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2023 Nissan Frontier Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier, 23% of its 66 total complaints for the year. Two crashes and one injury are tied to these reports, but no brake-related recall has been issued for this year.

Brakes complaints
15
23% of 66
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Emergency stop-braking warning activates unexpectedly along with unintended acceleration while pulling into a parking spot.
  • Fleet owners report the electrical system going wild, triggering every warning light and causing the truck to stall and not restart.
  • One owner reported the vehicle applying the brakes automatically during normal driving while a system-failure warning lit up the dashboard.
  • A trailer tow wiring harness failure melted the connector and blew a fusible link while towing, raising fire concerns.
  • Several complaints describe the brake warning symptoms appearing alongside broader electrical shutdowns rather than isolated brake hardware failure.

When 2023 Nissan Frontier brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 23, 2023, latest Apr 8, 2026.

2023 Nissan Frontier brakes complaints: complaints filed per month9Jul 2023Jan 2024Jul 2024Aug 2024Sep 2025Mar 2026Apr 2026
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2023 to Apr 2026; peak Sep 2025 (9).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Nissan Frontier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Frontier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20106 (10%)
  2. 201114 (22%)
  3. 20120 (0%)
  4. 20134 (8%)
  5. 20142 (5%)
  6. 20152 (6%)
  7. 20163 (7%)
  8. 20173 (8%)
  9. 20183 (12%)
  10. 20193 (11%)
  11. 20204 (17%)
  12. 20211 (5%)
  13. 202221 (19%)
  14. 202315 (23%)
  15. 20244 (18%)
  16. 20252 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2023 Frontier, which is 23% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2023 Frontier.
Did the 2023 Frontier brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to these brake complaints shows 2 crashes and 1 injury, with 0 fires reported.
How does 2023 compare to other Frontier years for brake complaints?
The 2023 Frontier's brake complaint share is 23%, higher than most other years, though 2025 shows a higher share at 25% and 2011 was 22%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.