2023 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 22 engine complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier, 33% of that year's 66 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 2,350 miles. Reported issues include a fire, sudden acceleration, and stalling tied to the auto start/stop system. No related recall is listed.
- Engine complaints
- 22
- 33% of 66
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 2,350 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine compartment smoking and catching fire while the vehicle was parked and not being driven.
- Some drivers describe the engine suddenly accelerating and lurching forward when the accelerator pedal was pressed, in one case leading to a multi-vehicle crash.
- Owners report the auto start/stop system shutting the engine off at a stop and then failing to restart, requiring a jump-start or tow.
- Several drivers describe the engine revving up to around 4,500 RPM and pushing the vehicle into overdrive on rolling hills while cruise control was active, making speed control feel unpredictable.
- Owners using adaptive cruise control report the engine suddenly surging to about 6,000 RPM after a lane change or while climbing a moderate hill, even though the vehicle had just slowed for traffic.
When 2023 Nissan Frontier engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 5, 2023, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Nissan Frontier
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA lists 22 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Frontier, which is 33% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2023 Nissan Frontier engine problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the engine issues reported on the 2023 Frontier.
- At what mileage do 2023 Nissan Frontier engine problems tend to happen?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2023 Frontier is 2,350 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2023 Nissan Frontier owners report?
- Owners describe a fire, sudden acceleration or lurching, stalling tied to the auto start/stop system, and RPM surges during cruise control use, including one crash and one fire among the complaints.