2016 Nissan Frontier: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2016 Nissan Frontier

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2016 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• ElectricalFire risk

  An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

  Details 16V181000

  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.

  Fix: 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.

2016 Nissan Frontier safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Exhaust and emissions: OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2016 Nissan Frontier safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

43 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

What a 2016 Nissan Frontier is worth

Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.

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