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2016 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Nissan Frontier has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Nissan Frontier

Other
12
Airbags
10
Engine
6
Structure
3
Powertrain
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 26, 2024ENGINEHead gasket blew and it warped the heads at 98,000 miles Replace motor with a 51,000 mile motor and ...
Nov 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH,...
Nov 6, 2020ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMENGINE HESITATES OR STALLS ON ACCELERATION. WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP ENGINE HESITATES TO NEAR ST...
Jul 15, 2020ENGINEENGINE VIBRATION AT LOW RPM THAT CAN'T BE EXPLAINED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS.
Nov 1, 2018ENGINEI HAVE REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT, TENSOR AND PULLEY THREE TIMES AND, AFTER ONE WEEK START TO DO TH...
May 5, 2018ENGINEWHEN THE THROTTLE PEDAL IS PRESSED THE ENGINE DOES NOT REACT IMMEDIATELY. VERY DIFFICULT TO PULL OUT...

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