2008 Nissan Frontier Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 15%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 15% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ref recall 08v690000. Why would our truck not be part of this recall?. We live in an area which is surrounded by ocean so salt corrosion is common. I know several others that have similar issue not only frontiers. I understand the front crash sensor corrosion is common. Please do something about this before someone gets hurt due to airbags or deploying due to this common sensor issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11104614, filed 2018-06, 98,000 miles“On the 22nd of july 2016, my 2008 Nissan Frontier deployed both sides of its curtain airbags. I was traveling at roughly 3-5 MPH on freest road 618 outside of camp verde, arizona. The road had a slight inclin of maybe 1-2%, with slightly muddy ground due to it raining. My frontiers front left tire rolled onto a rounded rock no taller than 4-5 inches tall and slipped off of it to the left. The slipping off of the rock was when the curtain airbags deployed. I was in the drivers seat driving the vehicle and my little brother was in the passenger seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10896777, filed 2016-08, 113,000 miles“One day, all of the sudden, the flashing red airbag indicator light started flashing on the dash. I noticed there is major safety recall on my vehicle model and year for this exact problem, I've called the dealer where I bought this truck new, bill rapp Nissan, syracuse, ny and another local dealer , burdick Nissan, north syracuse, ny and they both indicated that my vehicle is not on their vehicle recall list. My understanding of this recall is that their is very serious safety concerns that, if in an accident, potentially my airbags would not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10660334, filed 2014-11, 85,000 miles“The local Nissan dealership diagnosed an airbag flashing light on the dash as a faulty seat belt retractor at about 33,000 miles and took corrective action. They insisted that the problem was fixed and said that it is now covered under parts warranty. Over the next 15,000 to 20,000 miles the fixed it two more times as a seat belt retractor, however the last time the light began to blink I took the vehicle and they gave me a new cause of the light. I was then told it was the passenger seat air bag sensor and that it was faulty and that it would cost me 1200 dollars to fix. …”
NHTSA complaint #10648983, filed 2014-10, 33,000 miles“Saw that there was an airbag item recall (NHTSA I.D.: 08V69000) for my vehicle. Airbag warning light is on. However, dealer says, No open campaigns and vehicle is out of the warranty period.”
NHTSA complaint #11581535, filed 2024-04Related recalls
- 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem…Covers: Nissan Frontier 2008–2011, Pathfinder 2008–2011, Xterra 2008–2011 +3 more
- 08V690000Dec 29, 2008Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut…Covers: Nissan Frontier 2005–2009, Pathfinder 2005–2009, Xterra 2005–2009
Related service bulletins
- 11007001Jul 8, 2024VOLUNTARY SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2005-2013 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA; DRIVER AIR BAG COVER CAMPAIGN ID #: PC945 and PC948 APPLIED VEHICLES: 2005-2013 Frontier (D40)…
- 10152524Nov 13, 2018AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If…
- 10129119Jan 5, 2018Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from October 6, 2017 has been revised: - Dealers may now use revised TSB…
- 10130684Jan 4, 2018VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been…
- 10117404Aug 15, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all affected 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Nissan is aware of reprogramming…
- 10119206Jun 23, 2017Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to customer satisfaction. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service…
- 10119201Jun 22, 2017VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on…
- 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…
- 10192506Jan 8, 2015IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been…
- 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)…
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 2008 Nissan Frontier
54 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology