2023 Ford F-150 vs 2023 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Ford F-150 | 2023 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 407 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 377 | 82 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 156 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 39 | 15 |
| Engine | 27 | 13 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 27 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 9 |
| Structure | 21 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 12 |
| Loss of power | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
2023 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.