10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,214 miles

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problem #7

Mar 302021

Frontier

  • 272,000 miles
Passenger airbag will not turn on with factory key.

- Winchester, TN, USA

problem #6

Aug 312006

Frontier 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 44,500 miles
: the contact stated the moment the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. Update 11/21/2006 - the consumer was told that when the light is illuminated that means that the air bag will not deploy in the event of an accident.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #5

Sep 142002

Frontier

  • miles
While braking for a red light ABS failed allowing vehicle to go through intersection and causing accident. Airbags did not deploy in front end collision.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #4

Oct 082002

(reported on)

Frontier

  • miles
When coming to a stop light and applying brakes, they failed to stop the truck. The truck had continuous motion into the intersection and hit another vehicle on the drivers rear tire area. The pedal was half way down to the floor upon impact and the air bags failed to deploy.

- Odessa, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 292002

Frontier 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states vehicles air bag failed to deploy when vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle and found nothing wrong. Dealership will not supply consumer with a copy of their report. Photos attached.

- Snow Camp, NC, USA

problem #2

Apr 012001

Frontier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Consumer contacted a Firestone dealer to have wheel alignment done, thinking tires were at fault. Mechanic stated front right caster cannot be adjusted. Consumer stated seat rattled. Window molding was replaced. Passenger side air bag warped, dealer replaced air bag module.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 142001

(reported on)

Frontier

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The passenger side air bag was lifted out of its compartment, a new cover was installed but this did not alleviate the problem. Nlm

- Tucson, AZ, USA