2001 Nissan Frontier air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Nissan Frontier — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Airbag warning light on the dash blinked on and off. Private garage and dealership identified faulty part as a clock spring in the steering column. Was told part is no longer available. Manufacturer did not make enough parts for replacement. Not available new or used. I asked the dealer to contact…”
filed Sep 8, 2015
“This vehicle was involved in a mva where it hit the broadside of a minivan (t-boned) that ran a red light through an intersection. The truck was going in excess of 20mph at the time, when I contacted the mini-van no airbag was deployed. I suffered hits to my head, whiplash related damages, damage…”
filed Nov 9, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 1 | 5% |
| 2022 Frontier | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2019 Frontier | 5 | 18% |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 Frontier | 5 | 13% |
| 2016 Frontier | 10 | 23% |
| 2015 Frontier | 10 | 30% |
| 2014 Frontier | 11 | 26% |
| 2013 Frontier | 15 | 31% |
| 2012 Frontier | 23 | 29% |
| 2011 Frontier | 16 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.