2023 Nissan Frontier
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 66
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
45% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 66 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
45% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing sensors.
Show complaint excerpts
I purchased a pre-owned certified vehicle in June of 2025 it was a 2023 model with approximately 23k miles on it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11
I was at the post office on Redwood Road in South Jordan, in the dropoff mailbox lane. At the end of the lane is stop sign. The stop sign is for the traffic coming into and leaving the post office.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-02
Also filed under Engine
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11
Service brakes
23% · 15 reportsForward collision avoidance
21% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
Power train
20% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
transmission issues: transmission is jerking, trying to find gears. between 0mph and 30mph. also when stopping at stop sign and lights. truck only has 2,200 miles on it. Very unhappy and feel unsafe driving this truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-15
Also filed under Seats
Engine
20% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the driveway, the vehicle started smoking causing the vehicle to burst into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-05
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-06-07Tires23V273000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V273000 · Tires
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- Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Frontier is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.