2013 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (15), Electrical System (8), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 15 | 31% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 17% |
| Power Train | 6 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 13% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 10% |
| Engine | 4 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 8% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Structure | 2 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-03-16
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 was not repaired becaus...
Electrical System - filed 2025-11-10
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Nissan Frontier. The vehicle was purchased in a private sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 98,107, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 183,101. The Carfax report...
Air Bags - filed 2024-05-10
Air bag light will not go off. Afraid will deploy. Dealer no problem just censor. Did not have part to fix.
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More for the 2013 Nissan Frontier
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.