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2013 Nissan Frontier recalls & problems

The 2013 Nissan Frontier has 1 safety recall and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags (15 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints48filed by owners
Crashes · fires5 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemFeb 12, 2014

Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 14V05200013,535 vehicles

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

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

2013 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC RWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

2013 Nissan Frontier King Cab PU/EC 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Frontier 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Frontier 2WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Frontier 2WD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Frontier 2WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Frontier 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Air bags1530138,000 mi
Electrical systemIntegrated trailer brake control; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer811055,500 mi
Power train600030,801 mi
Unknown or other600127,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal510020,000 mi
Seat belts510163,000 mi
Engine400036,000 mi
Wheels300013,500 mi
Service brakes2100—
Service brakes, hydraulicPedals and linkages2000—
StructureBody2100—
Trailer hitches1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.