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2023 Nissan Frontier

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
66
Received Dec 2022 to Sep 2026
Official recalls listed
1
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Battery drains and dies when parked11 complaints · 17% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Rear door latch fails to open or close5 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Rearview backup camera fails or goes black5 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #23V273000Nissan 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.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 4 crashes, 3 fires, 2 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 8 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2023 Nissan Frontier
11
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
December 20221
January 20233
February 20230
March 20230
April 20230
May 20231
June 20232
July 20231
August 20233
September 20231
October 20232
November 20231
December 20232
January 20241
February 20240
March 20240
April 20242
May 20241
June 20242
July 20246
August 20242
September 20242
October 20240
November 20241
December 20240
January 20250
February 20250
March 20251
April 20250
May 20251
June 20251
July 20251
August 20251
September 202511
October 20250
November 20252
December 20250
January 20261
February 20261
March 20261
April 20262
May 20261
June 20264
July 20262
August 20260
September 20262
October 20260
Total66

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Battery drains and dies when parked1117%29.8×
Rear door latch fails to open or close57.6%6.5×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black57.6%3.4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.9%
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips57.6%3×
Vehicle catches fire from wiring46.1%–
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason46.1%–
Seat belt fails to latch or retract34.5%–
Cruise control fails to disengage34.5%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #23V273000April 17, 20234,249 vehicles affected

    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.

    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.

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About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Nissan Frontier.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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