2010 Nissan Frontier Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Nissan Frontier. Part of Generation 2 (D40) — 2005–2021.

20092011
Complaints
76
per 10K Sold
18.8
US Sales
40,427
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2010 Nissan Frontier Problems

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

#118 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:59,918 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:80,098 mi
Crash-related:1
#39 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:42,649 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Frontier.

Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
59,918
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,098
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,649
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
84,750
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Bumpers
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2010 Nissan Frontier

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~455,238 vehicles.

23V067000Air Bags:frontal
~404,690 affected

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

10V401000Equipment:electrical:navigational System(global Positioning System)
~7,948 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

10V372000Child Seat:tether: Connector/clip
~951 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NISSAN FRONTIER KING CAB VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 10, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 26, 2010. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE WELD BETWEEN THE TETHER ANCHOR AND THE SEAT GUSSET BRACKET IS OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, AND BASED ON NISSAN'S ENGINEERING JUDGMENT, THE TETHER ANCHOR COULD SEPARATE FROM THE SEAT WHEN TESTED UNDER THE CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.

10V208000Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm
~41,649 affected

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2009 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2010. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

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2010 Nissan Frontier — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Nissan Frontier reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Nissan Frontier has 76 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Frontier?
Top reported problems: Airbags (18 complaints, avg 59,918 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (14 complaints, avg 80,098 mi); Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 42,649 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 2010 Nissan Frontier?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,187 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Nissan Frontier?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Nissan Frontier include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 2010 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 455,238 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 Nissan Frontier?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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