2023 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Nissan Frontier recalls

Most common 2023 Nissan Frontier problems

Problem areas named in the 66 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	30
Service Brakes	15
Forward Collision Avoidance	14
Power Train	13
Engine	13
Vehicle Speed Control	9
Unknown Or Other	9
Steering	6
Seats	4
Structure	3

What owners report

2026-09-11, Electrical System
Muffler developed hole in the top of it prematurely and melted the main wiring harness due to a known design flaw. The vehicle is still at the dealer awaiting repair. All warning lights came on, 4 wheel drive was disabled, center console lost power and hvac was disabled. Safety was put at risk as this happened on the nys thruway and the vehicles main wiring harness was actively melting/shorting while driving. The shorts disabled all Safety features like lane assist, detections, and abs. Transmission would also not down shift properly leaving me unable to safely accelerate. Im unsure if the tail lights were still operational or not but wouldnt be surprised if they weren't as many other system

2026-09-11, Electrical System
I purchased a pre-owned certified vehicle in June of 2025 it was a 2023 model with approximately 23k miles on it. In August of 2026 I was driving on the interstate and the vehicles warning lights came on and the vehicle shut down completely at a speed of 70 mph. The safety flashers quit working along with the headlights leaving the vehicle totally dark on a remote section of Interstate at night. I had the vehicle towed to a Nissan dealership and I was sent a video of what happened from the certified Nissan technician. I can provide the link to the video upon request. The technician stated in the video that the muffler had developed a very large hole in it and the heat from the exhaust comin

2026-07-23, Electrical System
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. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Nissan dealership, where all three passenger door lock actuators were replaced. Following the repair, the seized lock condition was resolved; however, the underlying malfunction continues. The passenger front and passenger rear doors will unlock electronically but will not lock using the key fob, interior lock switch, or intelligent key functions. The driver rear side door does not respond to electronic lock or unlock commands. The only way to secure or access the affected d

2026-07-11, Visibility/Wiper
Rear backup camera turned purple in color and not accurate when backing up to a trailer.

2026-06-29, Power Train
Transmission shifting harshly and may have to be replaced

2023 Nissan Frontier questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Frontier: Tire Bead Tear Can Cause Sudden Pressure Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Frontier?

Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (30), Service Brakes (15), Forward Collision Avoidance (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Nissan Frontier has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.