Model year guide

2023 Nissan Frontier

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Nissan Frontier is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2023 Nissan Frontier — representative photo
Representative photo

2023 Nissan Frontier at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18–21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2023 Nissan Frontier recalls 1

Tires:bead NHTSA Campaign #23V273000 · manufacturer #PC973, PC974 · 17/04/2023

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.

Fix: 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 PC…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2023 Nissan Frontier MPG & running costs

Combined18–21 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,450
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (S9)
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2023 Nissan Frontier costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250
Fuel only$17,250
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
210.2–224.0 in
Width
72.8 in
Height
71.7–72.0 in
Wheelbase
126.0–139.8 in
Curb weight
4,550–4,806 lb
Front track
61.8 in
Rear track
61.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Nissan Frontier — ranges cover the 3 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 82

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 82.

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stand…

Bulletin NTB09-131C · Structure · Apr 2026

EXCESSIVE WIND NOISE FROM WINDSHIELD AREA YOU CONFIRM The customer states there is a screeching, humming, buzzing, whistling and/or squealing type wind noise from the windshield/roof area of the vehicle, AND The wind noise is most noticeable at speeds of 50 mp…

Bulletin NTB25-042 · Structure · Sep 2025

AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer sta…

Bulletin NTB19-042F · Electrical System, Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance · Feb 2025

INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing…

Bulletin NTB19-033G · Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Service Brakes · Feb 2025

DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset cannot be performed,…

Bulletin NTB19-071D · Air Bags · Sep 2024

INFOTAINMENT CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLES: 2021-2024 Armada (Y62) 2022-2024 Frontier (D41) – Pro-X and Pro-4X 2022-2024 Pathfinder (R53) 2021-2023 Rogue (T33) 2020-2024 Titan (A61) 2023-2024 Z (Z34) SERVICE INFORMATION When rep…

Bulletin NTB22-103B · Electrical System · Aug 2024

DTC B2E01-96 (INTERNAL BATTERY) STORED AS CURRENT IN IVC This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLES that come equipped with a factory insta…

Bulletin NTB22-027B · Electrical System · Aug 2024

TELEMATICS CONTROL UNIT RESET AFTER AUTOMATIC COLLISION NOTIFICATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. SERVICE INFORMATION The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) has the abilit…

Bulletin NTB20-085C · Electrical System · Aug 2024

SOFTWARE UPDATE POP-UP NOTIFICATION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB20-075.

Bulletin NTB20-075E · Electrical System · Aug 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the FRONTIER KING CAB RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Nissan Frontier. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Tires

Issue: On certain trucks, the bead area of the tires may have been damaged when they were mounted onto the rims. Over time, this damage could create an air leak that can lead to a tire failure. Note: This problem may also affect the spare tire on certain trucks. Safety Risk: A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Nissa…

Transport Canada #2023235 · Apr 2023

Powertrain

Issue: On certain trucks, the transmission parking pawl may not engage when you shift to park. If this happens, the truck could roll away, if the parking brake isn't used. Safety Risk: A parked vehicle that moves unexpectedly could create the risk of an injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Nissan will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under dev…

Transport Canada #2022502 · Sep 2022

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Nissan Frontier

The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used on three different pickup truck models by Nissan:Nissan Frontier (international), an alternative nameplate for the NP300/Navara on some markets. Nissan Frontier, a rebadged NP300/Navara from 1997 to 2021, then became a separate model since 2021. Nissan Frontier Pro, a rebadged Dongfeng Z9 that will be available from 2025.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2023 Nissan Frontier vehicles on record

Other Nissan Frontier model years

2023 Nissan Frontier — frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2023 Nissan Frontier. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Nissan Frontier get?

The 2023 Nissan Frontier has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.