2009 Nissan Frontier problems
The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 44 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns air bags. After that come drivetrain & axles (14%) and brakes (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 21% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 40 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 57,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2009 ranks 26th most-complained-about out of 27 model years of the Nissan Frontier with enough data (25 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan frontier. While driving 55 MPH, the contact detected smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan frontier. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the brakes failed after being depressed and the vehicle crashed into a lamp post. The crash caused no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the front lower control arm was detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 74,435.
My control arms are worn and I only have 55,000 miles on my truck. My tires are wearing and the front end pops, and it pulls to the right.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated the air bag warning light had been illuminated for two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.