Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Nissan Frontier
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Nissan Frontier has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 520 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E019000 LOWER LINK REPLACEMENT PARTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V690000 FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR HOUSING/ROAD SALT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 222 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 113 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 75 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 62 complaints
- Air Bags 38 complaints
Of the 520 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 520 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Nissan Frontier has a relatively high number of owner complaints, particularly concerning the powertrain and fuel systems, which suggests reliability issues. Although it has only two recall campaigns, this does not sufficiently offset the higher complaint numbers. The data suggests potential common failures but lacks specificity, limiting precise assessments.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Engine cooling | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Replace air filters
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine
- Excessive vibration
- Power loss
- Check engine light
- Fuel smell
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Nissan Frontier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.