2007 Nissan Frontier Reliability
The 2007 Nissan Frontier has 520 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and fuel system. Compared with nearby Frontier model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Frontier's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
520
NHTSA owner complaints
2
Recall campaigns
6
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Nissan Frontier complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2024. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 222 | 43% |
| Fuel system | 125 | 24% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 75 | 14% |
| Engine | 72 | 14% |
| Engine & cooling | 62 | 12% |
| Air bags | 38 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 28 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 4% |
2007 Nissan Frontier recalls
2 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V690000 | Dec 29, 2008 | Air bags — frontal | Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, Frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new… |
| 10E019000 | May 20, 2010 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower arm | Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501zq00a, 54500zq00a, 551a1zq00a, 551a0zq00a , 54501ea00a, 54500ea00a, 551a1ea500, 551a0ea500, 54501zr00a, and 54500zr00a, sold between November 25, 2009 and May 14, 2010 as replacement parts… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby Frontier years
Verdicts compare these Frontier model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 532 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2006 | 617 | 7 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 520 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2008 | 136 | 6 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 2009 | 37 | 5 | Air bags | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2007 Nissan Frontier on the used market
- 20 of 125 2007 Nissan Frontier listings in CarWhere's lifespan study showed 200,000 miles or more.
What to check on a used 2007 Nissan Frontier
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 2 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
Check this exact car
Any 2007 Nissan Frontier can be better or worse than its model year. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015. Free preview first; the full report is $12.99, one time.
2007 Nissan Frontier reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Nissan Frontier reliable?
The 2007 Nissan Frontier has 520 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about powertrain / transmission and fuel system. Compared with nearby Frontier model years (2005–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Frontier's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Nissan Frontier problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Nissan Frontier are powertrain / transmission (222), fuel system (125), fuel / propulsion system (75), engine (72). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Nissan Frontier, including 08V690000 (air bags — frontal) and 10E019000 (suspension — front / control arm / lower arm). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Nissan Frontier compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 617 complaints and 7 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 136 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 520 complaints and 2 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Nissan Frontier?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 Frontier, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.