2023 Nissan Frontier Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Frontier years
- About as many complaints as other years 13th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Frontier. That ranks 13th out of 29 Frontier model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 45%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 66owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Nissan Frontier problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 45% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 20% | 200 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 20% | 24,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 14% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 9% | 6 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Nissan Frontier recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:bead
Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
Risk: A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace all four road tires, or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a pre-owned certified vehicle in June of 2025 it was a 2023 model with approximately 23k miles on it. In August of 2026 I was driving on the interstate and the vehicles warning lights came on and the vehicle shut down completely at a speed of 70 mph. The safety flashers quit working…
Muffler developed hole in the top of it prematurely and melted the main wiring harness due to a known design flaw. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting repair. All warning lights came on, 4 wheel drive was disabled, center console lost power and hvac was disabled. Safety was put at risk as…
The power door lock system intermittently malfunctions. During the initial failure, the passenger rear door lock seized in the unlocked position and could not be manually operated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Nissan dealership, where all three passenger door lock actuators were replaced…
Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.
Transmission shifting harshly and may have to be replaced
Other Nissan Frontier years
← 2022 Frontier · 2024 Frontier →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 Frontier | 9 | 3 |
| 2024 Frontier | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Frontier | 112 | 6 |
| 2021 Frontier | 20 | 2 |
| 2020 Frontier | 23 | 2 |
| 2019 Frontier | 28 | 1 |
| 2018 Frontier | 25 | 2 |
| 2017 Frontier | 38 | 1 |
| 2016 Frontier | 43 | 1 |
| 2015 Frontier | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 Frontier | 42 | 2 |
| 2013 Frontier | 48 | 1 |
| 2012 Frontier | 79 | 3 |
| 2011 Frontier | 64 | 1 |
| 2010 Frontier | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Frontier | 37 | 3 |
| 2008 Frontier | 136 | 5 |
| 2007 Frontier | 520 | 1 |
| 2006 Frontier | 617 | 4 |
| 2005 Frontier | 532 | 3 |
| 2004 Frontier | 66 | 1 |
| 2003 Frontier | 77 | 4 |
| 2002 Frontier | 124 | 4 |
| 2001 Frontier | 134 | 3 |
| 2000 Frontier | 189 | 3 |
| 1999 Frontier | 78 | 2 |
| 1998 Frontier | 129 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Nissan Frontier a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Frontier model years, the 2023 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.