2023 Nissan Frontier: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689405 (filed 09/24/2025): “We have a fleet of 2023-2025 nissan frontiers. starting in december of 2024 we began having problems with the vehicles electrical system going wild and shutting the trucks down. it causes all of the lights to come on and the truck to stall and not restart, we did not realize that we had a problem…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689406 (filed 09/24/2025): “We have a fleet of 2023-2025 nissan frontiers. starting in december of 2024 we began having problems with the vehicles electrical system going wild and shutting the trucks down. it causes all of the lights to come on and the truck to stall and not restart, we did not realize that we had a problem…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11689407 (filed 09/24/2025): “We have a fleet of 2023-2025 nissan frontiers. starting in december of 2024 we began having problems with the vehicles electrical system going wild and shutting the trucks down. it causes all of the lights to come on and the truck to stall and not restart, we did not realize that we had a problem…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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