Worst 2013 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 15 | 3 | — | 46,274 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | 1 | 1 | 44,754 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 34,305 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | 59,626 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Nissan Frontier
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~13,535 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.
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2013 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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