2007 Nissan Frontier vs 2009 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Nissan Frontier | 2009 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 520 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 97 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,800 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 222 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 113 | 4 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 75 | 1 |
| Engine | 72 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 38 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 28 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 12 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 61 | 0 |
| Stalling | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Overheating | 21 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 17 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 13 | 0 |
2007 Nissan Frontier
2009 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.