2023 Nissan Frontier power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Nissan Frontier — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While underway at speeds under 20 mph. Vehicle hesitates and lurches creating a danger when taking off from a stop light. Vehicle may delay acceleration from a stop, which can feel unsafe in traffic and in merging situations.This activity is uncontrollable as the driver has no control and could…”
filed Jun 26, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed into a nearby lot with the assistance of bystanders. The vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer; however, the failure could…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 6 | 32% |
| 2022 Frontier | 24 | 22% |
| 2020 Frontier | 12 | 52% |
| 2019 Frontier | 7 | 25% |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 Frontier | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 Frontier | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Frontier | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Frontier | 6 | 14% |
| 2013 Frontier | 6 | 13% |
| 2012 Frontier | 20 | 26% |
| 2011 Frontier | 9 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.