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Nissan Frontier Crew Cab: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 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.
5 complaints · 0 recalls
7 complaints · 3 recalls
17 complaints · 0 recalls
63 complaints · 0 recalls
110 complaints · 6 recalls
17 complaints · 2 recalls
23 complaints · 0 recalls
28 complaints · 1 recalls
25 complaints · 2 recalls
38 complaints · 1 recalls
42 complaints · 1 recalls
33 complaints · 0 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 Crew Cab’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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