NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Frontier, or 17.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.41, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #41 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 40% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 16% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2022-12-15 and 2026-07-23. Median delay from incident to filing: 14 days.
64Complaints
17.4Complaints per year on the road
0.41Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
9.4%Share involving a crash or fire
24Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 23.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 7.1 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 34 complaints, 59% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Electrical (25.0% of complaints), followed by Engine (20.3%) and Transmission / powertrain (17.2%). Electrical complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Electrical reports, owners most often mention “door lock”, “voltage”, “harness”, “codes” and “sensor”. 6 reports (9.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 19 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (34% of incidents). In the last 12 months 24 new complaints were filed, versus 9 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 2% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.41
vs. other Nissan models0.6
vs. other 2023 models0.41
vs. other Midsize pickups0.84
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (34)0.41
April 2 I was driving to an appt got off on access road and as I pulled up behind another vehicle the acceleration was faster than the pressure on the pedal warranted and the emergency stop-braking warning came on.
Brakes · 2026-04-08 · ODI 11729979 · Crash
We were travelling in our Nissan Frontier. It started running poorly and smoke began pouring out from under the hood. We jumped out and soon the entire front end was engulfed in flames. It was a total loss.
Interior & equipment · 2025-07-04 · ODI 11671231 · Fire
The power door lock system intermittently malfunctions. During the initial failure, the passenger rear door lock seized in the unlocked position and could not be manually operated.
Electrical · 2026-07-23 · ODI 11752360
Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.
Body & structure · 2026-07-11 · ODI 11749737
While underway at speeds under 20 mph. Vehicle hesitates and lurches creating a danger when taking off from a stop light.
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-06-26 · ODI 11746707
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
Risk: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
64 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Nissan Frontier, or about 17.4 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
The most common category is Electrical, accounting for 25.0% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 24 new complaints were filed, versus 9 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2023 Nissan Frontier compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 64 owner complaints about the 2023 Nissan Frontier, or 17.4 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.41, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #41 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Nissan models its rate is 40% lower; against other Midsize pickups it is 16% lower.