2022 Nissan Frontier — 2022 model shown · Photo: Just a Man, CC BY 4.0

Midsize pickups · D41 generation

2023 Nissan Frontier: reliability, problems and cost to own

Fair Below average

It scores 32 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,867 to own, including $3,326 in repairs.

Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Nissan Frontier.

Compare it with another car Find one for sale

Reliability

32/100

Below average

Repairs, 5 years

$3,326

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,714

21 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$21,628

$19,033 – $24,224, estimate

Recalls

on record

Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Transmission & drivetrain$844

Engine & cooling$653

Electrical system$590

Steering$467

Driver-assist & stability$331

Brakes$194

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

Tires › BeadApr 17, 2023 · campaign 23V273000
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2023 Titan and Frontier vehicles. The tires may have a tear in the inner bead which can cause a rapid loss of tire pressure.

Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Before you buy

Get a vehicle history report →Check for accidents, title problems and odometer rollbacks before you buy.Compare insurance quotes →Insurance is a big part of the cost to own, and it varies a lot by car.Check used-car loan rates →Get pre-approved before visiting a dealer so you can compare their offer.

These links go to independent sites. We don't earn anything from them.

Other years of the Nissan Frontier

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

Year	Reliability
2027	Not rated yet
2026	Not rated yet
2025	Not rated yet
2024	58/100
2023	32/100
2022	36/100
2021	90/100
2020	84/100
2019	88/100
2018	98/100
2017	92/100
2016	94/100
2015	96/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 32 out of 100, below average for midsize pickups; the 2015, 2016 and 2018 scored better.

Is the 2023 Nissan Frontier reliable?

It scores 32 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,326 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2023 Nissan Frontier cost to own?

About $17,867 over 5 years: $4,827 in lost value, $3,326 in repairs and $9,714 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,628 today.

What are the best years of the Nissan Frontier?

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (98/100) and the 2023 worst (32/100).

How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Frontier have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.