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Nissan Frontier: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011–2025 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history — pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year — not that it’s clean.
7 complaints · 3 recalls
110 complaints · 6 recalls
17 complaints · 2 recalls
28 complaints · 1 recalls
25 complaints · 2 recalls
38 complaints · 1 recalls
42 complaints · 1 recalls
42 complaints · 2 recalls
48 complaints · 1 recalls
78 complaints · 3 recalls
64 complaints · 1 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2013?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Nissan Frontier’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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