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2007 Nissan Frontier

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Frontier years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Frontier are substantially higher than the model-year median of 64.

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520Owner complaints

Model-year median: 64

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
66
2004532
2005617
2006520
2007136
200837
200959
2010
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
222Fuel System, Gasoline
113Fuel/propulsion System
75Engine
72Engine And Engine Cooling
62
All reported categories
Air Bags
38Electrical System
28Unknown Or Other
22Fuel System, Other
12Tires
9Vehicle Speed Control
8Suspension
6Service Brakes, Hydraulic
5Steering
5Structure
5Service Brakes
4Wheels
4Exterior Lighting
1Parking Brake
1Seat Belts
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

461 reports with mileage · 59 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 222 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 113 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 75 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Air Bags complaints

38 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2015
Air Bags

LETTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THE AIRBAG SENSOR (WHICH WAS RECALLED) REPAIRED ON HIS 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER; REPLY TO ATTN: JOSIAH MANZO/ORLANDO OFFICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED NISSAN REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAGS ON HIS VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICL…

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LETTER ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REQUESTING ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THE AIRBAG SENSOR (WHICH WAS RECALLED) REPAIRED ON HIS 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER; REPLY TO ATTN: JOSIAH MANZO/ORLANDO OFFICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED NISSAN REFUSED TO FIX THE AIR BAGS ON HIS VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON JANUARY 3, 2013. THE SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED HIM, THE AIR BAG MODULE HAD FAILED INTERNALLY AND THE REPAIR ESTIMATE WAS $ 945.35. THE DEALER REFUSED REPAIR, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED THERE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10670046

75,000 miles · Dec 11, 2014
Air BagsEngineFuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V690000 (AIR BAGS) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V690000 (AIR BAGS) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 01/23/15*LJ

NHTSA ODI #10663683

80,200 miles · Nov 25, 2014
Air Bags

AIR BAG FLASHING LIGHT STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. I HAVE TRIED RESETTING BUT IT ONLY WORK FOR A SHORT WHILE. I'M CONCERN THAT IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE ADVICE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10660899

107,000 miles · Apr 11, 2014
Air BagsCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD, AND TWO BROKEN VERTEBRAE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, LACERATIONS TO THE HEAD, AND TWO BROKEN VERTEBRAE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 7/7/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE LEFT REAR OF THE TRUCK THEN HIT A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER'S NECK WAS BROKE IN 3 PLACES, RECEIVED A WOUND ON THE HEAD THAT REQUIRED 30 STAPLES. UPDATED 7/14/2014 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10579145

132,000 miles · Oct 18, 2013
Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS INELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS INELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

NHTSA ODI #10548371

93,000 miles · Sep 19, 2010
Air Bags

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM OFF. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10356355

25,000 miles · Mar 9, 2010
Air Bags

THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT MAY TURN ON (INDICATING THAT THE AIRBAG IS OFF) WITH A SEATED PASSENGER WEARING A SEAT BELT. NISSAN DEALERSHIP CANNOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM -- BROUGHT IT IN THREE TIMES IN 2009 AND 2010. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10318216

27,050 miles · Jan 13, 2009
Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL NISSAN FRONTIERS NEED TO BE RECALLED REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND SALT ISSUES. THE RECALL ONLY APPLIED TO VEHICLES REGISTERED IN COLD STATES. THE CONTACT LIVES IN TUCSON, AZ AT 2,000 FT. ELEVATION. HE OWNS A WINTER CABIN AT 9,000 FT. AND STATED THAT HE WOU…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL NISSAN FRONTIERS NEED TO BE RECALLED REGARDING THE AIR BAGS AND SALT ISSUES. THE RECALL ONLY APPLIED TO VEHICLES REGISTERED IN COLD STATES. THE CONTACT LIVES IN TUCSON, AZ AT 2,000 FT. ELEVATION. HE OWNS A WINTER CABIN AT 9,000 FT. AND STATED THAT HE WOULD EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUES AS SOMEONE WHO RESIDES IN A COLD STATE. HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V690000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 27,050.

NHTSA ODI #10254914

Official recalls

1

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 29, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP12004 · Transmission Failures

Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.