Is the 2007 Nissan Frontier a bad year?
520 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 222, 22× a quiet Frontier year.
Consider selling
Half of all transmission complaints about the 2007 Nissan Frontier were filed between 90k and 122k miles. You're at 108,000 miles.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Frontier owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 108,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 222 (43%) | 90k–122k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 126 (24%) | 80k–117k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Air bags | 38 (7%) | 74k–115k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Speed control | 8 (2%) | 76k–121k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 200 (38%) | 46k–77k miles · mostly behind | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Electrical system | 28 (5%) | 57k–100k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Brakes | 9 (2%) | 21k–79k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Engine and cooling | 8 (2%) | 85k–100k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Steering | 5 (1%) | 16k–80k miles · mostly behind | — |
| Tires | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 6 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 5 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 108,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 520 complaints: 6 mention a crash · 3 report an injury · 2 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Jul 2024.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Transmission cooler failed...transmission oil leaked into the engine coolant and engine coolant leaked into the transmission.
Transmission went into limp mode leaving driveway. Cleared by shutting off & restart. Did this twice then would not reset.
Known issues with faulty radiators is causing it to fail and mix antifreeze into the transmission causing the transmission to fail..
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 108,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Nissan Frontier: 2
The lower control link assembly has two cylindrical collars forming the inboard attachment points to the chassis. Due to an improper welding process some collars may contain welds that do not meet strength specifications. If the collar weld separates, the vehicle handling will deteriorate, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (Czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Nissan: 63
Repair instructions Nissan sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Nissan Frontier. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
MIL on with DTC P0448
Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves…
When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues…
If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if…
NHTSA defect investigations: 1
Transmission Failures
Neighbouring years
2006 Frontier: 617 complaints, consider selling · 2008 Frontier: 136 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission.
Every Nissan Frontier year
2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026 · All Frontier years side by side
Other Nissan models: Nissan 350Z · Nissan 370Z · Nissan Altima · Nissan Armada · Nissan Cube · Nissan Juke · Nissan Kicks · Nissan Leaf · Nissan Maxima · Nissan Murano · Nissan Pathfinder · Nissan Quest · Nissan Rogue · Nissan Rogue Sport · Nissan Sentra · Nissan Titan · Nissan Titan XD · Nissan Versa · Nissan Versa Note · Nissan Xterra. All makes and models.
Questions
Is the 2007 Nissan Frontier a bad year?
520 owner complaints to NHTSA. Transmission complaints: 222, 22× a quiet Frontier year. At 108,000 miles the tool says: Consider selling. Half of all transmission complaints about the 2007 Nissan Frontier were filed between 90k and 122k miles. You're at 108,000 miles.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Nissan Frontier?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: transmission and drivetrain (222), engine (126), air bags (38), speed control (8), fuel system (200). Half of the transmission complaints were filed between 90k–122k miles.
How many recalls does the 2007 Nissan Frontier have?
2 recall campaigns list this model year: Suspension (NHTSA 10E019000), Air bags (NHTSA 08V-690). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.