Model year
2023 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 66 complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (29), SERVICE BRAKES (15), ENGINE (13). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 189 complaints
- 2001 134 complaints
- 2002 124 complaints
- 2003 77 complaints
- 2004 66 complaints
- 2005 532 complaints
- 2006 617 complaints
- 2007 520 complaints
- 2008 136 complaints
- 2009 37 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 64 complaints
- 2012 80 complaints
- 2013 48 complaints
- 2014 42 complaints
- 2015 33 complaints
- 2016 43 complaints
- 2017 38 complaints
- 2018 25 complaints
- 2019 28 complaints
- 2020 23 complaints
- 2021 20 complaints
- 2022 112 complaints
- 2023 66 complaints
- 2024 22 complaints
- 2025 9 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
23V273000 · Apr 17, 2023
TIRES:BEAD
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.
Complaints
66 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 3, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
| King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Frontier 4WD · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Frontier 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Frontier 4WD · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X · 3.8L · Automatic (S9) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2023 Nissan Frontier at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.