2023 Nissan Frontier vs 2023 Toyota Tundra
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 Nissan Frontier | 2023 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 400 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 181 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 162 |
| Power Train | 13 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 30 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 45 |
| Battery drain | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 35 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
2023 Nissan Frontier
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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.