2023 Nissan Frontier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 3 (D41) — 2022–present.

20222024
Complaints
106
per 10K Sold
18.2
US Sales
58,134
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2023 Nissan Frontier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#124 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:49,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:2
#313 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:13,768 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Nissan Frontier.

Electrical Faults
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
49,500
Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
13,768
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,800
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
4,500
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Sensors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Nissan Frontier

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~4,249 vehicles.

23V273000Tires:bead
~4,249 affected

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.

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2023 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Nissan Frontier has 106 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (24 complaints, avg 49,500 mi); Brakes (15 complaints); Engine Problems (13 complaints, avg 13,768 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,850 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier include 8 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4,249 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Frontier?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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