2002 Nissan Frontier Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,604miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Nissan Frontier, 4% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,604 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Seat belt light on the dash turned on and continued flashing. The diagnosis read on it was tensioner on system restraint. Sensor was replaced but the srs light continued to flash and now has locked my seat belts. Driver's seat belt will not release so I have been having to drive without a seat belt. All wiring on sensors on the seat belt and under the seat have been checked and are fine so there must be a faulty sensor someplace or an electrical issue causing the seat belt to lock in place.”
NHTSA complaint #11398532, filed 2021-03, 142,000 miles“The car hit from front where the sensor of the airbags are and the airbags did not explode when they where supposed to. So we want to report this incident because what about if the driver would of gotten hurt or have had head injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10324787, filed 2010-04, 105,208 miles“Airbag light on dash keep blinking in the off/on position. Turn the airbag off, then back on and it started blinking and keeps blinking while truck is running.”
NHTSA complaint #10254782, filed 2009-01, 50,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle was involved in an accident when an ambulance hit the contact head on at 30-40 MPH. There was extensive damage to the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Seat belts were in use at the time of the accident and operated correctly however, injuries were sustained. There were not any air bag lights illuminated in the vehicle. The dealership has not been informed. Updated 7/5/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10159833, filed 2006-06, 22,000 miles“While traveling at 60 to 65 MPH, consumer states loss control of vehicle, side swiped another vehicle, and hit a concrete barrier. None of the vehicles airbags deployed. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004210, filed 2003-01Related service bulletins
- 10192513Jan 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags…
- 10192305Jan 27, 2014SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM)…
- 10025522Jan 27, 2014Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 5 | 13% |
| 2016 | 10 | 23% |
| 2015 | 10 | 30% |
| 2014 | 11 | 26% |
| 2013 | 15 | 31% |
| 2012 | 23 | 29% |
| 2011 | 16 | 25% |
| 2010 | 19 | 32% |
| 2009 | 9 | 24% |
| 2008 | 21 | 15% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 26 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 17 | 22% |
| 1998 | 12 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Frontier
25 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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