FaultScore

2010 Nissan Frontier airbag problems

19 of the 76 complaints about the 2010 Nissan Frontier are about the airbag system — 25% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 59,757 miles.

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19

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

1

Injuries

Exactly what failed

AIR Bags 18 94.7%
Sensor/Control Module 1 5.3%

Airbags across every Nissan Frontier year

1998 12 4.7%
1999 17 6.6%
2000 12 4.7%
2001 11 4.3%
2005 14 5.5%
2006 27 10.5%
2007 38 14.8%
2008 21 8.2%
2010 19 7.4%
2011 16 6.3%
2012 23 9.0%
2013 15 5.9%
2014 11 4.3%
2015 10 3.9%
2016 10 3.9%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Columbus, OH

AIR BAGS

I took my truck in to a dealership to fix the airbag recall. I do not believe they fixed it because the airbag light is still on on my dash board. It is the only light on as this truck is low miles and regularly maintained.. I asked them and they just said, "we fixed it." However, they did not.

NHTSA complaint #11661500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Tuscon, AZ

AIR BAGS

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA complaint #11612320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Gordonsville, VA

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact scheduled an appointment where the vehicle was inspected but the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer opened a case, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11571592 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Dayton, OH

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11548641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mesa, AZ

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2010 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA complaint #11541519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Kenner, LA

AIR BAGS

Air bag light on and blinking I replace the crash sensor on the front of the truck and steel blinking

NHTSA complaint #11521316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Leesburg, FL

AIR BAGS

On October 29, 2016 my airbag light came on and stayed on. Took it to Jenkins Nissan of Leesburg FL. They charged me $95.00 to check the problem, then said it would be $800.00 to replace the module but if that didn’t work the next thing they could try would be $1,000.00, but they could not guarantee that it would fix the problem. Then my tire pressure light came on and stayed on about 3 years ago…same scenario with Jenkins Nissan… you pay us, but no guarantee that they can fix it. Then my horn stopped working about a year ago. Same scenario with Jenkins Nissan. I took my truck to another mechanic, everything is fixed for one price. The problem with everything was evidently connected. These issues in my opinion are safety hazards and should be recalled.

NHTSA complaint #11471266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 73,000 miles Washougal, WA

AIR BAGS

CENSOR FOR PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL NOT TURN OFF, NISSAN DEALER SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM, VEHICLE ONLY HAD 73K/MILES. IT HAS BEEN TO DEALER SHIP TWICE.

NHTSA complaint #11413647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 109,000 miles Palm BAY, FL

AIR BAGS

I HAVE TROUBLE SHOT THE AIRBAG LIGHT I HAVE THAT HAS BEEN BLINKING FOR A WEEK NOW. I CAN NOT FIGURE IT OUT. I HAVE NOTICED MANY POSTS ON FORUMS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I DO NOT HAVE A RECALL. THE SECOND ISSUE IS THE TRUCK IDLES ROUGH, I HAVE ALSO SEEN MANY FORUMS ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS WELL.

NHTSA complaint #11318793 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Odessa, TX

AIR BAGS

THE RECALL FOR AIRBAGS IT WAS INCOMPLETE AND NISSAN REFUSE TO COMPLETED

NHTSA complaint #11233098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 69,800 miles Brandon, FL

AIR BAGS

STARTED MY NISSAN UP AND NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON, NO ONE SITTING IN THE PASSAGER SEAT, IT BLINKS OFF AND ON ALL THE TIME NOW. I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY TELL ME THAT THE PASSAGER SEAT SENSOR IS BAD TO FIX IT IS GOING TO COST 2900.00. I DROVE IT THE DAY BEFORE AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE

NHTSA complaint #11131886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 59,757 miles Clearwater, FL

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE HAS FLASHING AIR BAG LIGHT ON. DEALER TELLS ME THE FIX COSTS $2,500 DOLLARS TO REPAIR! THE VEHICLE HAS 59,757 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PROBLEM IS A WEIGHT SEAT SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES TO FLASH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE ROOF ROLL OVER (TAKATA AIR BAG SENSOR''?.)

NHTSA complaint #11121498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 1,000 miles Molena, GA

AIR BAGS

PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON AND BLINKING SAYING SAYING AIR BAG NOT ON

NHTSA complaint #11015287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 139,000 miles Abilene, TX Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR IMPACT AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO BOTH LEGS, CHEST, AND NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. UPDATED 06/08/17*LJ *AS *DT

NHTSA complaint #10969578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 54,000 miles Corvallis, OR

AIR BAGS

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS NOT IN THE ON POSITION (LIGHT STAYS ON) WHEN SMALL STATURE FEMALE IS SITTING IN SEAT; SHE TRIED VARIOUS POSITIONS TO ACTIVATE IT (TURN OFF LIGHT) BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL; IT APPEARS THAT THE SENSORS ARE NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH TO PICK UP THE WEIGHT OF A PERSON UNDER 125 TO 130 POUNDS; VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND STATIONARY

NHTSA complaint #10944970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 27,537 miles Troy, NY

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,537.

NHTSA complaint #10809259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Mount Arlington, NJ

AIR BAGS

AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY STAYS ON, ACCORDING TO MANUAL IT MEANS THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH AIR BAG DEPLOYING IN A ACCIDENT, CALLED NISSAN HEADQUARTERS AND THEY WANT $125.00 TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. TO ME THIS SHOULD BE CORRECTED FOR FREE BECAUSE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10717540 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 45,000 miles Lowell, MA

AIR BAGS

AIR BAGS LIGHT KEEP STAY ON, REPLACE SPINAL CABLE FOR THE AIR BAGS, CALL NISSAN MANUFACTURER AND THEY WON'T DO THE RECALL, COST ME $1200.00 FOR THE REPAIR. SAW THE NEWS ON CNN THE RECALL FOR AIR BAG PROBLEM INCLUDE NISSAN.

NHTSA complaint #10649602 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 14,035 miles Peoria, IL

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRONIC SENSOR COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,035.

NHTSA complaint #10364403 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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