10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,001 miles

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2013 Nissan Frontier seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2013 Nissan Frontier Owner Comments

problem #11

Oct 102022

Frontier

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On a dark road going 40MPH I hit a large deer on Oct 7. The front end of my truck was damaged. Air bag went off but never inflated, and I smelled smoke briefly. I was able to drive home and in the morning I noted there were two quarter size burn holes in the air bag, which probably explains why the bag did not deploy. There was absolutely no evidence of fire under the hood, in the cab, etc. I understand that some kind of explosive is used to "project" the airbag but it looks like it may have also damaged it. What to do?

- Lagunitas, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 252020

Frontier

  • 120,000 miles
The front crash zone sensor is in need of replacement, the previous model years have already been recalled and had this fixed via a recall the exact same problem has happened with my 2013 Nissan Frontier

- Keeseville, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 032019

Frontier

  • 38,000 miles
While the vehicle is running, the airbag warning light on the dashboard flashes, whether or not there is a passenger in the passenger seat. There was no damage to the vehicle or any initiating factor that I can determine. One day when I turned the vehicle on, the warning light also turned on. The light does not turn off during the operation of the vehicle. The vehicle is under 40,000 miles.

- Grand Forks, ND, USA

problem #8

Jul 162018

Frontier

  • 38,258 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. Dash light for air bag flashes while driving with or without someone in passenger seat. When starting vehicle air bag light comes on and then starts flashes.did not take to garage yet.

- Germansville, PA, USA

problem #7

Apr 052015

Frontier

  • 9,000 miles
The side airbags deploy too easily in Frontier trucks, all without need of a crash Nissan won't cover the damages under warranty and refuses to reimburse owners who must pay out-of-pocket for repairs. Nissan does have a program to reprogram the air bag diagnosis sensor unit but will not cover the reinstall of the side curtain aid bags. The air bags are going off because of a false reading from the sensor unit. My Frontiers side curtain air bags deployed at 5mph on a flat surface.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

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problem #6

Oct 162016

Frontier

  • 63,000 miles
My son had an accident, driving at 65 mph and hit a parked car on the freeway. He hit the windshield so hard with his head that the windshield has a cup shaped dent even with seat belt on and deployment of airbags. I contacted Nissan, and was dismissed. I was told by [xxx], the person assigned to the case by Nissan, that since insurance had paid. There was nothing else to be done. I will attach photos of the truck. I feel that the airbag and sit belt should have kept driver in place. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 182016

Frontier

  • 72,876 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle was in motion on the highway and also turning.yaw rate sensor malfunctioning. I took to the dealer and was quoted $800 for sensor excluding labor. Im in M.S...I live in T.N. I was advised it wasnt safer on interstate travel. This vehicle is only 3 yrs old. At this point it is considered my safety. I think Nissan should stand behind there product.

- Harriman, TN, USA

problem #4

Jul 012016

Frontier

  • 30,000 miles
I was on my way to work on the very familiar road that I travel everyday. The speed limit is 45 and since it's a country-windy-road people pretty much go at that speed. As I'm driving the car in front of me was signaling to make a left turn. I applied the break as I approached it.~noticing that my truck was not even slowing down I pressed the break pedal with all my strength but my truck didn't even slowed any, skidded on the road or left any tire-marks behind! I hit the vehicle who was about to make a left turn from behind but it hardly suffer any damage where as my truck was totaled. In checking the road there aren't any markings of anyone trying to stop as it often happens when an accident happens! I believe that the breaks locked on my truck!

- Gainesville, GA, USA

problem #3

Jun 012015

Frontier

  • 15,000 miles
The passenger air bag if faulty, and sets off a light which indicates no protection for any passengers in the front seat.

- Rahway, NJ, USA

problem #2

Mar 062014

Frontier

  • 878 miles
My side impact air bags deployed with no impact - no reason in March of 2014. Same exact thing occurred again in November of 2014. Nissan took responsibility + had items repaired, but I am concerned about why this is repeatedly happening + I'm afraid of it happening again!

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

problem #1

May 012013

Frontier

  • 9,000 miles
Side air bags deployed with no impact of vehicle. Nissan claimed the vehicle was at an angle that required the bags to deploy. The vehicle is a 4X4 truck and was not at any angle that required the air bags to deploy. Speed was 10mph on a flat dirt road. Even though the vehicle only had 9000 miles the $4500 was not covered under bumper to bumper warranty.

- Tempe, AZ, USA

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