2023 NISSAN FRONTIER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2023 NISSAN FRONTIER has 8 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the driver’s side door becoming inoperable, tire pressure increases causing instability at highway speeds, and engine failures related to the Auto START/STOP system. Other complaints include warning light malfunctions, steering difficulties, and in one case, a vehicle fire resulting in a total loss.
- Driver’s side door failure. The door becomes inoperable while parked or stationary. Repairs including keyhole, handle, and latch replacements have not resolved the issue. The failure occurs at low mileage around 1,000 miles.
- Tire pressure abnormalities. Tire pressure increases beyond the normal 35 PSI to values as high as 40 PSI during driving, causing vehicle wobbling and shuddering at speeds of 70-75 MPH. Dealer diagnostics and repairs were not performed and manufacturer notification was absent.
- Warning light malfunctions. Unknown warning lights illuminate during driving. Rear blind spot parking sensor failure identified and repaired, but issue reoccurred. Additional battery drainage without identified cause reported.
- Engine fire. Vehicle ran poorly and emitted smoke from under the hood before catching fire and being a total loss. No specific repair or manufacturer response documented.
- Steering effort complaints. Excessively heavy steering noted requiring high arm strength to turn. Steering radius is large, complicating tight parking maneuvers. Described as common in the generation 3 Frontier.
- Cold start tapping noise. Tapping sound occurs on startup, initially only when cold but later at all cold starts. Noise lasts from 30 seconds to a few minutes. Dealer reproduced the issue and submitted a techline case with no response so far.
- Auto START/STOP engine failure. Engine fails to restart after auto shut-off at traffic lights. Jump-starting temporarily fixes the issue. No fault codes retrieved. Shifter incident allowed vehicle to be shifted from park into neutral unintentionally.
There are 12 recalls related to the 2023 NISSAN FRONTIER affecting multiple systems. These recalls address safety and mechanical defects that require dealer intervention and vehicle repairs.
- Tires (NHTSA 23V273000). About 4,249 vehicles affected by tire defects characterized by tears in the inner tire bead. This defect risks rapid loss of tire pressure causing loss of vehicle control. Dealers will replace all four road tires or inspect and replace the spare tire assembly free of charge. Owner notifications began June 10, 2023.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety-related defects, or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting with legal counsel familiar with such cases is advised to understand potential remedies.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER Summary
2023
Model Year
8
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
4249
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
4249 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.
Risk: A rapid loss of tire pressure while driving can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2126423ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on one occasion, while stopped at a traffic light at a busy intersection, the Auto START/STOP system turned off the engine, and the engine failed to restart as designed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where a mobile mechanic jump-started the vehicle, and a handheld diagnostic machine was unable to retrieve a fault code. The failure could not able to be replicated. The contact stated that during a second occasion, the shifter was able to shift out of park(P) into neutral(N), and the vehicle was pushed off the road to safety with the assistance of a State Trooper. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, and while there was power, the Push to Start button was pressed, but the power shut off. The contact stated that after waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to dealer, and if the failure was associated with the drive train, the vehicle would be repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2126422ENGINE
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on one occasion, while stopped at a traffic light at a busy intersection, the Auto START/STOP system turned off the engine, and the engine failed to restart as designed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where a mobile mechanic jump-started the vehicle, and a handheld diagnostic machine was unable to retrieve a fault code. The failure could not able to be replicated. The contact stated that during a second occasion, the shifter was able to shift out of park(P) into neutral(N), and the vehicle was pushed off the road to safety with the assistance of a State Trooper. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, and while there was power, the Push to Start button was pressed, but the power shut off. The contact stated that after waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to dealer, and if the failure was associated with the drive train, the vehicle would be repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2125602ENGINE
Tapping noise when starting vehicle in the mornings or when cold (now it occurs at all times at cold start despite outside temperature). Tapping lasts from about 30 seconds to a couple of minutes. Problem has been reproduced by the dealer and a techline case was submitted to Nissan on 3 JUL 2025. To date there has been no response from Dealer or Nissan on cause or how to rectify.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2124988STEERING
overly high arm strength is need to steer the truck, it's more like driving a B61 mack truck, .nissan calls it road feel, it's more like tear your arms off, seems to be a common complaint in the generation 3 frontier ,steering is to heavy steering radius is large making for parking in tight areas hard , they need to offer people in need a kit to increase the pressure or flow to decrease effort needed to turn the steering wheel
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2106222UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2099213ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SENSORS
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear blind spot parking sensor. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that several days later, upon entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as expected. The contact was able to jump start the vehicle leading the contact to believe the battery was dead. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the battery was drained, but were unable to determine what caused the battery drainage. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 1,000.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2094522TIRES
The contact leased a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated the normal tire pressure was 35; however, the tire pressure had increased to 37, 39, and 40 while driving on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the vehicle was wobbling and was shuddering, and the contact almost loss control of the vehicle. The contact held the steering wheel tightly and decelerated significantly. The contact was able to remain in control of the vehicle and continued driving. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V273000 (Tires); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
2023 NISSAN FRONTIER
ID: 2074589LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or stationary, the driver's side door became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband stated that the keyhole was fractured, and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the keyhole was replaced; however, there was no diagnosis made for the inoperable door. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. On a separate occasion, the contact's husband was at the airport and was unable to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that the handle and door latches were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.