2023 Nissan Frontier: Forward Collision Avoidance complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Frontier that list the forward collision avoidance component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11729979 (filed 04/08/2026): “April 2 i was driving to an appt got off on access road and as i pulled up behind another vehicle the acceleration was faster than the pressure on the pedal warranted and the emergency stop-braking warning came on. after it was safe to proceed to my destination i proceeded to a parking spot as i tur…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11727766 (filed 03/29/2026): “Vehicle year/make/model: 2023 nissan frontier defect description: the wiring harness connected to the brake stop lamp switch on 2023 nissan frontier vehicles contains a design or manufacturing defect that causes premature switch failure. the defect results in the switch overheating and burning out,…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11605453 (filed 07/30/2024): “The nissan frontier (and perhaps other nissan vehicles employing the same system) equipped with the 'intelligent cruise control' (icc) exhibits dangerous behavior when a followed vehicle comes to a complete stop with icc enabled. when this occurs, the nissan will come to a complete stop, then a war…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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