Model year 2023 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2023 Nissan Frontier: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Frontier at 18–21 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 66 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

18–21

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Nissan Frontier recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Nissan Frontier, newest first.

Tires: Bead

NHTSA 23V273000 Reported Apr 17, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC973, PC974)
Units affected
4,249 (estimate)
Problem
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Nissan Frontier fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Nissan Frontier EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Frontier 2WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/24/20 mpg$3,350444
Frontier 2WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/24/21 mpg$3,200437
Frontier 4WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg$3,550468
Frontier 4WD3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular18/22/20 mpg$3,350438
Frontier 4WD PRO4X3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular16/21/18 mpg$3,700472
Frontier 4WD PRO4X3.8L 6-cylAutomatic 9-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular17/21/19 mpg$3,550469

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Nissan Frontier crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Nissan Frontier NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars20.4%Standard
2023 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars20.4%Standard
2023 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3 stars20.4%Standard
2023 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated3 stars20.4%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Nissan Frontier, most recently on Sep 11, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Nissan Frontier complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system29
Service brakes15
Engine13
Power train13
Unknown or other9
Vehicle speed control9
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control8
Steering6
Seats4
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Frontier model years

Nissan Frontier by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Frontier18–21 mpg———
2026 Frontier18–21 mpg1114/5
2025 Frontier18–21 mpg394/5
2024 Frontier19–21 mpg3224/5
2022 Frontier19–20 mpg61124/5
2021 Frontier19–20 mpg2204/5
2020 Frontier19–20 mpg2234/5
2019 Frontier17–21 mpg1284/5
2018 Frontier17–21 mpg225—
2017 Frontier17–21 mpg1384/5
2016 Frontier17–21 mpg144—
2015 Frontier17–21 mpg033—

All Nissan Frontier years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Nissan models

2023 Nissan Altima2023 Nissan ARIYA2023 Nissan Armada2023 Nissan GT-R2023 Nissan Kicks2023 Nissan LEAF2023 Nissan Maxima2023 Nissan Murano2023 Nissan Pathfinder2023 Nissan Rogue2023 Nissan Sentra2023 Nissan Titan2023 Nissan Versa2023 Nissan Z

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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