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2013 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 48 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Nissan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Nissan Frontier, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Nissan Frontier owner complaints

Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Frontier, describing incidents dated May 1, 2013 to September 16, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Air Bags 15 complaints
  • Electrical System 8 complaints
  • Power Train 6 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 6 complaints
  • Seat Belts 5 complaints
  • Engine 4 complaints

Of the 48 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 48 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11724649 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11698520 · Filed

    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…

  • ODI #11588084 · Filed

    Air bag light will not go off. Afraid will deploy. Dealer no problem just censor. Did not have part to fix.

Read all 48 complaints

Circuit Breaker Installation could cause Short

NHTSA #14V052000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice

Reported February 12, 2014 · Nissan North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 13,535 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified March 17, 2014 · Vehicles built November 28, 2012 – December 13, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

Safety consequence

The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Nissan Frontier model years

Check your 2013 Nissan Frontier VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Nissan Frontier at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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