repaired · 2015 Q2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.
2013 Nissan FrontierProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2013 Nissan Frontier, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-052 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 16, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Nissan Frontier has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
8Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Wheels
2Structure
2Service brakes, hydraulic
98 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 15 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 9 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 Nissan Frontier recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Frontier year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Frontier median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Nissan Frontier safety ratings
2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Frontier owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor located in front of the radiator had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle…
In Summer 2023 driving on uneven country road in Upstate New York hit a pothole and my airbag warning light came on. Then started to flash. Truck is still drivable BUT now The seatbelts no longer lock in place during a sudden stop Did research online Nissan has a Voluntary Service Campaign for this…
I felt like I was loosing control of my steering it was so scary I took my car to the closest service place which was Meineke which was 3 months ago well the same problem is back with my steering wheel and definitely isn't safe. I am reporting this to make sure that there isn't a safety issue I…
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