The 2009 Nissan Frontier has 74 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train. Owners most often flag smod (strawberry milkshake of death) - coolant contamination in transmission: catastrophic failure specific to 2005-2010 models with automatic transmissions. frequency: very frequent for that generation.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Nissan Frontier vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 11 Frontier model years we track, complaint volume runs from 17 (2021) to 1,064 (2005). With 74 complaints, the 2009 Frontier sits belowthe model's median of 135.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Sentiment is bifurcated by generation and is generally positive for well-maintained, post-2010 models. The Frontier is widely praised for its value proposition, offering a capable, reliable truck at a significantly lower purchase price…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Frontier. See the full Frontier owner picture and every model year.
Used Frontier listings typically run $35,255–$39,740 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Frontier year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.