2007 Nissan Frontier Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 2 (D40) — 2005–2021.

20062008
Complaints
699
per 10K Sold
108.5
US Sales
64,397
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2007 Nissan Frontier Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1215 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:123,114 mi
#2103 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

Avg mileage:57,791 mi
#375 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:111,623 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Nissan Frontier.

Transmission / Drivetrain
215
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
123,114
Gasoline Fuel System
103
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,791
Fuel System
75
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
111,623
Engine Problems
72
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
134,382
Engine & Cooling
50
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
103,157
Airbags
36
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
153,919
Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,363
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,134
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
104,374
Fuel System, Other
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,480
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,967
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,052
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,540
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
46,330
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,031
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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2007 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2007 Nissan Frontier has 699 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 215 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (215 complaints, avg 123,114 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (103 complaints, avg 57,791 mi); Fuel System (75 complaints, avg 111,623 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 105,979 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Nissan Frontier include 9 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Nissan Frontier as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Nissan Frontier?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2007 Nissan Frontier shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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