2023 Nissan FRONTIER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
64 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2023 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 27 of 64 complaints (42.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 20 | 31.3% |
| Braking behavior | 19 | 29.7% |
| Engine operation | 11 | 17.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 14.1% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
Electrical System: 27; Service Brakes: 15; Engine: 13; Power Train: 12; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 8; Unknown Or Other: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 8; Steering: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 53 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2022: 1; 2023: 16; 2024: 17; 2025: 18; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 20 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11497647 · 2022-12-15 (December 15, 2022)
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. Also the power driver seat moves by itself when driving. Always have to move the seat and adjust when driving. When I get back into the truck the seat is not in the same position. Very unsafe while driving this truck.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11497647 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11500360 · 2023-01-05 (January 5, 2023)
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. A police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted, and they advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted, and they stated they were going to reach back out to the contact. The failure mileage was 105.
Owner-reported narrative. 105 miles reported. Look up ODI 11500360 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501257 · 2023-01-11 (January 11, 2023)
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering gradually responded while exceeding 40 MPH. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was because the vehicle was new. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximat…
Owner-reported narrative. 6 miles reported. Look up ODI 11501257 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11501845 · 2023-01-15 (January 15, 2023)
Yes it’s available for inspection. Sudden increase in speed under certain condition could be a safety issue. This problem has been identified by another owner and taken to Nissan (Apple) York, PA. The problem happened after leaving the Nissan lot on the way home, less than 200 miles. During use of intelligence cruse control, set at 70 mph, came up on a vehicle doing 60 mph and the system slowed my vehicle down to 60 mph, when I was able to move into the passing lane my vehicle down shifted hard going to 6,000 rpm’s, my truck surged in mph until…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11501845 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11522359 · 2023-05-16 (May 16, 2023)
Vehicle will surge and downshift multiple times just to catch up to speed setting, often times getting very close to other vehicles in front of truck.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11522359 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11527906 · 2023-06-20 (June 20, 2023)
The truck jerks while shifting between 0 and 30 mph. This also happens when stopping at stop signs and lights or even just slowing down. I fear that the jerky shifting could cause significant internal damage to the transmission, more specifically teeth breaking off the gears. The power driver seat moves by itself when driving and after it is shut off. I always have to move the seat and adjust when I get in to drive. To test, I have set the seat to the position I use before I get out to see if it adjusts on its own after I shut the truck off…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11527906 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11528380 · 2023-06-22 (June 22, 2023)
I was driving in the right hand lane on Interstate 95 with my cruise control on. My speed was approximately 65 mph. In the distance I could see a tow truck stopped in the breakdown lane with it's warning lights flashing. I proceeded to move into the next lane to my left. All of a sudden my vehicle began to brake hard by itself and a message that included "25 mph" began flashing on my dash in the middle. I had to make a split-second decision to put my floor on the accelerator pedal and press to maintain a safe speed since cars in front of and be…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11528380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11533898 · 2023-07-23 (July 23, 2023)
EL VEIGULO APLICA LOS FRENOS AUTOMATICAMENTE MIENTRAS ES CONDUCIDO NORMALMENTE Y PRENDE DODO EL TABLERO DE LUCES DE EMERJENCIA Y NOTIFICA (FALLA EN EL SISTEMA VER EL MANUAL DEL FABRICANTE Y FALLA EN EL SISTEMA DE FRENADO). SE A LLEVADO EN DOS OCASIONES AL DILER Y EN LOS CUATRO MESES QUE LA TENGO SOLO LAE PODOTO CONDUCIR POR MAS O MENOS UN MES AL MOMENTO DE ESDA QUERELLA SOLO ME NOTIFICAN QUE NO DAN CON EL PROBLEMA SEGUN EL TALLER DEL DILER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11533898 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V273000 · Tires:Bead
Reported: 2023-04-17 (April 17, 2023)
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.
Consequence: A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC973 and PC974.
NHTSA campaign record ↗