2010 Nissan Frontier air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 19 complaints for the 2010 Nissan Frontier, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver's side air bag erroneously deployed without a crash or impact as a result, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed into a fence. The driver sustained injuries to both legs, chest, and neck. Medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 06/08/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier. After the vehicle was started, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,537.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Nissan Frontier
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints