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
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
14

Worst 2010 Nissan Frontier Problems

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

#118 complaints

AIR BAGS

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

POWER TRAIN

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:42,649 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Nissan Frontier.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS18159,918 mi
POWER TRAIN14180,098 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM942,649 mi
ENGINE784,750 mi
SERVICE BRAKES425,274 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE25,454 mi
STEERING290,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY21,500 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21114,000 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE114,035 mi
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING110,759 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR179,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM156,000 mi
PARKING BRAKE134,500 mi
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT141,000 mi
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)141,000 mi
SEAT BELTS1
SEATS1320 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC16,465 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
SUSPENSION162,000 mi
TIRES14,600 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
WHEELS1

Recalls for 2010 Nissan Frontier

14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,502,138 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

+ 4 more recalls

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