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2020 Nissan Frontier

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2020 Nissan Frontier, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2020 Nissan Frontier has 2 NHTSA recalls on record and 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for this model year. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2020 Nissan Frontier recalls (2)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Frontier and Titan vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will replace the transmission parking pawl pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R22A2 R22A3.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Titan, 2020-2022 Frontier, and 2023 Z vehicles. The transmission parking pawl may not engage when the vehicle is shifted into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway.
Remedy: Owners are advised to apply the parking brake every time they park their vehicle. Dealers will perform the applicable repairs below, free of charge: Model Year 2020-2022 Frontier vehicles: reprogram Transmission Control Module (TCM) Model Year 2020-2022 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM and Engine Control Module (ECM) Model Year 2023 Titan vehicles: reprogram TCM Model Year 2023 Z vehicles: reprogram TCM. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669.

2020 Nissan Frontier owner complaints (0)

No NHTSA complaints were found for the 2020 Nissan Frontier.

Checking a used Nissan Frontier before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2020 Frontier in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular Frontier's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2020 Nissan Frontier in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
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2020 Nissan Frontier — questions and answers

Does the 2020 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?+

Our check found 2 NHTSA recalls associated with the 2020 Nissan Frontier. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Frontier have?+

NHTSA lists 0 owner complaints for the 2020 Nissan Frontier in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2020 Nissan Frontier safe?+

NHTSA has not published an overall crash-test rating for the 2020 Nissan Frontier. Review the owner complaints above and get an independent inspection to assess the specific vehicle's condition.

How do I check a 2020 Nissan Frontier VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Nissan free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Nissan dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.