2007 Nissan Frontier Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2007 Nissan Frontier has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 242,720 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 699 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 08V690000 2008-12-29 242,720 affected
Defect

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…

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…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
215
1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
103
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
75
1crashes
ENGINE
72
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
50
AIR BAGS
36
2crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
22
1crashes1injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
8
Total complaints699

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: nhtsa campaign number:â 23e012000 (air bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-07-01

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2024-05-20

“Two weeks ago I received a recall for an airbag emblem issue for my vehicle. I set an appointment and in the time leading up to my appointment the airbag warning sensor came on. When I went in for the recall they repaired the recall but the warning light did not go off. They stated that there are…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2024-02-20

“Rear frame rusting by leaf spring . Not very safe to drive . It's known for the frame to rust but have not made a recall yet.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-10-13

“Radiator coolant leaked into transmission after125,000 miles”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-05-18

“Car accident put at risk to not be safe and defend myself with no air bag malfunction body suspension up to 4 car incident in major intersection. No warning lamps that appeared.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-01-20

“Car accident put at risk to not be safe and defend myself with no air bag malfunction body suspension up to 4 car incident in major intersection. No warning lamps that appeared.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2023-01-20

“Car accident put at risk to not be safe and defend myself with no air bag malfunction body suspension up to 4 car incident in major intersection. No warning lamps that appeared.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2023-01-20

Defect investigations

Investigation DP12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2016-10-22

Transmission Failures

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…

Investigation DP12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2016-10-22

Transmission Failures

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…

Investigation DP12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2016-10-22

Transmission Failures

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…

Investigation DP12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2016-10-22

Transmission Failures

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…

Investigation DP12004 Opened 2012-06-11 · closed 2016-10-22

Transmission Failures

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Nissan Frontier as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.