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2023 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Frontier, most often about the electrical (46% of complaints). It is 12th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.

Complaints66
Recalls1
Crashes reported4
Fires reported3
Injuries reported2

Most common 2023 Nissan Frontier problems

  1. Electrical

    30 complaints · 46%

    Parts named most often: adas.

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear blind spot parking sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 1,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on one occasion, while stopped at a traffic light at a busy intersection, the auto start/stop system turned off the engine, and the engine failed to restart as designed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 41,000 miles
  2. Brakes

    15 complaints · 23%

  3. Transmission

    13 complaints · 20%

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The contact stated that the "electronic shift and key fob" warning lights were illuminated. The contact had…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 19,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 MPH and reversing(r) out of a parking spot, the messages "key malfunction" and "crash detected" were displayed. The contact pulled over and attempted to turn off the vehicle; however the vehicle failed to turn off.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 58,000 miles
  4. Driver assistance

    13 complaints · 20%

    Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, warnings, automatic emergency braking.

  5. Engine

    13 complaints · 20%

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on one occasion, while stopped at a traffic light at a busy intersection, the auto start/stop system turned off the engine, and the engine failed to restart as designed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 41,000 miles
  6. Speed control

    9 complaints · 14%

    The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that when applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. While leaving a store and entering traffic, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into an unknown vehicle, which spun and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 4,500 miles
  7. Other or unspecified

    9 complaints · 14%

  8. Steering

    6 complaints · 9%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2023 Nissan Frontier recalls

  1. Wheels and tires: bead

    NHTSA 23V273000 · April 17, 2023 · 4,249 vehicles

    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.

    Full defect summary

    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.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2023 Nissan Frontier

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (30 complaints); brakes (15 complaints); transmission (13 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 17, 2023 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2023 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
It is 12th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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