The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 31 of 68 complaints (46%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 112 in 2022 to 68 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 68
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,950–$3,450
- Combined MPG
- 18–21
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,300 | 3,100–3,300 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,300 | 2,950–3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 19–20 | 19–20 | 18–21 | 19–21 | 18–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 23–24 | 17–18 / 21–24 | 16–18 / 21–24 | 18 / 21–24 | 16–19 / 20–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 445–469 | 444–458 | 437–472 | 437–469 | 432–495 | |
| Complaints filed | 20 | 112 | 68 | 22 | 10 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
Electrical: 31 of 68 NHTSA complaints (46%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Frontier get?
EPA rates it 18–21 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Nissan Frontier?
EPA estimates $2,950–$3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 444 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 21 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 468 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 16 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 472 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 21 mpg (high) | $2,950 (low) | 437 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg (high) | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 438 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S9) | 6 | 3.8L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg | 21 mpg (low) | 19 mpg | $3,300 | 469 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
TIRES:BEAD
- Defect
- 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.