Toyota Tacoma vs Nissan Frontier: which has more problems
Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier side by side: owner complaints by component, problem years, service bulletins and engines. Same data as on each model page.
More complaints often just means more cars sold, so compare the pattern of problems and the years, not only the total.
At a glance
Components: owner complaints
| Component | Toyota Tacoma | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 943 11% | 992 29% |
| Structure | 2,211 26% | 123 4% |
| Suspension | 1,535 18% | 120 4% |
| Fuel system | 0 0% | 566 17% |
| Engine | 433 5% | 350 10% |
| Air bags | 556 7% | 299 9% |
| Electrical system | 435 5% | 314 9% |
| Service brakes | 635 7% | 206 6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 779 9% | 126 4% |
| Engine and cooling | 171 2% | 325 10% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 311 4% | 242 7% |
| Steering | 477 6% | 113 3% |
Which is more reliable: Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier?
This data alone can't settle it: complaint counts depend on sales. Compare which components draw the most complaints (powertrain, structure, suspension) and which years are worst, then check the specific car by VIN and photos.