2010 Nissan Frontier
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 59
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2010
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 59 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 78 |
| 2000 | 189 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 532 |
| 2006 | 617 |
| 2007 | 520 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 64 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
32% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing sensor/control module.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-30
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-03
The contact owns a 2010 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 local dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-13
Power train
27% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveshaft.
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I put my 2010 Nissan Frontier Truck into four wheel low to back my camper into its parking area. The parking area is located at the top of a slight incline.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-03
Vehicle won't shift right. Was on highway when it wouldn't go very fast or shift. Only 5 miles from home, I took it home and checked the radiator cap, it is full of pink frothy anti freeze and oil. (Milkshake)
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-28
Electrical system
15% · 9 reportsEngine
12% · 7 reportsService brakes
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Noticed e-brake no longer holding. Took to local shop. Told me need new e-brake pads and rear axle bearings, seals. Apparently bearing seals failed and gear oil saturated brake pads.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-03
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2010-05-20Suspension10V208000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Titan, Armada, QX56, Frontier, xterra, and pathfinder vehicles manufactured from November 19, 2009 through March 3, 2010. The lower control link assembly…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on May 20, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2010-07-12Suspension10E019000 Nissan is recalling certain front and rear lower links, p/nos. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, and 54500ZR00A, sold…
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected lower link free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2010-08-30Child seat10V372000 Nissan is recalling certain model year 2010 Nissan Frontier King CAB vehicles manufactured from June 10, 2010 through June 26, 2010. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal…
Remedy: The seat gusset containing the tether anchorage will be replaced with a new one free of charge. The safety recall began on August 30, 2010. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
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2010-09-14Equipment10E043000 Marathon is recalling certain seat covers, brand superhides with part numbers 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, and 630, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger…
Remedy: Marathon will notify owners of record and replace the seat cover free of charge. The safety recall began on September 14, 2010. Owners may contact marathon at 1-800-735-2769.
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2010-09-16Equipment10V401000 Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on…
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2012-06-11Defect petitionClosed 2016-10-22 Transmission Failures
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2023-12-08Air bags23V067000 Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Buy-smart checklist
2010 Nissan Frontier — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V208000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E019000 · Suspension
- Recall 10V372000 · Child seat
- Recall 10E043000 · Equipment
- Recall 10V401000 · Equipment
- Recall 23V067000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2010 Nissan Frontier reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Nissan Frontier is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Nissan Frontier?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Nissan Frontier have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.