2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Nissan Frontier 2WD; the most frequently affected component is electrical system — fuses and circuit breakers. Owners filed 48 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #15 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints48

Crashes reported3in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Electrical system — Fuses and circuit breakersCampaign 14V052000 · 12 Feb 2014

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags15 · 38%

Electrical system6 · 15%

Power train6 · 15%

Unknown or other6 · 15%

Seat belts5 · 12%

Engine4 · 10%

Wheels3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20143

20159

20164

20173

20183

20196

20203

20211

20221

20234

20241

20251

20261

From owner complaints

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 exact issue.…
Electrical system · Dec 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle overheated and antifreeze spilled from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
Engine · May 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The vehicle would not shift into drive from neutral. After a few minutes of holding it in drive, i managed to get it to move forward. Then, i could not get it out of drive. It only moved forward. The problem fix is described in this youtube video perfectly. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf-qfaasmwo it was extremely…
Power train · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

I own a new nissan frontier sv 2013. With only 25,000 miles on the vehicle i was traveling down the highway then with a very short notice the vehicle started a right hard turn, then the low tire pressure light came on. I pulled within a minute to the shoulder of the road got out of the vehicle smelled burning rubber…
Tires · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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