2010 Nissan Frontier Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 Nissan Frontier, 32% of its 59 total complaints for the year. One crash and one injury are linked to airbags, with median failure mileage at 59,757 miles. A related recall, campaign 23V067000, covers a driver's airbag cover defect.
- Airbags complaints
- 19
- 32% of 59
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 59,757 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Driver's side airbag deployed without any collision or impact while the vehicle was moving, causing loss of control.
- Passenger seat airbag warning light stays on and will not turn off, often when a lighter-weight occupant sits in the seat.
- Airbag warning light illuminates and blinks intermittently with no clear trigger, sometimes tied to a faulty crash sensor or spiral cable.
- Owners report the seat belt assembly or airbag module needing replacement after the warning light comes on.
- Owners who scheduled the 23V067000 recall repair for the driver's airbag cover report parts were unavailable at the dealer or that the light stayed on after the repair was supposedly completed.
When 2010 Nissan Frontier airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 8, 2010, latest May 16, 2025.
Airbags recalls for the 2010 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA 23V067000Feb 10, 2023Airbags404,690 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driverÂs airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
Airbags complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2010 Nissan Frontier?
- NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2010 Frontier, which is 32% of the 59 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2010 Nissan Frontier?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V067000, reported in 2023, covers a driver's airbag cover whose resin emblem can crack and detach. The remedy is dealer replacement of the airbag cover.
- Did the 2010 Frontier's airbag problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints for this year shows 1 crash and 1 injury.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2010 Frontier?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2010 Frontier is 59,757 miles.
- How does the 2010 Frontier compare to other Frontier years for airbag complaints?
- The 2010 model year's 32% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other Frontier years, which range from 3% to 31% across the years listed.