Honda Ridgeline vs Nissan Frontier
For 2005–2022 models, the Nissan Frontier has 19.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 35.9 for the Honda Ridgeline. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Honda Ridgeline
35.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Nissan Frontier’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,785
- Sold
- 497,061
- Recall campaigns
- 35
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 5
Most complaints: 2017–2020. Fewest: 2005, 2009, 2012 and 2016. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 80,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 4,900 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 45,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 53,000 mi
Nissan Frontier
19.6 complaints per 10,000 sold
45% fewer than the Honda Ridgeline
- Complaints
- 2,247
- Sold
- 1,143,933
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2005–2008. Fewest: 2018–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 64,450 mi · repair $630–$1,700
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Transmission cooler and fluid overheating
Typically around 104,500 mi · repair $200–$600
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 100,005 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 74,000 mi
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 102,000 mi · repair $260–$1,910
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Honda Ridgeline or the Nissan Frontier?
For 2005–2022 models, the Nissan Frontier has 19.6 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Honda Ridgeline has 35.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Honda Ridgeline?
The most-reported problem on the Honda Ridgeline is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Nissan Frontier?
The most-reported problem on the Nissan Frontier is fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 64,450 miles; the repair typically runs $630–$1,700.
Which Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Frontier years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Honda Ridgeline: 2017–2020; Nissan Frontier: 2005–2008.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.