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Nissan Frontier King 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.

Best years to target

2013 96 · 2011 96 · 2016 95 · 2018 94

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.

202664/100
Too New

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

7 complaints · 3 recalls

202493/100
Buy

17 complaints · 0 recalls

202381/100
Buy

62 complaints · 0 recalls

202271/100
Buy

110 complaints · 6 recalls

202193/100
Buy

17 complaints · 2 recalls

202092/100
Buy

22 complaints · 0 recalls

201992/100
Buy

28 complaints · 1 recalls

201894/100
Buy

25 complaints · 2 recalls

201791/100
Buy

38 complaints · 1 recalls

201695/100
Buy

42 complaints · 1 recalls

201593/100
Buy

33 complaints · 0 recalls

201493/100
Buy

42 complaints · 2 recalls

201396/100
Buybest year

48 complaints · 1 recalls

201293/100
Buy

78 complaints · 3 recalls

201196/100
Buy

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 King Cab’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Nissan Frontier King Cab head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Nissan Frontier King Cab as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.