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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

What owners actually said

520 reports
105,000 miles · Dec 30, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN IT BEGAN TO SLIP AT ROUND 45 MPH. THE SHIFTING THEN BECAME VERY HARD. I LOOKED ON-LINE AND SAW WEBSITES DISCUSSING TRANSMISSION/RADIATOR PROBLEMS. I OPENED MY RADIATOR AND SAW IT WAS VERY MILKY IN COLOR. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF A …

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I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN IT BEGAN TO SLIP AT ROUND 45 MPH. THE SHIFTING THEN BECAME VERY HARD. I LOOKED ON-LINE AND SAW WEBSITES DISCUSSING TRANSMISSION/RADIATOR PROBLEMS. I OPENED MY RADIATOR AND SAW IT WAS VERY MILKY IN COLOR. TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION BECAUSE OF A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10557710

62,000 miles · Dec 20, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE FUEL SENSOR GAUGE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

NHTSA ODI #10556768

120,000 miles · Nov 13, 2013
Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION ERRONEOUSLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION ERRONEOUSLY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT RADIATOR FLUID WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURE REGARDING THE RADIATOR LEAK AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 01/09/14*LJ

NHTSA ODI #10552096

129,331 miles · Oct 25, 2013
Engine

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE THREE TRUCKS THAT ARE IDENTICAL, THIS IS SECOND OF THE THREE THAT THE CONVERTERS WENT BAD (APPROX SAME MILEAGE). FIRST TRUCK ENGINE WENT BAD 5 MONTHS LATER. WE'LL SEE IF THE ENGINE HOLDS UP IN THIS TRUCK ALSO. THIRD TRUCK OF THE SET LUCKILY NO ISSUES BUT WE READ THAT A LOT OF C…

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CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE THREE TRUCKS THAT ARE IDENTICAL, THIS IS SECOND OF THE THREE THAT THE CONVERTERS WENT BAD (APPROX SAME MILEAGE). FIRST TRUCK ENGINE WENT BAD 5 MONTHS LATER. WE'LL SEE IF THE ENGINE HOLDS UP IN THIS TRUCK ALSO. THIRD TRUCK OF THE SET LUCKILY NO ISSUES BUT WE READ THAT A LOT OF CONVERTERS ON NISSANS ARE FAILING AND CAUSING SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE. NISSAN TOLD US THEY COULD NOT HELP, BUT TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY. SO HERE WE ARE. THANKS *TR

NHTSA ODI #10549564

121,200 miles · Oct 25, 2013
Engine

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ENGINE WENT BAD 5 MONTHS LATER AND NOW VEHICLE NEEDS CONVERTERS AGAIN! THIS IS ONE OF THREE TRUCKS WE HAVE - ALL EXCACTLY ALIKE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10549563

80,159 miles · Oct 18, 2013
EnginePower Train

OUR TRUCK OVERHEATED ON 10/17/13. THE GARAGE INFORMED US THE INTERNAL RADIATOR HAD BUSTED AND HAD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE RADIATOR. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC IT HAD BEEN THIS WAY FOR AWHILE. THERE WAS NOTHING TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM THIS MAJOR. NISSAN COULD NOT EXPLAIN HO…

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OUR TRUCK OVERHEATED ON 10/17/13. THE GARAGE INFORMED US THE INTERNAL RADIATOR HAD BUSTED AND HAD LEAKED ANTIFREEZE INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID INTO THE RADIATOR. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC IT HAD BEEN THIS WAY FOR AWHILE. THERE WAS NOTHING TO INDICATE THERE WAS A PROBLEM THIS MAJOR. NISSAN COULD NOT EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED NOR WHY ONLY THAT IF WE GIVE THEM 2500 THEY WILL REPLACE THE RADIATOR AND THE TRANSMISSION. THIS RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION ARE BOTH FACTORY INSTALLED. I THINK THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE AS THIS WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND THE TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT AND LEAVE YOU STRANDED. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR THAT MOST PEOPLE CANNOT UNDERTAKE. SO FAR WE HAVE PAID $300 FOR A "BAND-AID" FIX UNTIL WE CAN FIND A WAY TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A DEFINITE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONTIER 4.0L AND IT'S ONLY FAIR TO SAY THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FACTORY RADIATORS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10548487

120,000 miles · Oct 18, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE STARTING THE TRUCK. IT WAS PLACE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THE RESULT WAS THAT A SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK WAS NOT WORKING. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ONE WEEK AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE NOTICE STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I EMAILED NISSAN TO COMPLAIN …

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THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE STARTING THE TRUCK. IT WAS PLACE ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND THE RESULT WAS THAT A SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK WAS NOT WORKING. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ONE WEEK AFTER THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE NOTICE STATED THAT THE WARRANTY WOULD TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM. I EMAILED NISSAN TO COMPLAIN AND NEVER HEARD FROM THEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10548378

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

95,000 miles · Oct 17, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED TRANSMISSION COOLER WHICH ALLOWS COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THIS CATASTROPHIC EVENT - IT JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN HAPPENED. THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $7,000 - NISSAN DID NOT COVE…

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DIAGNOSED AS A FAILED TRANSMISSION COOLER WHICH ALLOWS COOLANT TO MIX WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THIS CATASTROPHIC EVENT - IT JUST ALL OF A SUDDEN HAPPENED. THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $7,000 - NISSAN DID NOT COVER $3,000 OF THIS AS THEY SAID IT WAS A "DEDUCTIBLE" - HOW CAN YOU HAVE A DEDUCTIBLE ON A DESIGN FLAW? *TR

NHTSA ODI #10548282

Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline

2007 NISSAN FRONTIER FUEL SENDER UNIT SERVICE ENGINE THE FUEL GAUGE GOES EMPTY AND YELLOW IS ON. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10547301

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.