1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. Air Bags

Nissan Frontier Air Bags Problems

150
Owner complaint records in our dataset
19
Years with records
1999–2017
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 150 stored complaint records:

  • 29 indicate a crash
  • 26 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • warning light · 22 records
  • passenger seat · 19 records
  • airbag light · 18 records
  • failure mileage · 15 records
  • front passenger · 12 records
  • light illuminated · 12 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi36
30–60k mi32
100–150k mi26
1–30k mi22
150–400k mi6

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • December 28, 2019 · 124,000 miles

    Air Bags

    I was in an accident on 12/28/19 and both of my airbags deployed. The drivers side however did not blow up enough to help me or even contact me at all and i suffered a concussion. I was traveling about 20 mph on a city street when a driver pulled out right in front of me and we collided.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11296729

    2003 records in this system

  • December 27, 2019 · 72,640 miles

    Air Bags

    Airbag light comes on when ignition turned on and remains blinking/flashing until ignition turned off. Remains on whether standing still or in motion at any speed

    ODI 11291714

    2014 records in this system

  • October 23, 2019 · 160,000 miles

    Air Bags

    AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON BLINKING

    ODI 11271260

    2005 records in this system

  • October 22, 2019 · 160,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Air bag diagnostic code indicates front crash sensor defective

    ODI 11309063

    2005 records in this system

  • September 25, 2019 · 49,100 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts · Seats

    I have repeatedly gotten indicators (via vehicle's computer) of air bag failure, on a vehicle of low mileage, which has never been in an accident, and has gotten failures regarding the front passenger seat, which is rarely used. The first time, the dealer replaced the seatback and airbag under warranty. The second time the dealer replaced the seatbelt assembly. How, the 3rd time, they tell me that the same seat -…

    ODI 11265482

    2011 records in this system

  • June 8, 2019 · 84,350 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    Passenger airbag warning light illuminated. In motion from a parking lot. Fuel gauge suddenly fell to empty on 07/10/2019 lights on dash illuminated showing need for upcoming service and tire pressure low.

    ODI 11229588

    2006 records in this system

  • June 3, 2019 · 30,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 35 mph around a curve, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact's vehicle crashed into a corner post on a farm. The contact stated that the impact moved the post a couple of inches into the farm. Only the side air bags deployed. The air bag indicator illuminated. The contact sustained some cuts, bruises, and soreness…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11256867

    2011 records in this system

  • May 18, 2019 · 55,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    The air bag warning light has been flashing on my instrument panel since spring of 2019. Brought to a couple different places and they can't clear the code. Says no air bag detected. I haven't fixed it yet...cuz i ain't got the money. The vehicle was in motion on highway when light came on. There is no varying of light...stays on continually.

    ODI 11289052

    2015 records in this system