2020 NISSAN FRONTIER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 NISSAN FRONTIER has 4 complaints and 1 recall filed with NHTSA. Owners frequently report issues with jerky low speed acceleration, stalling during acceleration, and problems starting the vehicle. There is also a report of a dangerous driveline failure where the driveshaft came apart causing major damage and a total loss determination.
Common Issues- Jerky acceleration. The vehicle exhibits rough and uneven movement during low speed takeoffs that impacts drivability.
- Stalling during acceleration. The engine dies off abruptly then surges unexpectedly while accelerating.
- Starting failures. The truck fails to start and may show an electric transmission control warning light.
- Transmission park detection error. The vehicle incorrectly indicates it is not in park and can slip out of park despite the parking brake being engaged.
- Driveshaft separation. The driveshaft detached while driving causing violent shaking and damage to critical components. The incident resulted in the vehicle being totaled.
There is 1 recall related to the transmission system affecting this model. The recall addresses a potential rollaway risk due to a parking pawl engagement defect.
Recalls- Transmission parking pawl. NHTSA Recall 22V457000 affects 180,176 vehicles including the 2020-2022 Frontier. The parking pawl may fail to engage when shifted into park, causing the vehicle to roll away. This creates a risk of crash. Nissan advises using the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked. Dealers will replace the parking pawl pin free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in November 2022.
Owners facing repeated transmission and driveline issues or unresolved recall repairs should be aware they might have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with a legal professional specializing in automotive defects may provide guidance on the next steps.
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER Summary
2020
Model Year
4
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
180176
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
180176 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2097648POWER TRAIN
Hello, I was an owner of a new 2020 Nissan Frontier pro4x. My vehicle had 33,000 miles, garaged in the winter and never used for towing. All minor maintenance were performed at a certified Nissan dealer. On [XXX] I was driving my truck on [XXX] in Youngstown when suddenly I heard a terrifying loud grinding noise coming under the truck causing also the truck to shake violently. I'm blessed that I didn't not lose control of the vehicle and most importantly it did not happen on the freeway. This happen as I was ready to merge into [XXX]. I arranged the truck to be towed to Sims Nissan dealer in Youngstown. I was told that my driveshaft came apart somehow causing other major damages to other critical parts of the truck. I end up also calling my Insurance. I discussed with them the incident, and the insurance started a comprehensive claim. On May 29th Robert Griffith the Adjuster call me to inform me that the truck will be totaled. I've already reached out with a letter to Nissan Headquarters, I explained what happened but most importantly wanted to Nissan to be aware of my incident. Didn't get any help or support but I was given a claim number, [XXX]. I've also contacted BBB of my incident. I feel really strong that this incident should have never happened and I will do my best to get an answer. Thank you so much for your time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2092389UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck will not start due to it thinking it’s not in park when it is in park and has slipped out of park but I had my e brake on
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2085904VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The truck is jerky during low speed take offs. It also died off during acceleration and then surged all of a sudden recently. It is now in the repair shop being diagnosed for an electric transmission control warning light. It would not start.
2020 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2085903POWER TRAIN
The truck is jerky during low speed take offs. It also died off during acceleration and then surged all of a sudden recently. It is now in the repair shop being diagnosed for an electric transmission control warning light. It would not start.