Model year record

2007 Nissan Frontier

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 699 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V690000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 242,720
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-12-29
Owners notified: 2009-01-26

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	215	109,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	103	53,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	75	71,600 mi
Engine	72	98,021 mi
Engine and engine cooling	50	101,444 mi
Air bags	36	80,200 mi
Electrical system	27	72,000 mi
Unknown or other	22	93,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	9	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	8	100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	8	83,984 mi
Fuel system, other	7	55,410 mi
Tires	6	70,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	5	49,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	5,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	5	65,000 mi
Steering	5	54,300 mi
Suspension	5	150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	4	22,000 mi
Service brakes	4	70,000 mi
Structure: body	4	61,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	3	33,000 mi
Wheels	3	78,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	2	25,000 mi
Power train: driveline	2	20,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	2,000 mi
Electrical system: software	1	10,802 mi
Exterior lighting	1	86,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	1	55,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	2,691 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	2,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	—
Parking brake	1	2,691 mi
Seat belts	1	67,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	1	23,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	21,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	4,700 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.