically $230–$2,310 to fix a wheels_tyres repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Nissan Frontier report for every year and full specs/safety data.