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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

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2004532
2005617
2006520
2007136
200837
200959
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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

Power Train complaints

222 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2024
Power Train

In December 2023 I noticed a bad discoloration of the coolant in my 2007 Nissan Frontier. I took the truck to the local Nissan dealership and had them flush the coolant system. There were no warning lamps or messages. There were no other symptoms or problems prior to that. Receipt available for this service. Then in May 2023 the…

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In December 2023 I noticed a bad discoloration of the coolant in my 2007 Nissan Frontier. I took the truck to the local Nissan dealership and had them flush the coolant system. There were no warning lamps or messages. There were no other symptoms or problems prior to that. Receipt available for this service. Then in May 2023 the transmission began shifting extremely hard. Upon checking the coolant it was the consistency of strawberry milkshake. The truck was taken to a local transmission shop and they rebuilt the transmission assembly along with replacing the radiator and flushing the system. This work was completed June 3, 2024. Receipt is available for this service. With continuing to see the coolant have a consistency of strawberry milkshake, I reached out to the local Nissan dealership for them to tell me there had been a recall for this. Upon doing further research, I have learned there actually wasn't a recall but an extended warranty offered that Nissan did not willingly let owners know about. $4,500.00 later I still have the same problem I started with and am fearful this truck will fail as I'm driving on the highway and am concerned about my safety. Nissan knew when they flushed the coolant in December 2023 of this problem and said nothing. Vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI #11599189

Mileage unknown · May 18, 2023
Power Train

Radiator coolant leaked into transmission after125,000 miles

NHTSA ODI #11522711

Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2022
Power Train

The radiator cracked, leaking water in to the transmission cooler, causing contamination of the transmission fluid. The caused the transmission to instantly malfunction, ruining all internal electronic parts. No warning signs, service lights, etc. before the transmission was damaged. Transmission repair shop says this is very co…

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The radiator cracked, leaking water in to the transmission cooler, causing contamination of the transmission fluid. The caused the transmission to instantly malfunction, ruining all internal electronic parts. No warning signs, service lights, etc. before the transmission was damaged. Transmission repair shop says this is very common and is going to cost $3900 to repair the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI #11495641

Mileage unknown · May 27, 2022
EnginePower Train

This is known problem you refused to force Nissan to recall. At a minimum Nissan should have been required to notify owners of the problem. They did not. My radiator has failed allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid destroying the transmission. I have 96,000 miles on my vehicle. I would have gladly paid out of …

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This is known problem you refused to force Nissan to recall. At a minimum Nissan should have been required to notify owners of the problem. They did not. My radiator has failed allowing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid destroying the transmission. I have 96,000 miles on my vehicle. I would have gladly paid out of pocket to replace the defective radiator to save the transmission, but since I was not notified of the problem, now I have to potentially replace the transmission.

NHTSA ODI #11466328

Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2021
EnginePower Train

I was driving down my driveway and my truck just wouldn’t move i always fill my fluids and get flushes on time when I got my last oil change they said there was milked goo goo in my coolant

NHTSA ODI #11427337

Mileage unknown · Jun 11, 2021
Power Train

I, just found that Nissan had a malfunctioning in the 2007 Nissan Frontier pick up trucks. I, have 2007 Nissan Frontier LE truck where my transmission has been acting up. Have, to give it alot of rpms for it to take off, but once it gets going its does ok. Keep, in mind it doesn't down shift down at all and the OD light stays on…

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I, just found that Nissan had a malfunctioning in the 2007 Nissan Frontier pick up trucks. I, have 2007 Nissan Frontier LE truck where my transmission has been acting up. Have, to give it alot of rpms for it to take off, but once it gets going its does ok. Keep, in mind it doesn't down shift down at all and the OD light stays on. Could, you please help me? Could, it be a blown fuse? My, cell is [XXX] email is [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ODI #11420527

100,005 miles · Feb 13, 2021
Power Train

2007 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB: ENTERING THE 100,000 MILE MARKER THE TRUCK STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SKIPPING. THEN THE TRUCK STALLED WHILE AT THE GROCERY STORE. I TRIED TO GET IT STARTED AND AFTER 15 MINUTES IT DID START. AAA TESTED BATTERY, STARTER AND ALTERNATORS. THEY WERE ALL FINE. LATER DROVE TRUCK TO CONTINUE GROCERY SHO…

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2007 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB: ENTERING THE 100,000 MILE MARKER THE TRUCK STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT WAS SKIPPING. THEN THE TRUCK STALLED WHILE AT THE GROCERY STORE. I TRIED TO GET IT STARTED AND AFTER 15 MINUTES IT DID START. AAA TESTED BATTERY, STARTER AND ALTERNATORS. THEY WERE ALL FINE. LATER DROVE TRUCK TO CONTINUE GROCERY SHOPPING AND IT STALLED IN THE MAIN TRAFFIC LANE. PUSHED TRUCK TO SAFER PLACE. THEN IT STARTED AGAIN. AUTOZONE COMPUTER TEST REVEALED SENSOR P)335 AND A RECOMMENDATION TO REPLACE FLYWHEEL. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALED ISSUES WITH POWER TRAIN AND ANTI FREEZE ENTERING THE TRANSMISSION DUE TO FAULTY PARTS. NEARLY 3000. REPORTS OF SAME ISSUE. DISAPPOINTED THAT NISSAN DID NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR USE OF COMPROMISED MATERIALS IN BUILDING THEIR CARS AND TRUCKS. IF NISSAN IS USING FAULTY OR WEAK MATERIALS, THEN MIGHT AS WELL BUY AMERICAN.

NHTSA ODI #11396128

168,000 miles · Jan 22, 2021
Electrical SystemPower Train

I BOUGHT THE 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER OFF A DEALERSHIP AS A USED VEHICLE WITH NO WARRANTY. ONE WEEK LATER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP, THE FOLLOWING WEEK THE SLIPPAGE WAS WORSE UNTIL IT LOST POWER AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT'S A POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTE…

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I BOUGHT THE 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER OFF A DEALERSHIP AS A USED VEHICLE WITH NO WARRANTY. ONE WEEK LATER THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP, THE FOLLOWING WEEK THE SLIPPAGE WAS WORSE UNTIL IT LOST POWER AND IT LEFT ME STRANDED IN A PARKING LOT. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT IT'S A POSSIBILITY THAT THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER HAD GONE OUT AND IT WOULD BE CLOSE TO $5,000 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION FUSE KEEPS BLOWING OUT ONCE THE TRUCK IS STARTED. THE MECHANIC SAID IT COULD BE A POSSIBILITY THAT IT WAS CROSS CONTAMINATION SINCE NISSAN WAS KNOWN FOR FAULTY RADIATORS. SO I'M STUCK WITH A TRUCK PAYMENT THROUGH A LOAN WITH A TRANSMISSION OUT AND I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE IT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE FROM PEOPLE HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11389494

80,000 miles · Oct 18, 2020
Power Train

I BOUGHT A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP IN BOISE IDAHO CALLED LARRY H MILLER I PURCHASE A VEHICLE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED IT WAS MAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END COME TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE TRANSMISSION OF THE RADIATOR FALTERS AND I HAD COOLANT IN MY RADIATOR AND MY RADIATOR COOLANT IN MY TRANSMISSI…

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I BOUGHT A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER FROM A CAR DEALERSHIP IN BOISE IDAHO CALLED LARRY H MILLER I PURCHASE A VEHICLE AND ABOUT A MONTH LATER I NOTICED IT WAS MAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END COME TO FIND OUT WHAT IS THE TRANSMISSION OF THE RADIATOR FALTERS AND I HAD COOLANT IN MY RADIATOR AND MY RADIATOR COOLANT IN MY TRANSMISSION I CALLED LARRY H MILLER AND THERE WAS A $500 COPAY TO PAY BEFORE THEY WOULD EVEN LOOK AT IT I DID NOT HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY STICKING AROUND IT'S NOT IN MY PAPERWORK ANYWHERE ABOUT A $500 COPAY IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AT THE TIME OF FAULT AND APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER THE TRUCK WENT TOTALLY BLANK TRANSMISSION WENT TOTALLY OUT I FROM WHEN I UNDERSTAND I'M STUCK WITH IT I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF MESON WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO TO PAY FOR THE TRANSMISSION SIT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND I'M BEING GARNISHED FOR THE VEHICLE AS WE SPEAK. THE NOISE THAT IT WOULD MAKE HIS AS IF SOMEBODY WOULD RAN OVER A RUMBLE STRIP AND THAT NOISE STARTED BETWEEN 43 AND 48 MILES AN HOUR

NHTSA ODI #11364905

108,000 miles · Jul 20, 2020
Electrical SystemPower Train

TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT FLUID CONTAMINATION DUE TO FAULTY RADIATOR!

NHTSA ODI #11340521

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.