2017 Nissan Frontier Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,870miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Nissan Frontier, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,870 miles. 1 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.
“The airbag light stays flashing and does not turn off on the truck. I drove the truck with my friend and we were both in our seat belts, for an entire 1 hour ride the light kept flashing. The airbag light starts flashing as soon as I start the truck now and does not shut off unless I park the car and turn the car off. This is a serious safety issue, if the airbag does not deploy due to the faulty sensor even when seat belts are worn I am sure that is a hospital case and a lawsuit waiting to happen. Please make Nissan rectify this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11340294, filed 2020-07, 35,000 miles“The first time my wife was riding in the front passenger seat at night, she noted that the air bag off light was illuminated. It is very difficult to see this light during the day. My wife weights 117 lbs and is 5'6 tall. She is not a small adult. We were on a trip, but we took the truck to the nearest Nissan dealer (not the dealer who sold me the truck). The dealer put a man weighing about 50 lbs more than my wife in the seat, and the airbag off light stayed off. When I got home from the trip, I took the truck to my original dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11018927, filed 2017-08, 6,740 miles“Since buying the vehicle new, the airbag light has been on and off throughout the entire time (The vehicle has never been crashed). I have brought it in to multiple dealerships asking for them to take a look at it and have never gotten much feedback other than them resetting it or having replaced wiring due to previous recalls. I was alerted recently of the airbag control unit now needing to be replaced. With Nissan's history of questionable electrical efforts, the component seems like something that may need to be evaluated in some capacity.”
NHTSA complaint #11533369, filed 2023-07“Airbag light on, competitor (mazda) dealer stated that air bag module needs replacing estimated cost $2500. Also when 4x4 is engaged it's really hard to do turn left or right at low speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11474861, filed 2022-07Related service bulletins
- 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…
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 2017 Nissan Frontier
10 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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