Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Nissan Frontier owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Symptoms began as random hard shifts, then progressed to a sudden loss of power and high rpms. If the vehicle was turned off and on, the transmission would engage and you could drive a couple hundred feet before it began slipping again. I used this tactic of turning it off and on again to get the vehicle off of the highway. Vehicle has not been sent to shop as of yet. Taking a turn, my Nissan Frontier 2007 suddenly stops right in the middle of the street causing traffic jam, I was lucky enough not to be t-boned with my kids seating on the back. Nissan knew about is but never advised costumers about it to open a recall campaign. Need help with this. Truck was bought brand new at the dealer.
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 two issues with my airbag the emblem was not the cause of the sensor going off. They claim it is the airbag module. They would not cover that repair even though the emblem led to the airbag module going bad. This is the second airbag recall on airbags( previous was in 2008). The cost for an airbag module is over $1000 and I find that unacceptable.
On my 2007 Nissan Frontier my air bag light has come on and my Regular Repair shop has brought to my attention about the air bag sensor recall. The dealership in my area states that my vehicle does not fall under this recall but I am truly afraid of my husband or myself getting hurt if this is not fixed. We are in our 80"s and can not afford to have this issue fixed and feel as we should not have to fix this problem when there are so m any of these recalls out there. Please Help
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21E012000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to Nissan of elk grove (8590 laguna grove dr, elk grove, ca 95757, [phone]) to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 08V690000 (air bags). The contact stated that the mechanic was unable to perform the recall repair or software update. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed prior to the recall remedy being performed. The contact declined. The contact stated that after leaving the dealer, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was not illuminated prior to aborting the software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 28367938. The contact was informed that it was the dealer's discretion as to the next steps to be taken. …
On jan. 3rd. 2013 the red air bag light came on in our 2007 Nissan Frontier we took it to Nissan and they refused to do anything about. Front crash zone sensor "csz" the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator. My daughter had looked up our truck on line & found there had been a recall on these airbags sensors for certain vehicles. We even have the recall letter & still they won't do anything. The man that works or worked for Nissan in melbourne , florida , when I told him my daughter had found the recall on line , his Smart remark was, " you can find anything on the internet, you can even find santa claus if you look". We have not gotten anything done as of this date. May 29, 2015. We were in contact with Nissan"s main office , many times. The mileage was approximately 49,400 at the time.
The airbag sensor began flashing when driving on a highway and the error code is for the passenger seatbelt. The non-dealer mechanic was not able to repair and the airbags are deactivated. The engine control module failed when the vehicle was in motion on a city street. The ECM is not available from Nissan or after market for this 10 year old vehicle. The ECM cannot be rebuilt. Thus, this low mileage vehicle in otherwise excellent condition is now junk. Nissan has failed to provide expected vehicle reliability and consumer protections. Apparently, Nissan ceased manufacture (including after market) of this critical engine component soon after initial sale without making any provisions for replacement upon failure. I am told that this is a standard business practice for Nissan.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a broken neck, lacerations to the head, and two broken vertebrae. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 107,000. Updated 7/7/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was struck on the left rear of the truck then hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer's neck was broke in 3 places, received a wound on the head that required 30 staples. Updated 7/14/2014
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal
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,…
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.
Airbag complaints in other Frontier years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2007 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Nissan Frontier, 7% of the model year's 520 complaints. The component named most often is frontal (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Nissan Frontier airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 08V-690 (frontal, Dec 29, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Nissan Frontier airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.