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.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 68 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier. Most complaints involve electrical system (31) and service brakes (15). The EPA rates it 18–21 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Frontier model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 131 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 205 |
| 2001 | 143 |
| 2002 | 139 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 68 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 11 |
“Vehicle will drain it's battery over-night occasionally (approximately 2-3 times monthly for me). I park in the garage of my home and will sometimes walk out the truck displaying an error regarding the parking brake. When I go to start the vehicle, it does not and then requires I jump start it. After getting it started, the dashboard lights up with every error under the sun: showing proximity sensor system failures, engine malfunctions, 4WD failures, etc. It typically takes 1-2 drives for the system to fully reset itself and clear the errors.”
“April 2 I was driving to an appt got off on access road and as I pulled up behind another vehicle the acceleration was faster than the pressure on the pedal warranted and the emergency stop-braking warning came on. After it was safe to proceed to my destination I proceeded to a parking spot as I turned to pull in the vehicle rapidly accelerated on its on and jumped the side walk. I attempted to brake but the pedal went to the floor with no braking and the engine was red lining as we crashed. My passenger pushed the engine off button. Front passenger tire was sheered off. No air bag deployment and vehicle likely totalled.”
“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 systems to the rear of the vehicle were fully disabled. The truck is at the dealer I have a quote and video of the muffler and melted wiring harness. The truck is not safe to drive but the problem is constant. This is a known problem by nissan as theres a tsb to place a larger heat shield over the wiring harness.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier 2WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI; ISS and AGS · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 437 |
| Frontier 2WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,100 | 444 |
| Frontier 4WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI; ISS and AGS · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 20 | $3,100 | 438 |
| Frontier 4WD Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,300 | 468 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI; ISS and AGS · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | $3,300 | 469 |
| Frontier 4WD PRO4X Auto (S9), 6 cyl, 3.8 L, SIDI · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,450 | 472 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
1 safety recall as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (31), service brakes (15), power train (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Frontier at 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (6 versions rated).
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Nissan Frontier 4 out of 5 stars overall.