The Lemon Index2023 Nissan Frontier.
The 2023 Nissan Frontier is so far better than average by owner complaints: 66 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 84, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 18 to 21 mpg combined. The best Nissan Frontier year is 2019.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 66 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Nissan Frontier year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 0K to 30K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- tires 2023
The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Nissan told dealers about
Nissan sent dealers 82 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended
- 12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service…
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease can damage electrical components service information do not…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3050–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.8L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Camera shows purple/pink screen and is not fully functional. Numerous instances found online of this issue.
2023 Nissan Frontier owner · NHTSA complaint 11744398
More owner reports
My 2023 Nissan Frontier lost all power and shut off while driving on the hwy.
NHTSA complaint 11701155
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.2× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 84; 100 is average). The best Nissan Frontier year by this measure is 2019.
What are the most common 2023 Nissan Frontier problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (45%), brakes (23%) and automatic emergency braking (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
1 safety recall (latest: tires). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Frontier get?
18 to 21 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 20% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
About $3050 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
3.8L 6-cyl.
What Nissan Frontier year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2019, 2018 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works