2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs 2007 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 2007 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 520 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 97 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 82,800 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 23 | 222 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 113 |
| Engine | 11 | 72 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 75 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 38 |
| Tires | 10 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 61 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Overheating | 0 | 21 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 17 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
2007 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.