2009 Nissan Frontier recalls and problems

The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 3 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Nissan Frontier recalls

Recall 23V-067: Air Bags

Reported Feb 10, 2023 · 404,690 vehicles affected · Nissan North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 10V-401: Equipment

Reported Sep 10, 2010 · 7,948 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750 navigation system. The batteries contained in the affected GPS units can overheat.

Risk: Overheated batteries could result in a fire.

Fix: Nissan will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2010. Owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 08V-690: Air Bags

Reported Dec 29, 2008 · 242,720 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Nissan is recalling 242,720 my 2005-2009 pathfinder, frontier and xterra vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In those areas of the country which use heavy concentrations of road salt in the winter, a mixture of snow/water and salt can enter into the front crash zone sensor (Czs) housing. If this occurs, the czs may internally rust resulting in a signal interruption. If this happens, the red air bag warning light will illuminate to alert the vehicle operator.

Risk: This issue could result in the non-deployment of the driver and passenger front air bags in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front czs with a redesigned sensor. The recall began on january 26, 2009. Owners in the other states will receive extended warranty coverage for the sensor to 10 years. These owners will be notified of the warranty extension by mail and will receive a sticker to place in their warranty booklet explaining the extended warranty coverage. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2009 Nissan Frontier problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	9
Power Train	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Structure	3
Suspension	3
Visibility	2
Tires	2
Wheels	2
Engine	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
Structure › Body › Tailgate — 1
Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank — 1
Suspension › Front › Control Arm — 1
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,097 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Nissan Frontier complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 170,000 miles · reported Nov 3, 2023

The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated the air bag warning light had been illuminated for two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The…

Engine · at 100,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and shut off. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that it took a while for the vehicle to regain full power. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle had to be towed after shutting off. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft and crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Air Bags · at 72,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2020

My airbag warning light is on. My mechanic noticed a recall, campaign id r0807, but the recall only affects vehicles registered in 'salt' states. I live in va but traveled extensively in pa, maryland, DC for work for many years. Since my vehicle is experiencing the failure that the recall was issued for, my vehicle should be covered as part of the recall. The recall should be extended to bordering states to account for frequent travel across state lines.

Air Bags · reported Aug 27, 2020

My airbag light is flashing and the front air bag crash zone sensor needs to be replaced. There is a recall in effect, but only for vehicles in 'salt' states. My vehicle is registered in va, but I traveled in pa, md, and DC for several years for work, so my vehicle should be covered on the existing warranty recall.

Air Bags · at 116,750 miles · reported Jul 10, 2020

This is a follow up to an already filed claim. Complaint # 11331805 claim # [xxx]. Dealership never informed me that the way to fix the airbag on my 2009 nissan frontier pro 4x was to replace each part until the problem went away. Nissan has a very interesting way to fix something even after the computer diagnostic test. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Nissan Frontier: 23V-067 (air bags), 10V-401 (equipment), 08V-690 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Nissan Frontier?

Owners report air bags problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,097 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.