2023 Nissan Frontier vs 2023 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Nissan Frontier | 2023 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 382 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 178 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–22 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 154 |
| Power Train | 12 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 39 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 59 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 29 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 44 |
| Battery drain | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 62 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
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.