Nissan Frontier Reviews

I bought my Frontier in 2006. At 70,000 miles transmission went out $5000.00. At 74,000 transmission burnt out again. Trans cooler leak from pinholes in radiator, 3 transmission still good knock on wood. 113,000 told to change timing belt guides $1300.00. A week later I have a blown engine $5600.00, 152,000 miles and 33,000 miles later blown engine so in 152,000 miles this truck has managed to go thru 3 transmissions and now need a 3rd engine. Nissan has stepped up to the plate once on the third transmission. I was told by the Dealership owner what a great vehicle I was purchasing. Nissan used to mean quality. Not now. I wished I bought Toyota. My GM truck was better than truck ever was never by Nissan again. They should be ashamed of how they handle customer complaints. They don't. That is their policy. I wish the Dealership owner had my experience. He might have a different view of the product he is selling.

Just bought 2011 Nissan Frontier SV 4x4 V6 with 42000 miles. Sunday about a mile from home I heard a kind of "clunk" under the hood and the alternator and brake lights came on. Was able to get home, raised hood, moved stuff out of the way, and found the serpentine belt off and the cooling fan against the radiator. Had truck hauled to Nissan dealer. They investigated, found cooling fan clutch had seized, snapping the fan shaft and hurling the fan into the radiator. Looking now at $2K+ repairs: new radiator, fan, clutch, belt, tensioner.

I purchased a brand new 2015 Nissan Frontier in October of 2015. The pickup was advertised to get 21 mpg on the highway and 17 in town. This pickup started getting 9 mpg in town and one time the highest mpg I got was 17. Usually I average 14. This seems very unacceptable for a small pickup. I told the dealer and they gave me one tank of gas and I seem to have to live with this problem. Then my front brakes started pulling to the right periodically. I took it in. They found no problem. Now this issue is getting worse. About every 3rd or 4th time, the brakes pull right or left or both. I am very sorry I bought this pickup.

I bought the truck new in 2006. It is my daily driver and I have 275,000 miles on the truck. Repairs have been, secondary timing chain tensioner, fuel tank sending unit, catalytic converters, front wheel bearings, brakes, tires and shocks, 2 windshields and 4 fog lights that get hit with rocks. I use Mobil 1 oil. Pull my camper that weighs about 4500 lbs loaded. Heard about the radiator problem so I bypassed the transmission cooler built in to the radiator. Always loved the way this truck handled and very easy to drive.

I have had to replace the clutch twice under 4000 miles because the clutch was burnt. I have driven standard vehicles for 40+ years and never changed a clutch. What is the problem with the clutch on this model?

Purchased this 2007 Nissan Frontier new, well maintained and kept in the garage. It hit 82,000 miles and I have had multiple and ongoing problems. Cross contamination of radiator and transmission, know Nissan North America problem that they don't stand behind it or very minimal based on mileage. How can this be legal practice to sell an expensive product and this happens on ALL Frontiers, Pathfinders, and Xterra 2005 - 2010? If this hasn't happened to you and you have the initial factory parts it is only a matter of time.

Bought my 07 Frontier SE brand new. Only had one recall done (2008). I maintain the truck regularly with a trusted mechanic, not Nissan. Truck just flipped 82K recently. Since 2012 it won't start below 20F. Needed to get a battery and block heater. Used to start no problem even during well-below-zero weather. Nowadays, forget it. Both exhaust heat shields corroded off at the block mounts and caused all sorts of mischief. Driver side shield fell onto the steering shaft and caused awful, ear-splitting screeching. I was worried it was pulley issues or wheel problems. These were incredibly difficult to remove; from top or underneath. Too many things need to be unhooked or removed just to replace so I elected not to replace them. 2013 the EVAP system tanked. I couldn't get the truck to my mechanic.

My 2008 Nissan Frontier suffered from a faulty radiator that contaminated the transmission. The ECU fuse blew while I was driving causing the vehicle to lose power. My vehicle has 140000 miles on it. Nissan will do nothing to compensate me for repairs which are estimated at over 8000 dollars. The vehicle has been well maintained and had had a coolant and transmission flush done at a Nissan dealership 7 months prior to the failure. A warning of this problem would have saved me all this headache. I now am considering scrapping the truck.

I purchased my 2005 Nissan Frontier brand new. It has been well maintained, garage kept and looks very good. It now has 122,000 miles on it. Over the summer, I noticed that the A/C was not blowing cold air sometimes, or the blower would cut off altogether. Figured since we're heading into winter, I'll wait until next spring to get it checked out. Well, recently I began noticing that the truck seemed to jerk at times, but didn't think it was anything major. Over the past several weeks, I've noticed that the truck suddenly cuts off. Once I was in traffic and it suddenly shut off. I was fortunate enough to roll into a parking lot. After a little while, I got it to start again and made it to my house.

I read that this people have said about a few of the 2014 Nissan Frontier and wow. In little less than 2 years I've logged 65k miles. Towed a heavy trailer that well exceeded the truck's capacity from WI to Arkansas and back. Then a lighter camper and extra 500 around my home state. I've hauled logs, pulled cars out. I've made this truck work and work hard. And have had zero issues! Only problem I've had is I flat-end the leaf springs but completely my fault for over loading it so much. I've done some pretty rough off roading to it also. Once in awhile a lemon comes along. As far as people that dealt with dealers. Everyone but one I've worked with is junk and the mechs don't know nothing.

2005 Nissan Frontier - Countless problems with this car. It seems I have had the bad luck of always being ahead of all the recall/problems since I have the first model year and drive a lot. My truck had the radiator mixing with transmission fluid problem which cost about $2,000 to get my transmission repaired/radiator replaced. At the time Nissan wanted $4,000 to fix the problem. Later was recalled. Then I had the problem where the car would turn off randomly. This time I let Nissan handle it since I knew a small shop would never get to the bottom of the problem, cost about $350 in diagnosis fees since it took them so long to find the problem, but other than that, the part was about $15. Again later recalled.

I have a 2014 Nissan Frontier. I bought it new. At 32000 miles the clutch started slipping and within 5 miles and I hadn't shifted in over 10 miles. I was dead on the freeway. No forward or reverse gears. I have been driving a clutch over 30 years. Had it towed to Mossy Nissan where I bought it. I have extended warranty. I didn't want any repair costs so I bought this new truck. 1 year later this happens and 1689.99 later fixed. Get the truck back to find out I also received a crease in the drivers side door from the mechanics tool box. Less than two weeks since repairs I already feel a difference in the clutch. I now have a vibration rattle possible heat shield. Fourth gear is grinding to go into. Today should find out if I go to bureau of automotive repairs and file a complaint. I have a appointment with the general manager.

My dad's 2013 Nissan Frontier came with a Warranty Information Booklet in the glove box. This booklet provides a quick reference for warranty items. Unfortunately we found the paragraph regarding Towing Coverage to be very misleading. With regard to towing coverage, the booklet states, "If your vehicle is inoperative due to the failure of a warranted part, during any of the New Vehicle Limited Warranties, including Emission and Seat-belt warranties, towing service to the nearest authorized Nissan dealership is covered." Well, it actually turns out that Nissan requires the owner to pay for the tow to the dealership, and then will consider reimbursement after they have had an opportunity to review the required repair. This hit us hard when my dad's 2013 Frontier with only 6,500 miles dumped its transmission fluid and we were short on funds to pay for the tow.

I have a 2013 Nissan Frontier. 16000 miles. Found my rear view mirror hanging with piece of the windscreen attach to the mirror. Vehicle park all day in the sun. Nissan refusing to repair it saying something broke it. Have witness and video surveillance to show to the contrary.

My 2012 Nissan Frontier was always serviced regularly by Nissan dealers and was last serviced on 04 Aug 2015 at Michael Jordan Nissan, Durham NC. At that time it was noted that a battery terminal was corroded, which I indicated I would repair myself. On 11 Aug, I inspected my battery terminal and noticed that one of the battery cell caps was missing and the top of the battery was damp and debris had fallen into the battery cells and the positive battery clamp was severely corroded.

2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4X4 - Transmission failed at 108,000 miles due to cross contamination of the fluid from a defective radiator that Nissan has known about for years and will do nothing about the problem. I had gone to my local dealer a couple of years ago when I got the notice about the extended warranty. The warranty covered vehicles with 80,000 miles or less. My truck at the time had 88,000 miles on it. I asked the dealer what preventive measures I could take. I was told there wasn't any.

So I own a 2011 Frontier pro 4x4. I went to do my rear brakes and the driver's side rear wheel was covered in gear oil. My 100k extended warranty covered it. The axle seals were bad so Nissan replaced the shaft. Also the pinion seal was leaking also so they replaced that. Now my ac is on the fritz and I smell antifreeze but can't see it, and my rear end is whining. Since I hit 74,000 miles I have been having continuous problems. Up until 74,000 no complaints.

I just bought a 2015 Nissan Frontier SV on July 3rd 2015. It has water in the right head lamp. The cover for the a/c evaporator is cracked and leaking water. The lower bed side supports at the wheel both sides are broken loose from the under side of the bed. Took truck to dealer and they said the new cover is broken too for the a/c evaporator. I hope this isn't an issue as I have to pay upfront for a rental and Nissan will reimburse me for a truck I have only had just over a week. I don't know but my truck sure looks like a lemon and was made on a Friday.

I bought my truck in 06' with 35k miles. Aside from the cab light not working I have run up 140k miles on that truck. Have run it at high speeds of 80 to 90 mph on the interstate. Have repaired it from a front end collision, a side collision and a utility ramp that went under the truck. The only general things changed on it is the oil, clutch oil, antifreeze, power steer fluid, belts, ac hose that dry rotted, batteries every 2 yrs, and the alternator a few times. But I can say that truck has never been in need of major ticket items. The only thing is 4th gear makes a rattle noise at times. But it was like that from the first owner when I bought it.

2013 Nissan Frontier Pro 4x. Upon turning right sharply or over curbs or bumps, the right suspension bumps squeaks and grinds. At first, this was isolated to the front wheel well area but now it seems to radiate down the passenger side of the truck to the rear. Dealership replaced the shock absorber but problem is continuing and getting worse. Now I feel that the exhaust must be loose (brackets etc.). Dealership assures me that it is ok. Any feedback would be appreciated.

Just got off of the phone with the regional Nissan rep about an issue my dealership (Priority Nissan of Newport News) service center identified. The Timing Chain/Timing Chain Rollers wearing prematurely. Was told there was a bulletin on it. They asked me if I noticed a noise when starting the engine. I told them yes but thought it was normal. The rep told me that (NISSAN) is not going to cover the cost of the fix because I'm 3 years out of warranty even though I'm 5000 miles under the mileage warranty at 51468 on 6/10/15. I've been driving Nissan since my wife had a 1982 Maxima. Later I purchased a 1991 Sentra "new" that I still own with 350,000 miles on it and was driving to work every day until the Transmission went out (Plan to fix that). Bought the 2007 Frontier due to the reliability of the Sentra.

I ran out of gas twice in 2014. It was due to this faulty gauge. I took my Nissan Frontier 2008 4x4 SE to a local auto shop. The owner pulled up a recall and told me to check with Nissan. So I took my truck to Empire Nissan Lakewood CO and was told that my VIN didn't come up on their list. In effect telling me that they would fix it for $500 or so. I did not have it repaired yet. I feel slighted and this may skew my view of this auto company. I have owned several DATSUN/Nissan vehicles and this may be the last.

Went to the Nissan dealership to see about a recall, got it fixed and then found out the antifreeze was leaking into the transmission. Still waiting to hear from the warranty company that I have the extended warranty provided through for my 2005 Nissan Frontier w/ Nismo package on it.

My 07 Frontier is using more oil than normal with 60,000 MI, no leaks and truck has normal use and regular oil change. I know my way around mechanically, I'm a bit puzzled? Any tips or others with same issues, thanks.

The clutch on my 2012 Nissan Frontier has excessive play with only 27490 miles on it. I have been driving vehicles with standard transitions since I was 16 years old. I am now 67. It will cost $1400.00 to fix. My warranty ran out 3 months ago. Nissan does not consider the clutch as part of the drive train.

2005 Nissan Frontier - I bought this truck with 27000 miles. Engine light came on when we left the dealer. Needs fuel pump then wheel bearings then u joints then radiator then airbag light. Now timing chain plus evap leak. Thank god my wife has a Toyota. Had no credit card debt until this truck. It's almost like I bought a chevy.

Talking to my mechanic the problem seems to be an issue with other owners. Nissan has refused to help and has been very slow to help with advice. I have never had a truck that had axle failure especially two. The fix is very expensive.

Electric blue paint peeling off - Nissan refused to do anything about it, knowing full well they have a problem with all the vehicles painted in this color.

At this point I have checked Blogs and Forums. I found that others have had a problem and made improvement by purging the cooling system of air. I reconnected with Nissan Consumer Affairs and they the truck tested again by the local dealer.

How is it that Nissan and Nissan Dealers are allow to continue to profit off consumers all the while knowing there is a design flaw in the 2007 Frontier. Whereas, the cooling system leaks into the transmission causing damage that requires an estimate $4000.00 repair. This is an outrage to consumers everywhere, especially when they are aware of this issue and there is no disclosure at time of purchase. When you buy a used vehicle you take a chance, but if you knew there was a known issue with a vehicle no one in their right mind would buy that vehicle. However, there is no disclosure.

Transmission, Radiator cross contamination (2006 FRONTIER SE 4x4): I had a rude awakening with this B.S. failure w/ transmission. Sitting at a stoplight 1 afternoon upon pulling away I felt slight hesitation in the tranny, next thing I know smoke starts pouring from underneath. I pull over and am horrified to see fluid running everywhere!!! Take to my local AAMCO because I hate the dealer. After a complete inspection I am told the shop had seen this issue several times, the coolant from radiator has leaked into the the transmission hard lines and made its way into the body of transmission. Fluid in tranny good, coolant in tranny VERY, VERY BAD!!! It burns any and all electronic parts internally.

After many recalls at around 70,000 miles I can deal w/ that but now at 115,000 miles the coolant transmission issue that was involved in a A class action lawsuit is now present. I don't know if Nissan will do anything about it because it is over the 100,000 mile mark. I will keep you posted on that. I also have the problem of paint peeling off in sheets. Nissan told me the truck is old so it is my problem. I bought this truck thinking it will last a long time but I will NEVER buy another Nissan vehicle.

I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Pickup Truck. I have a problem with the front windows working properly. After some research I found a Service Campaign Bulletin for a Voluntary Service Campaign Window Regulator. I have attached these documents. I called Nissan (800) NISSAN-1 and they told me to email the same documents I have attached. After some phone calls with them they said there was nothing they can do. What???? This is a document from Nissan and my vehicle falls within the VIN and I am in the state of Georgia. That is the only two requirements to have my vehicle fixed by a dealer at no charge. They gave me REF# ** and have not resolved this problem.

No more Nissan vehicles for me or my family! I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier with about 70K miles on it. Recently, the gas gauge started acting strange and the Check Engine light came on. Our local dealer (Buckeye Nissan) wants $713 to repair. After researching more, I learned that THOUSANDS of others have this same issue once the vehicle reaches 70K+ miles. Now, I can completely understand that a company can't warrant a vehicle forever.

I purchased my truck (2006 Frontier SE 4x4 White) used in great shape with the exception of a few paint scratches on the roof. It was minor so I didn't mind it when I made the purchase. I have had the truck for 1 year and the paint is starting to peel off in sheets all over the place. I washed it today at the car wash and a gnarly section of paint just shredded away leaving 5 inches of metal exposed. That's more than a little nick of paint missing! I have not contacted the local dealer because I am assuming they are going to tell me to go ** myself. I will contact them anyways but it's unfortunate because something as minor as paint can really make a nice truck look ugly and it's cost prohibitive for most people to have a professional fix it. I will probably buy automotive spray paint which looks like crap and fix it myself.

I hear several complaints regarding failed radiators resulting in transmission failure. The failure happens at about 60,000 miles/100000 kms, and everyone blames the tranny. In my experience with VW's if you don't change the timing belt you WILL have problems. Advice to all Nissan owners...change your radiator before you get to 60000 miles/100000 kms and you will save yourself a lot of money and frustration. Easy job and not too expensive. My only issues with my 05 Frontier is the "lack" of paint quality. Happy trails.

6 months ago I bought 2005 Nissan Frontier used at community ford in Mooresville Indiana. I still have 5 years to pay on it. 4 months ago service engine light came on, it was slow shifting in 3rd so I took the truck to a Nissan dealer in Clarksville Indiana after reading about the antifreeze getting into transmission. They said the warranty I bought with the truck would not cover the repairs and Nissan has not done a recall so it will cost me $3300 to rebuild transmission, get auxiliary cooler on and new valve cover. I do not have this type of money so I ordered a new radiator transmission filter and gasket and a friend change the transmission fluid, put the new radiator in, flushed the new transmission fluid and put more new in. Still third is not shifting correctly. He said I need the transmission rebuilt. I don't need an auxiliary cooler, truck already has. Nissan the manufacturer said my truck has too many miles to do anything. As of today it has 184618 miles. I have drove it 2000 miles since I have had it. I am upset that a used dealer would sell a vehicle in this condition and even more that the manufacture won't do anything about it when it's the second highest complaint they have.

Just got a very sudden drop in fuel economy. Usually run around 21 mpg, last tank was about 19 mpg, this tank is looking like 10 mpg! I think I have a fuel leak. Of course, the vehicle is out of warranty so Nissan thinks it's my problem. Anyone else having the same difficulty? Any specific spot to check for leaking fuel? To Nissan: Really? 2 year old truck and the fuel system leaks? Got to be kidding..

I have a 2002 Frontier 2wd V6. This problem has slowly gotten worse... about a year in total. Now If I drive 30 miles, I loose a good 1/4 of a quart of oil and a noisy lifter noise coming from the engine compartment. I've heard about some sort of recall if the engine burns a certain amount of oil. I believe I could be in this category. Just need Nissan to step up and fix it. I have done nothing to make a problem like this happen. What to do?

Bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier crew cab. Looked really clean! Checked it out really well. I thought 141,000 miles is high but everything looked clean and the fluids looked and smelled good. The deal seemed fair and they did offer an extended warranty for more than I thought was necessary. Two payments later I'm informed that I need a new transmission and valve box costing 4,800 dollars. Wow what's the chances? Hey just my luck eh! Seems the transmission people found out the radiator HAS BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY! The antifreeze in my tranny came from a cracked radiator. The radiator in there now is not cracked! What's the chances of that? Looks pretty fishy to me. You make the call!

I purchased a brand new 2004 Nissan Frontier in December of 2003 for around $24,000. By 2010 I had put around 200,000 miles on the vehicle. I'm an independent sales rep and had driven the truck around my sales territory each year, from Maryland to Georgia, two trips to Eastern Canada, and just as many to Central Florida. That being said, the truck rarely ever carries a load heavier than a rack full of kayaks, and most certainly has not carried anything heavier on a long distance drive. At this point, my service bills on the truck totaled and exceeded $15,000, and that doesn't even include two sets of tires and brakes, and of course doesn't include fuel expenses. This being my first brand new vehicle, and knowing that I would put some serious miles on the thing, I made certain to follow Nissan's recommended maintenance schedule. Every oil change, every gasket, belt and fluid replacement, I did all of them, and kept good records of it too. What's more, I took the vehicle to my local Nissan dealership for all the scheduled maintenance. I figure taking it to the same mechanic(s) would help ensure my safety and the vehicle's longevity. Doesn't that seem reasonable?

2006-Nissan Frontier-Nismo - The Left front and right front Converters went bad. $1,843.00 to replace, ouch. Next the engine overheated, left me stranded. Found out the radiator got a bad hole in it. Because the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid, it caused the transmission to lock up. After a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, external transmission cooler and transmission cost $4.678.35. The Nissan Dealer parts Department stated, because I took it to the Master Transmission repair shop and not the dealer for installation/repair - it had NO WARRANTY. If I would have known that the parts would have been rebuilt or after market and I could have saved $1,897.00. They would have at least given me a 30 day warranty. I will never buy a NISSAN again. They don't even stand behind their own products. SAD.

The paint on my 2005 Nissan Frontier which is electric blue is peeling off in sheets. Nissan will not do anything about it. This paint needs to be recalled.

05 Nissan Frontier Transmission oil mix with coolant. I hope they take care of this issue regardless of mileages and year, because I believed that Nissan is a very good product.

The owner’s manual indicates that the max towing capacity for my 2009 Frontier Crew Cab is 6300 lbs. With this limit in mind, I have purchased a 3800 lb. 21 ft. travel trailer. This is way too much for this truck to handle with the running down to 3rd gear and gas MPG around 7. If the road is exactly level I can pull it in 4th gear, but any rise at all we are back in 3rd gear. Overdrive is not an option. Does anyone have any experience in pulling a travel trailer? I like the truck so far but will have to get rid of it. Has anyone had any experience with the plug-in modules that are advertised to increase horsepower in mpg? I would appreciate any advice.

I bought a 2015 Frontier October 30, 2014. The radio would not Bluetooth so we brought it to the dealer service center November 1, 2014. They kept it two days and told me on day two, they had to order a part. On November 8, 2014 the part came in so I brought it back to the dealer service center on November 9, 2014. They called me on this date and said they installed the part and it still does not work. They claim they had a call into Nissan Techs. and had been waiting three hours and have not received a call. Not knowing what the problem was and wanting to try to satisfy me, they ordered another part on their own but cannot promise this will work. I asked the dealer for a new truck to replace this lemon that only has 85 miles on it and they said they could not do this. In my opinion, the quality control department should have checked this out before leaving the factory. I am hoping Nissan will allow me to get another new truck with the same options.

I used to drive a 2002 Nissan Frontier, and you could not kill this truck. I bought the truck in 2007 with 78,000 miles, drove it till 2012 with 180,000 miles before totaling it, and I'm convinced it would have easily gone another 70,000. During that time the only work I had to do to it besides routine maintenance was replace the starter. So, obviously when it came time to replace the truck, I went with another Nissan Frontier. I purchased a 2005 4wd king cab. What a mistake!

I just bought a new 2014 Nissan Frontier CrewCab (very nice truck) in late Nov 2013. When I bought my truck, I loved it. Late March/beginning of April, I noticed the paint was wore off down to the bare metal on both sides of the front of my truck bed and also below the rear doors. I contacted my dealership, Simmons Rockwell in Elmira, NY which is an hour and half from my house. I took the truck to the dealership. The salesman who sold me the truck and also guys from the service dept looked at my truck and said it was bad paint or bad primer. They agreed it was not my fault and they'd fix it. Finally, at the end of May, I took my truck back to them to fix. They gave me a crappy loaner and had my truck for 3 weeks. They did repaint where the problem was but it wasn't a great job.

I own an 07 Frontier. I have 74000 miles on the truck, bought it with 62000 miles almost two years ago. It's been nothing but a pain in my rear and wallet. Have had it in the dealer 8 times for the low coolant and no heat at idle. Just left there again. And I was told in no simple words Nissan has no fix for this other than tear the engine down at my expense of course or just keep topping it off and wait for something to happen. And they gave me an extended warranty at the purchase of the truck and while I had that warranty it was just air bubbles in the system. Have had the transmission flushed. The radiator flushed, engine flushed. Coil pack had to be replaced to fix the rough idle and spark plugs and wires. And now the driver's side window motor is shot.

I purchased new a 2006 Nissan Frontier 2WD V-6 Nismo King Cab. I have 64,900 miles on it. It is "daily driver", to and from work - I teach HS social studies. I live in the San Antonio, Texas area, and in late spring, summer and early fall, temperatures are always in the mid to high 90s. I started having start problems with the truck at about 40,000 miles. After driving and then sitting for about 4 hours, the engine would crank but not start. After about 6 to 7 tries, it would fire off. This has occurred at least six times.

I got a 2010 Nissan frontier back rear differential start making noise when it was about 50,000.00 miles. I took to the dealer, and they tell me they was not able to warranty the replace. Real bad experienced. I will never buy another Nissan.

Sorry to hear so many problems. I bought mine new back in 1999 and still have it. SE V6 4X4 manual. 198,215 miles right now and still kicking. I have an A/C leak and wiper tranny just broke, oh and the ignition is giving me problems. I lubed it up and seems ok now. I will fix the A/C myself, I hope and just ordered the wiper linkage for $70.00. Other than that, I never really had any issues. I had a bushing rip on the drive shaft while doing some very serious off roading. That was back in 2000. The dealer replaced it under warranty with mud slopping off my truck on their floor. Other than that all normal, replaced timing belt 2x, did the brakes once, changed the radiator and new hoses. I replaced the clutch at 150K with a Center force just for the hell of it. The mechanic said I could have pulled another 100K out of it. I have never babied this truck. Horrid offroading conditions and use to tow well over it's limit being a 5 speed, like my buddy's car from KY to South Florida many times. I actually will replace the carpet and headliner just because she is still going strong. Just bought an Infiniti FX37 because I am so pleased with Nissan products.

My 2014 Nissan Frontier was bucking and losing power going down a major highway and almost causing a major wreck. They replaced the sensor to the crank shaft and gave the truck back to me. Well the same day it did the same thing but worse and almost had another major wreck. Now they said it was a ground wire that was not installed right from the factory. They fixed it and we will see if that actually fixed the problem. I am just glad that my wife and I are here to write this complaint. I have contacted Nissan consumer affairs on the problem. Oh ya the truck has only 500 miles on it when I had this problem. I have only had this truck a month as of today 7/19/2014.

Drive Throttle broke at 24,000 on 2009 Nissan Frontier - I was driving my truck and first the air bag light went on and then the SLIP light went on. Truck slowed down to a 5 mile per hour. I somehow made it to the Nissan dealer. They just called and said the Drive Throttle is gone. The replacement part is New York and it will cost me $1,089.00 with labor!!!! This truck has never seen salt or a winter. It's put away for the winter months. It's not covered. I was told by Nissan Service said it was an accident waiting to happen. I pull a travel trailer and boat with this truck on busy Mass. Pike. I am very disgusted!!! I want to know if anyone else has had this problem?

At 180,000 miles the antifreeze foamed up. 500 miles away from home no Nissan dealer close by towed in to a used car dealer with a service department. They diagnosed the problem to be the transmission oil cooler cracked allowing the transmission fluid to mix with the antifreeze. Changed the radiator and flushed the system at a cost of $1000.00. Most of you was smart enough to buy only one Nissan. I own Two. Yes, two pieces of Nissan **. The other one is a 2005 Sonora with a blown head gasket. Car's value approximately $2500.00 will cost $5000.00 to repair.

I bought the truck from a relative. At the time it had about 46000 miles on it. The dealer prepped it and made it ready for me to pick up. I took it for annual inspection and it failed with p 04 20 code. The mechanic said I had to take it to a dealer. The truck had 55000 miles on it... and I was told the catalytic converter was recalled. Thankfully, it was replaced at no cost at this time. The 80000 warranty was still good. BUT... not soon after, the engine light was coming on and staying on. I called the dealer... and they said to make an appointment to bring it back in for them to check. I needed the truck for work and couldn't find the time do this. Then the driver side window stopped working. At around 90000 miles the radiator blew... Mechanism said it had a small cracked in it. And at 111000 the transmission went! In between all this... I never could get the truck passed for inspection because all the mechanics said I had to take it to the dealer!! I am incensed.... It is hard to believe that Nissan gets away with this! I thank ALL of you for posting your issues because this is definitely systemic!!

Well the list goes on and on. Nissan has been one big let down, and they will never make another dime off of me again. I buy a brand new 2006 Frontier SE 4x4 truck, AND DRIVE AND MAINTAINED IT SENSIBLY. First thing is the mpg ratings were inflated - 15mpg was the avg. A couple of the recalls were no charge. The scheduled maintenance I did per the book says to do changing all the fluids. App cost totaled around 2000 bucks total since I've owned the truck. Next thing, the driver's side power window motor went bad and had to replace this for 400 bucks. Next expense was tires and brakes. Factory tires were junk, and I find myself buying 4 tires at 35000 miles and new brake pads and machine rotors at 40,000 miles.

I had gotten a notice in the mail a long time ago about a radiator issue but it stated "On a small percentage of vehicles, an internal crack on the oil cooler tube may occur leading to internal leakage of engine coolant. While the majority of vehicles will not experience this issue..." Well, just recently at just over 80000 miles, I noticed a rumbling or chatter at 40 MPH and it went down hill from there. I brought it in to Nissan and they said that the coolant intermingled with the transmission fluid and damaged the transmission.

I bought a brand new 2006 Nissan Frontier SE V6 4x4. I bought the truck because I thought the Nissan were of good quality and because I saw many Nissan in the road. The first thing that went on the truck was the sensor in the gas tank which the tank had to be replaced. I paid out of pocket because supposedly it was not covered by the warranty. The truck had about 50K miles, it cost me $464.00 for the tank and labor. A year later Nissan sent me a recall letter. When I went to dealer I told the dealer that I have already replace the tank for the same issues of the recall. The dealer told me that if I wanted to get reimburse I have to call Nissan North America. I called the Nissan North America and it was a nightmare dealing with them because they kept me the run around and I have to call them every day which I did for three months.

My Nissan Frontier Purchase from Dealership with only 11k miles in 2005. I never write reviews but I have to on this one because I am so angry. Fuel Gauge Failed - I had to Google the problem to find out it was a common issue and dealership replaced. $0.00 Dealership replaced AFTER I made a big stink I found it on the internet. AC Motor Fan failed - Turns out majority of the AC Blower Fan fails. $500. At 36K Miles, I complained about rough shifting and jerking motion. Charged me $75 and said it was my idle - (later to find out at 81K miles it was the transmission).

I purchased a 2010 Frontier from dealer in 2011 with 10k and they said it passed the 120 pt. inspection and had a 100k warranty on power train. After the first week of driving, I noticed a high pitch sound coming from the rear end. Upon inspection, I noticed the pinion seal was spraying oil on the drive shaft and took it to the dealer. They changed the seal and said that the high pitch sound was "normal" and that I should not worry about it, because I have a "great warranty". I recently noticed a new sound coming from the rear end,and upon inspection, now the drivers side axle seal is leaking after driving additional 20k. The truck is back to the dealer for another seal replacement. I am familiar with how rear ends fail (I had a Ford bronco, which made the same sound and the rear axle died, with same pattern, first the seals fail, then the whole assembly grenades).

2003 Nissan Frontier - I too experienced the paint flaking off the truck just outside of warranty. All who have seen it stated that it was from improper preparation when the truck was painted. The paint literally flies off the truck while I am driving and comes off in sheets. No rust underneath, just a tan/grey primer finish. Nissan refused to acknowledge the problem as a defect. Will not purchase another Nissan product.

I am having the same issue as the other posts with the transmission/radiator leak. I do not have $3000 for $4000 dollars to fix this problem that Nissan knew was going to cause problems. I also have driven this truck for 8 years with the issue of the fuel level sensor that does not work (that Nissan also knew was a faulty part, but would not warranty). I never intend to buy another thing that is made by Nissan. I have never had any minor problems with this truck they have all been big expense to fix problems that of course Nissan knew faulty parts were going to cause.

I have a 2006 Nissan Frontier with 138,000 miles on it. The Nissan Frontier is the by far the worst truck I have ever had. Why did Nissan know that there was an issue with the radiator that leaks fluid into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. Now I have to pay $3,000 for a problem that could have been avoided by simply recalling the radiator. I have had other problems with the truck and every time I address an issue, nobody responds from Nissan. People need to know the truth about this problem and that Nissan has swept these problems under the rug.

I bought a used 2006 Frontier Nismo 2WD King Cab about 5 years ago, replacing a high-mile 1995 Nissan pickup that never had an issue in 200k miles. The Nismo had 39k when I got it. There are some design elements that I don't like: poor visibility, window tint very dark, no key hole in the passenger door. From a reliability standpoint, it's been okay. The digital portion of the instrument cluster goes blank from time to time. A faulty fuel level sensor was replaced under recall. My biggest issue with the truck is Nissan's customer service and the way they duck known defects.

Yes my 2005 Nissan Frontier transmission went out at 104.000 miles due to defective radiator. Antifreeze flooded transmission. This cost me $4600 to have transmission rebuilt. Nissan would not cover anything. I feel let down by this company and my dealership. When I purchased this truck new I had my transmission flushed and filled at 30.000 miles and at 60.000 miles, nobody told me as I was getting close to 80.000 miles that you may need to remove your transmission from the radiator. I could of installed a transmission intercooler on for $275. But Nissan just turns there backs on their customers. I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A NISSAN PRODUCT EVER AGAIN.

My 2005 Nissan Frontier started having problems in November 2012. With just a few miles over 100,000 miles the truck would shut off while driving. The Nissan dealership told me it was a recall sensor. Three weeks later the truck was failing again. This time I went to another mechanic and was told it was the transmission. The radiator fluid got inside the transmission which then ruined it. Yet Nissan never told me this with their five point inspection, Customer satisfaction guaranteed. They did give me list of other problems I needed to fix on the truck; trimming belt, Cadillac Converter, sensors......

I took my 2007 Nissan Frontier in for normal servicing and state inspection on February 26th. It has 59,000 miles on it and I bought it brand new. I was told that I needed to have my ABS Actuator replaced because it was leaking and it would not pass state inspection if it was not fixed. There were no indications at all that I had this problem. (No leaks on my drive and no idiot light going on.) They told me the part is going to cost over $1,000 to replace. The next day, they called and said that the part was back ordered and they did not know when it would arrive. I immediately called Nissan North America to discuss the problem. On March 12, they called me and said that the part would be shipping on March 31st and would arrive at the dealership around April 4th. I cannot believe that there is no such part available in the whole world and that it is taking so long to replace this item.

2003 Nissan Frontier Factory Electric Blue Paint Failure. Like many others, the Electric Blue paint is flaking off my truck (various locations). Apparently, Nissan has no interest in "making it right".

I bought my 2004 Nissan Frontier, used 4 yrs old. Then no problems except 300 code, changed spark plugs, tune up then 3 years later problems began. Check engine light over and over, brakes, abs changed, brakes done then relates seized up luckily extended warranty... Rear seal bad then steering column replaced. Then steering arm broke lower but recall was for upper out of pocket with damaged. 3,500.00 then... knock sensor springs, houses corroding replace then o2 sensors front replaced twice then brakes hub tide rod end caliper go out then timing belt then ac never worked after bought... heater core.. And now back to same codes for front 02 sensor and now back sensor too expensive?!! 125,000 miles. Got more miles out of my Sentra and Altima.

I bought my Frontier CC, in 1999 when it 1st came out. The truck is almost 15 years old and I love my truck. It has not given me any problems whatsoever in all these years. I always do my regular maintenance at the Nissan dealership. If I am going to buy another truck it would be another NIssan Frontier Crewcab. I get 19 miles on the highway, as I drive mostly highway to work. Yes the old work horse is getting old. My 16 year old daughter has already said she wants the truck when I buy a new one.

My radiator cracked and leaked into the transmission causing it to fail also. This is a known problem with Nissans. Nissan took 2 weeks to "Look into the problem" and decided not to assist with the $6000.00 cost of the repairs. A quick online search shows this to be a growing problem with Nissans but they chose to deny it or any responsibility for it. I have been a Nissan loyal customer for over 20 years, purchasing a new Nissan every 5 years. We currently own 2 Nissans but I will not buy another. They have no customer loyalty.

I have a 2003 Desert Runner in Electric Blue which I have taken care of & kept clean after purchasing this new. I live in CA, so there are no salts on the roads & I live far enough away from the beach that it wouldn't be a problem. I wash & keep my truck waxed & polished always. Well about 1.5 yrs ago my paint started peeling off in large chips all the way down to the primer. It 1st happened at the tail gate, then a large chunk came off by the king cab side window. I then noticed the roof side rails were peeled on both sides & rusted very quickly, also chipping around the wheel wells & on the sides of the hood. This happened all within a few weeks.

I ordered my 2011 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X 4x4 4DR 6 cyl/4.0 (6,100 lb. tow rating) crew cab specifically to get one with the manual transmission. Then at 12,000 miles the cruise control cut out on the highway at 65 MPH, because the clutch was slipping; and I noticed that otherwise after that the RPM were revving higher as I shifted and gave it a little gas, and acceleration lagged (of the vehicle, not the engine), etc... Dealer replaced it at no cost, would have been a $1,500 bill if out of warranty.

I've had Nissan hardbody pickups for over 300,000 miles. Fairly trouble free, good solid trucks. I upgraded to a 2007 Frontier, used. The heater never blew a large amount of hot air at my feet. Quite a bit came out the defroster. I assumed, since I bought it used, that someone may have dropped something down the defroster vent, and it was jamming the vent door open, causing some air to blow out the defrost instead of down at my feet.

I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier. Overall from the design stand point, it has the potential to be a great truck but it's obvious that quality control is on the back burner at Nissan. Here are some reasons I will not own another Nissan that is made in the USA. First, when I purchased my truck new, I took it to the dealer because the steering wheel set off to the left when going straight. The dealer said he would order some cam bolts and call me in a couple of days but never did. A few days later, I called and the service dept did not remember me, put me on hold, never called back so I let it go. At about forty K miles, I purchased new tires and alignment at another Nissan dealer. After installing the tires and keeping my truck all day for what was to be a two hr job, the service dept tells me they can't totally align my truck and would need another $140.00 and again there was talk of cam bolts.

Bought an 09 Frontier with 50k miles. After 70k miles, my shifter lock stopped working and have to disengage it manually. Told the dealer about it and they said there's nothing they could do and that It'll cost about $500 to repair it. At 115k miles the tranny failed, $3000 to repair at a local shop. Told the service department and all I got is, "Sorry, that sucks". A yr later at 130k, the tranny failed again due to Nissan's design flaw that they don't own up to. Again that cost me $3000. Didn't have the money and had to sell my 64 Lincoln Continental to pay for the repairs. I've also had to replace my fan clutch this summer. Recently my fuel gauge started to act up and now my catalytic converter failed. Called the dealer to see how much a new one is, $700! My truck has 152k miles and I take it to the dealer for maintenance every time it needs it. Worst thing about all this is that I still owe about $5000. I don't want to keep making payments on a POS!

I have a 2008 se 4x2 frontier. I bypassed the tranny cooler that's integrated with the radiator with a trans cooler. Cost 248 dollars - I did it for $80. That will solve the tranny issue. If you have an M226 rear end which is a bastardized Dana 44. Check your grease seals once a month or just replace them with better quality seals. I have had nothing but good luck with this truck. The only other thing I have done is the brakes are soft. I figured there is 5 ft of rubber hose which if you know hydraulics the rubber flexes. I replaced those rubber hoses with Goodrich braided lines,120 bucks, problem solved. If you need assistance email me at @ **. It could be worse. The Toyotas had rotting frames a few years back. They all have issues.

I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab V6 that I purchased new. I currently 168,000 miles on it. After purchasing this vehicle I notice there was a squeaking sound coming from the front end. Took the vehicle back to Nissan several times and they could never find out where it was coming from. Today, I still have that squeaking sound but don't hear it because I have my music playing to drown it out. I see that these vehicles have a lot of issues with them. I had to replace both of my catalyst converters under 100,000 miles. This was an $2000.00 repair job which really made me very disappointed with Nissan. I have also had to replace my upstream O2 sensor which would have cost over $200.00 if I had not did it myself.

Had the transmission fluid and rear diff oil changed at 43000 miles. While there the technician informed me of the failure of the radiator that WILL occur which will render the transmission inoperable. I have asked for a remedy prior to this event and no one has a solution. One idea given was to bypass the radiator and simply do without the cooling effect of the radiator. Not an option since the over drive feature requires the radiator to preheat the transmission fluid.

When I refuel my 2013 Nissan Frontier, I can hear the back pressure from the fuel tank and the nozzle constantly shuts off. Fuel then surges back out of the filler tube and down the side of the truck. After about three attempts, I usually have about a quarter of a tank. This lasts me about a week. A week of listening to BS about different pump pressures and I should try a different station. The dealer has replaced the gas tank but the problem has persisted. The one consistent factor is that the three times that this has happened, I had run the tank down to a gallon or less. The one time that I had no problem, The tank already had about a quarter of a tank of fuel in it.

All vehicles fail at some point in time. I own a Titan 2008 that has a bad colloid motor in the a/c system just like your vehicle with 44000 miles. Time-wise out of warranty, own the truck so I fix it. Go to Canton Miss. and see how they are made. Quality control and testing is over the top. Nobody has time to mess up anything. Oh by the way, A re-manu trans installed $2500.00-$2800.00.

I have a 2012 Tacoma Sport with frame rust issues. Toyota has been giving me the runaround and after back and forth attempts to get them to either repair or have the buy back program, they refused! It's still under warranty and I live in Montana. This is a work truck for my farm and I've had this truck for 10 months now. Look at the complaints on Tacomas regarding rust. I have never had a Frontier, but I have had numerous Toyota trucks. About 3 trucks have had rust or problems with oil consumption.

Thank you for your response however, it doesn't address the issue for me. My 2006 Xterra has about 125k miles on it. However, all of that is irrelevant. Nissan manufactured a car at some plant somewhere that had a defect that predetermined that the car's radiator and transmission fluid would eventually mix. It has nothing to do with the car's age or miles. Honestly, do you think you would have sold a single vehicle if the buyer knew that at any given moment it would be worthless, or worse, that the repair costs would be more than the car is worth (my situation)? In effect, it's totaled (I am now driving a borrowed '93 Ford Ranger). You wouldn't have sold one car if people knew of the accompanying risk, but in reality it sounds like you sold a lot for it appears the same years (and the year before) Pathfinder and Frontier have been having the same problem.

2008 Nissan Frontier 4 dr.- I'm having the same problem as described by Elden of Caldwell, ID. I replaced these parts in 2010, same problem arose now exactly 2 years later and had the work done again. 10 days later, the "Service Engine Soon" light is back on and if cancelled, it comes back on within a day. I do drive a few times a year on dusty roads but this is only for 10 days or so each year. A truck should easily be designed for that type of driving. I tried to have Nissan Canada acknowledge a problem but say they have no records of this concern. Elden said there was a solution - rerouting the vent tube. Perhaps that could be explained so I can have my mechanic try it?

I own a 2005 Nissan Frontier. At about 130,000 miles, the transmission started slipping badly. The mechanic said that my transmission cooler had ruptured inside the radiator and coolant had gotten inside the transmission. My transmission was basically destroyed and it cost over $4000 to fix it. After reading other articles about Nissan owners with similar experiences, it seems that my transmission outlasted many others. I think this is outrageous and Nissan should be held accountable for these failures.

We purchased three brand new 2007 Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 2wd trucks. All three have thrown catalytic converter codes and had to be replaced. One of the trucks is needing a second round of replacements after only 3yr/60k miles and now also needs a new engine because of the defect. We have owned many, many trucks and brands, and this was our first experience with Nissan and it is very poor. No recalls although there is an apparent problem here. Our six year old truck has had numerous repairs and is now in need of $9,300 worth all because of these faulty converters. I'm sure the other trucks will go down soon enough. We are just disgusted.

I bought a brand new (86km ) 2012 Nissan Frontier from a dealership in Southern Ontario, and loved everything about it until my check engine light came on... No big deal, disconnected the battery for 24 hours and it lasted for a few weeks... When it is on, there's ridiculous fuel consumption and no power. It takes about double the gas and I know it's not because of a problem, but from a computer preset to MAKE it do that...

Bought my 05 Nissan Frontier with 101,000 miles on it with a 5-year 100,000-mile extended warranty. 19,000 miles later, the transmission is shot!!! I have spoken with Nissan and they pretend they have never heard of any issue... I don't have all the history on this truck, but I do know the radiator was changed out at 100,000 mile. I don't know Why? With all the complaints online with these transmissions, my opinion is this ought to be taken care of by Nissan being there are SO MANY issues with the 05 transmission. This warranty will only cover $2,000 of the $5,000 transmission, which by the way is the most expensive transmission online or anywhere it seems. Why?

Nissan has not fixed the tranny problems yet. I have a 2012 Frontier with 9000 miles on it. It has been having problems pulling out since 2 months after I bought it new. I have had it 1 year. The dealership I bought it from told me they would not touch it until it broke down on the side of the road. Another dealership fooled with it twice and said they could not find it. Then told me they preferred I go to the dealer I got it from. I called Consumer Affairs and they were no help at all. When I can this truck is going to get gone. I will never touch another Nissan. I have contacted an attorney. Hopefully I can get something done.

I have owned 4 Nissans - Altima, Maxima, Rogue, Versa and I thought there was no better brand of vehicle. I was so wrong. I just bought a 2013 Frontier, 4 door, short bed and it rides terrible. Every tiny bump and/or crack in the road is felt! My back, neck and shoulders ache if I drive it more than 50 miles. I took it back to the dealership one week later and the salesman told me "I needed to get used to it"! Two weeks after I bought it I took it back and said this was truck drove and handled like a 1940's WW II jeep and that they need to "make it right" and get me into another vehicle. I was told my payments would go up by $160.00/month! In just two weeks?? No attempt was ever made to fix the issue. I hope no one has to suffer like I did with that sales person. I will NEVER buy another Nissan and will recommend to anyone that asks to not buy a Nissan from the dealership I went to.

Shortly after purchasing a used 2007 Frontier last summer I started experiencing transmission problems. Discovered the source online - radiator leaking into transmission fluid. Replaced radiator, had a transmission dip stick installed and changed out transmission fluid which didn't correct the stuttering problem. Was told to put whale oil as additive in transmission fluid. This fortunately fixed that problem. Now my rear end is noisy and am told this too is a known common problem. I am having a hard time getting a reconditioned one and they say the new ones are a crap shoot because a majority of them are defective. I will never own a Nissan product again!

2013 Nissan Frontier - The thing rides like a 1974 Kenworth... For those who have ever been on a BUMPY Dirt Road with No Shocks, Think of that times 20 and you are getting close. The Ride is Horrible, and the Bluetooth has its problems as well. I am taking it in 7-31-13 to see if they can make it better... My truck was bought May 11th 2013 So it shouldn't be like this... Highway mileage mostly, Never off road as of yet. Good power, But the Ride is Terrible...

2004 Nissan Frontier Catalytic Converter - Manufacturer Defect. My truck had 186,000, no problems. While driving home from work, the catalytic converter rusted out, debris got in the motor, ruined it, knocks, rings, cylinder walls destroyed. It was carried to certified Nissan mechanic to find this issue. I sent note to Nissan. They said to carry it to a dealer for diagnosis. Diagnosis the same, sent note back to Nissan. They said, “You are too far out of warranty, not covered.” This is known defect, nothing to do with warranty. They said we will submit for charity assistance, no go there either. So I am left with nothing to drive, no help, no nothing from Nissan. What is ironic is just before the "regional specialist" hung up, he said, “Thank you for driving Nissan." I will never own another Nissan and I encourage others not to as well.

2007 Nissan Frontier had 110.000 mls [sic] and they had recalled cars up to 80.000 [sic]. A week after they had recalled 100.00 mls; I had exceeded by 10.00. They wanted to charge me $10,000. I had the transmission stop the car because it had coolant mix inside it, which damaged all the transmission. I have spent $8,000.00 on this problem. Replaced it with a used transmission. Then it had a bad sensor that regulates the oil pressure. I had to replace it with one more. This one was $3,900.00, from Dave's Auto Wrecking. They gave me one year warranty.

My 2007 Nissan Frontier has 101,000 miles and I have problems with automatic transmission. The Nissan mechanic said that I have cooler fluid into my transmission... I was driving and I got stuck in the third gear. The check engine light came on and now from the first gear to the second, it gave a big jump. Nissan wants $5,300.00 to fix the problem. No way. I think they have to replace it for free and give a courtesy car for me to go to work. Thank you very much. No more Nissan for me. I was thinking of changing my wife's car to a Nissan, but not anymore. Also, my Nissan does not give me the mpg that they said. Thank you.

Guess what they said? $7000.00 to replace! I have 104000 miles on my truck. That's more than the trade in value! I'm buying a Toyota next and parting this price of crap out! At least I haven't heard of them screwing over the little guy! Why doesn't some agency investigate this madness???

I had to replace rear wheel bearing and seal at Dick Smith of Lexington to the tune of $1055.26 and now the tailgate and side panels are peeling horribly. I have seen a good many others around town doing same thing. Now, I have to worry about transmission crossover nightmare. What a piece of crap! You need to put the i in front of the n in the name Nissan and you have the word insane which I would have to be to buy another Nissan product. A local car dealer in Columbia advertises that if you experience it once, you will never forget it. Damn right you won't. What if all the problem Nissans showed up at once on the same day with the news media? Wouldn't it be great?

While driving on the interstate, the transmission on my 2005 Frontier with 115,000 miles, slipped out of gear and never reengaged. There were no knocks or warnings. We coasted to the side of the road and had to call a tow truck to pull us into Cookeville, TN. At the transmission shop, we were informed of the radiator leakage into the transmission causing it to fail. What's worse is the owner proceeds to tell me that they see 4 or 5 of these a month, either Pathfinders, Frontiers, or Xterras; that it is a known issue at Nissan and the repair will be around $5,000 for a rebuilt transmission. How could Nissan know about such a costly problem and not attempt to fix these for the people who trusted their products? This was my fourth and last Nissan. I will NEVER own another Nissan EVER! Nissan's head in the sand approach to customer service will be the death of the company.

2005 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab XE - Don't hold your breath waiting for Nissan to help you with anything. I am troubled to hear what you're going through, having a child that needs to get to his doctors. I have a similar issue... although I must say, don't give up. I actually got $800.00 from Nissan Assist when all 4 of my catalytic converters went out and had to purchase the O2 sensors, as well as a new muffler. Not to stop there, I've replaced the radiator, transmission, timing chain, water pump, blower motor, ECM, fuel sending unit, and that does not include the regular maintenance. There is a class action lawsuit against Nissan for the Radiator/Transmission Defect & Design Flaw. You can find that on the internet.

I bought my 2007 Nissan Frontier brand new with the expectation it would be similar to my old 1985 Nissan 4X4 PU, which is still on the road after 350,000 miles. I was sadly mistaken in this assumption. At about 15K miles, the fuel gauge sensor went south. At first, Nissan refused to fix it for free, but offered me money towards the repair. Luckily, they did a recall on this and I did get that fixed for free. At 62, 000 miles, the rear differential developed a major leak. They would not cover the whole cost, but offered me $1,500 towards a new differential which cost $2,500 installed. At 75,000 miles, the engine developed a high pitched whine.

Nissan 2007 Frontier 4L 6sp - I purchased this vehicle new from a dealer on 06/15/07 at 35,235 miles by the original owner. Never any problems and all maintenance done as per the "owner’s manual". As of today’s date, 05/17/13, no help, won’t pass smog, and can’t drive it. I’m making still payments (7 to go). The vehicle is sitting at a Nissan dealership, and I am being told nothing is wrong with your vehicle (something smells fishy here)? I called Nissan Customer Affairs and started a "key file on 05/17/13." List of problems: 1) bad rust on roof of cab along the seams on both sides (panel was never properly prepped before robotics painted); 2) u-joint bad at rear of driveline, slop in drivetrain when using clutch (no grease, zerks present?); and 3) is a guess of why vehicle cannot be driven - electronic clock in computer set to cause random failures without setting a code or codes for diagnostic evaluation.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Frontier from the dealer with 9,900 miles on it. I have purchased Nissan products in the past and had nothing but great service with them – a 1998 Pathfinder with 177,000 miles and a 2001 Maxima SE with 120,000 miles; both problem free. The 2005 Frontier has been nothing but trouble. No matter what I do, the positive battery terminal is always corroding. It has been completely replaced 3 times. Four new batteries and the fuel sensor failed at 60,000 miles. I contacted Nissan and was told it was not a warranty item. The transmission failed because the coolant leaked into it, a known defect.

Dangerous engine operation! Without indication, the engine stalls, sputters, non-functioning gas pedal, gauges show max high then low readings, check engine light flashes, and tachometer bounces up and down with engine RPMs. The truck was taken to the dealer. I was told, "You pay first! $120.00 then we tell you what is wrong!" At that time, the technician and I were standing next to the truck watching it being possessed by whatever was the cause. The dealer service advisor told me the truck is not under warranty. It has expired! The truck has 35,303 miles on it. I purchased it new on 06/15/2007 from the dealer with 2.3 miles. No one has ever touched anything under the hood! If nothing is found wrong with this truck, the dealer or Nissan will be promptly sued!

2006 Nissan Frontier SE - Back in September 2012, my catalytic converter on my driver side went bad. So I took it to the dealer and got it replaced even though they claimed it was not covered under warranty. Just this past Friday, May 10th. 2013, my SES light came on, and I had my boss bring his code reader to work. We saw that it came up with the P0420 code. We looked it up and, sure enough, the passenger side catalytic converter had gone bad.

I am writing this on May 9, 2013. About a week ago, my 2007 Nissan Frontier experienced slow acceleration. I put it in 1st and drove slowly for 1/4 mile then turned off the engine. When I turned on the ignition, the gear shift was locked. I unlocked manually and tried to start. Nothing. The engine will not crank. No lights on dash. I towed it to my local mechanic who tried some electrical work. Nothing, so he thought a tranny failure put truck in failsafe. AAMCO could not start it so they could not diagnose. They towed it to Nissan. They wanted to change the tranny, too much money for a vehicle with 110,000 miles. I towed it out to another transmission place, and they first thought it was the starter! They changed the starter - nothing doing. Of course the jumpstart is not working so it’s not the battery. I’m now stuck.

I bought a 2007 Nissan Frontier. From the get go, the tire level light has always been on. The check engine light turned on, and I can't turn it off. The fuel gauge stopped working at 23,000 miles. I bought this vehicle because of its good looks and the four doors. It was a gigantic mistake on my part. I highly recommend against buying any Nissan product. Yes, I'm responsible for what I write, and I write that Nissan has put out defective trucks and is weaseling out of the responsibility to make things right.

My 2006 Nissan Frontier, with 125,000 miles at the time, lost all power while driving on the freeway on the 4th lane. It was a scary moment when cars are flying by you and you have to merge over with no power during rush hour in the morning. I had to get towed to a shop. They found out my radiator fluid leaked into the transmission. To end the story, I was out of a car for 2 weeks and had to pay $3,800 for the repair. From what I can see on the internet, Nissan has done nothing about it. I also have the check engine light on right now with a code for the catalytic converter. I’ll never be buying a Nissan again. I hope something gets done about this.

I purchased (3) 2007 Frontiers straight from the dealer. On one of them I've had the oxygen sensor replaced, then the catalytic converter (all within 3 years, 121k miles). It was losing power and would hardly go up hills! The second one just rolled into 129k miles, has a check engine light on and throwing code for new catalytic converter! The third truck is at 130 miles, so just waiting on it. Never had bought Nissans for my business before and definitely will not again. What a headache, and not to mention causing unnecessary dents in my checkbook. We've read way too many threads with similar problems. A recall should have been issued already.

I purchased a 2008 Nissan Frontier SE three years ago. A catalytic converter failure resulted in the destruction of the engine. The vehicle only has 80,000 miles on it. I owe $3000 now for a vehicle that won't run! The pistons and rings are destroyed by debris from the catalytic converter. Nissan advises that the powertrain warranty only covers up to 60,000 miles so I am out of luck.

I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier with the radiator leaking fluid into the transmission. Nissan needs to do the right thing and recall the vehicles. This will cost them millions now but if they don't stand behind this design flaw, it will cost them billions later. Obviously, their upper management has underestimated the power of the internet bringing people together to voice their legitimate complaints. If you have a Nissan vehicle with this problem, please help yourself and the rest of us by filing a complaint with every agency or consumer affairs website you can find. Thank you.

The electric blue paint on my 2005 Nissan Frontier truck is peeling off around the roof channels and also around the inside of the bed. Now in the engine compartment and spreading up along the A pillars, it's just disappearing and going to the metal color.

I found out today my transmission problem in my Frontier was caused by leaking coolant. Nissan knew about the problem but did nothing to notify me of the problem. Now they say I must pay the full amount. It's time to trade; no more Nissan.

2005 Nissan Frontier electric blue paint peeling - I have gotten nothing but stonewalling and the runaround from Nissan of North America! First, they told me that there was no factory defect in the paint (which anyone who owns the same color and year of truck knows is completely false), and in my most recent conversation with the same department at Nissan, they told me that the dealership had determined that my truck had some sort of acid exposure! I told them that was purely ironic that all owners of the same year and color truck had been exposed to the same acid?! Give me a break! If you are reading this, and have access to Facebook, please subscribe to one or both of the groups "2005 Electric Blue Nissan Paint Delamination" or "Nissan Consumer complaints". Another individual and I are trying to gather enough unsatisfied consumers to push a class action lawsuit forward. If you don't have access to Facebook, you may reach me. Please, if you are or know anyone who is experiencing the same issue, please get on board this claim!

2007 Nissan Frontier tranny/radiator issue as well! Lowest estimate was $4,700. I got it used at 87,000 miles and probably had the problem already, but it didn't come to our attention until after the hundred thousand mile cutoff. I'll never buy another Nissan ever!

The 2008 Nissan Frontier I have, in my opinion, has a design flaw that the company will not admit to! There is a vent tube on the gas tank that is located at the rear of the truck in the frame. If you drive down dirt roads or dusty areas, this tube, the sensor and the charcoal canister is plugged. The repairs for this cost several hundred dollars and includes rerouting the vent tube to the engine compartment, where it should have been from the start? I talked to Michael at Nissan and was told that they don't know of anyone else having this problem. But if there is, they could contact Michael at 1-800-343-6913 ext ** and they might do something about it.

2005 Frontier - My transmission went out because of the radiator. I did not know that they had issues with this until mine went out. Apparently they knew they were having issues for a long time. Nissan now says if you have under this much mileage, they would fix it. Well we are over this mileage. If they let us know that they had issues earlier, then we would have been in the mileage. I have spoken to several Nissan employees and they said they should fix it but can't because they have to follow their guidelines. I need help please.

In July, I purchased a 2012 Nissan Frontier. This is my 3rd new Frontier since 1988. Before my first service, I noticed that the brakes didn't seem to stop the vehicle correctly. I listed the item on the service form. My dealer Chris Myers in Daphne, AL serviced the vehicle and told me that they checked the brakes and the pressures. All seemed to be okay. I recently had a minor accident where I tried to stop the vehicle at a speed of approximately 20 mph but failed to stop before bumping another vehicle. I had only minor damage. Today, Jan. 11, I talked with the service manager at Chris Myers and he told me that he could take another look at the vehicle. I don't know what kind of test may be performed but will schedule another visit with Chris Myers service dept. Because I owned other Frontiers, I am concerned with the different feeling of the braking system on this vehicle.

My story is similar to many others that I have been reading about on this site. The transmission failed due to radiator fluid mixing with transmission fluid. The vehicle has 92,000 miles on it and Nissan says that my co-pay will be $3,000 plus tax. Total bill is close to $6,000. I feel that it is absolutely absurd that I have to pay even the $3,000 co-pay. I believe there should be a recall and not just an extended warranty on the radiator since it was Nissan's ** engineering that led to this problem. Indeed, just like many others on this site have said, no more Nissan or Infinity for me.

I experienced the same problem many others are having with my 2005 Frontier automatic transmission. Today, I was informed by my mechanic that the trans needs to be replaced due to radiator glycol leaking into the transmission and ruining it. I guess I can't complain too much since I have over 173,000 miles on it and I've driven it for 8 years, but still it's a bummer and will cost me over $4,500 to fix.

We have a 2007 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Long Bed. At 48,000 miles and 20 days after our 60-month power train warranty expired, we experience the "oh so common issue" of the timing chain guide failure. You will know when it happens when you start to hear a high pitched whine when you step on the gas. Nissan refused to fix the problem since it was 20 days past my warranty. Nissan offered to fix it for $1,100. I refused to give them my business and took it to a private shop that charged $850 with the use of Nissan Parts. The private shop showed me the problem. It was the timing chain guides that were causing the issue and caused the chain to ware prematurely. The timing chain guides were actually made of plastic and were completely worn out.

2005 Nissan Frontier failure - I can handle and fix the fuel gauge sender and all universal joints breaking after only 45,000 miles. The transmission is a different story. It is the same as with all the others. Internal AT cooler in radiator leaked and ruined the transmission. That happened at only 55,000 miles. No parts availability on that and only OEM re-manufactured transmissions at an insane cost. What a joke.

My 2006 Nissan Frontier has a factory defect in the radiator which allows the transmission to pull coolant from the radiator. This destroys the transmission. Nissan knew about this $6,000 failure but neither the dealer nor Nissan Corp will do anything to help with the repairs or help with cost. The internet has several complaints for the same problem.There will be a lot of defective Nissan's on used car lots and a lot of very unhappy people that can't afford to get them fixed.

Nissan truck broke down again: This cannot be happening. Nissan sucks! My new 2012 Nissan Frontier was supposedly repaired at John North Nissan in Emporia, Kansas. They had trouble diagnosing the problem, but eventually said it was a sensor and repaired it this morning. I continued on with my road trip and again lost complete power of my truck and had to call a tow truck. I'm sitting on the side of the road in Gainsville, Texas waiting for the tow truck to arrive and take me to the nearest Nissan dealership in Corinth, Texas. I have lost complete confidence in Nissan and wish I never bought this $30,000 piece of junk. It appears I bought a lemon and hope Nissan stands up for once and does the right thing in replacing it.

While driving long distance, my new 2012 Nissan Frontier truck started to have erratic RPM readings that jumped up and down. Shortly thereafter, the check engine light turned on. I immediately drove to the nearest Nissan dealership which was Randy Reed Nissan in Kansas City. The dealer mentioned a sensor problem and made a quick repair that consisted of clearing the code, tightening ground wires and sent me on my way. Within 30 minutes, the truck lost complete power while I was driving and I had to do an emergency stop on the freeway. The truck was towed to the nearest Nissan dealership in Emporia, Kansas, which was already closed for the night.

I'm driving a 2011 Frontier Pro 4X. I absolutely love this truck. Up until today, 82,000 km without a hiccup, I pulled over to check directions and placed the truck in park. I tried to put the truck back into gear, and I could only access Park, Reverse, and Neutral. I could not shift it into Drive. I took it in to a transmission expert, and he found that there was a small screw that was bent in the detent. He advised me the screw is undersized, and replaced the screw with a larger/stronger screw to avoid this problem arising again. I will bring this to Nissan's attention. This could be an issue with the 2011 design of the gear shifter.

I brought my 2007 frontier to Surf City Nissan for oil change and was told the axle seals were leaking. No problem, they would replace the whole differential under warranty. I brought it back a few days later to have the diff replaced and mentioned that the trans seemed to be slipping a bit. The service manager told me about the issue with the trans cooler leaking into the radiator. They checked it out and called me back to say they would cover it and replace both the radiator and the transmission. The truck has 87,000 miles on it. I am very happy to see this dealer and Nissan stand behind their product.

Transmission of my 2005 Nissan Frontier began to slip gears around 88,000 miles. I had the transmission serviced and was notified of extra metal shavings in oil. Transmission began to slip gears again at 91,000 miles when fluid became hot. Is Nissan going to warranty their vehicles? I had traded an old Nissan truck prior to this that ran great after 350,000 miles.

We have a 2006 Nissan Frontier fixed way too many times now. Driving home, truck started stopping and wouldn’t pick up gears! Thank God my children weren’t with me when the truck stopped moving and wouldn’t pick up speed! Transmission is bad! I don’t seem to be the only one with this problem. I want to know if an attorney has already picked up this and has something going, so I can get on board. Contact me at **.

Transmission wouldn't go into gear. I called Nissan. They opened a complaint, it went nowhere. I got a local Los Angeles transmission shop to fix it for $1550. I gave the guy $500 to start, then another $500 and luckily, because it was a friend of a friend, they took a postdated check for the last $550 so I could get my truck back to work. Nissan is your typical corporation. They will do this until they go down like Ford and Chevy and then they will get better like Ford & Chevy have done but no one will believe it for long time. So happy ending = small claims. I took pages and pages of these printouts, got $1550 judgment and broke even except for lost wages and rental car expense.

Nissan Frontier 2007 transmission failure - As a result of the contamination, the transmission and other drivetrain components are damaged and may require replacement. Our investigation reveals that Nissan typically denies warranty coverage for repairs caused by these defects even if the vehicle’s powertrain is still under warranty. This Nissan radiator defect poses a safety risk to owners who can sustain catastrophic transmission failure while the vehicle is being operated. Although Nissan claims that this is not a "safety issue," it is undeniable that losing forward propulsion on a busy highway can be dangerous. In fact, on August 24, 2011, the New York Times reported on the Nissan Radiator Defect and cited numerous complaints to NHTSA about transmission failures leading to safety issues.

The rear axle seal of my 2006 Nissan Frontier, 96,000 miles (normally $20 repair), was leaking oil onto rear brakes. I was told by the Nissan dealer parts guy the reason is pressure building up in the differential caused by a clogged vent, another $20 part. The pressure blows out the seals. It gets better (Nissan has a service bulletin out for this), which means its common and they know about it. But they told me to get lost. I have replaced the rear axle seals on many other vehicles; it’s a 2- or 3-hour job. My truck has been jacked up in the garage for a month and I still don’t have it fixed. Here is the process up till now; rent huge gear puller to pull axle and also use sledge hammer banging on the rotor (destroying rotor) after a couple days on and off, finally it broke free and came out.

Like many others, the transmission in my 2007 Nissan Frontier was destroyed beyond repair by a faulty transmission fluid cooler built within the radiator. The cooler ruptured, allowing engine coolant to flood my transmission and ruin it. Not being able to maintain speed that day nearly caused a huge accident, as I was unaware of what was happening, and did manage to get to the side of the road without being rammed from behind by any other vehicles. I took it to the Nissan dealership where I had purchased it new in 2007, and they recommended that I call Consumer Affairs. The "specialist" wrote me a letter saying they were sorry, but my truck was past the new car warranty, and there was nothing they could do - nothing, not even the cost of towing.

As of now, I have discovered the dreaded Nissan Frontier '06 transmission radiator failure which has caused the coolant and transmission fluid to mix. I am having transmission problems as well. I am really angry that all this could have been avoided if Nissan would have just let me know. I would have even done it at my expense. Extending the warranty on the radiator does nothing for anyone who suffers the transmission failure as a result. I will do what I can to salvage this failure and then seek help from the dealer and Nissan. I love this truck but if this is not taken care of satisfactorily, I will not buy Nissan again.

There seems to be a problem with Nissan truck radiators leaking antifreeze into the transmission cooling lines, thus destroying the transmission. This is obviously a design flaw which should be fixed by Nissan. I used to be a big supporter and loyal customer of the company. It is unacceptable to pass this large financial burden onto the customer. Since this is such a common problem, it should be recalled.

In July 2010, I had to trade in my 2006 Xterra for a Nissan vehicle (but that's a whole other story). Anyway, I purchased a 2007 Frontier Nismo 2WD, with around 55k miles. Since then, the truck has been in the shop four or so times. I had to get the rear differential replaced about 6 months after I got the truck. Now, I am in a fight of hell! Back in December, I had a great tire company put all new tires on the truck. Then about three weeks ago from today, my low tire pressure light comes on. I had all four tires checked and all are right where Nissan says the weight should be. So, I took it to Power Nissan in Tempe, AZ and they tell me that the sensors were damaged when I had new tires put on. If the tires were replaced in December, why did the sensors just break?!

I bought my 2007 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab NISMO 4x4 with 13 miles on the odometer never knowing the product I was sold was defective. My story is the same as many (too many) Nissan owners on this site (radiator/transmission failure). I have 92,000 miles on my truck and Nissan is refusing to do anything about the $7,000 bill I am facing. I think it's past time that we all get together and file a class-action lawsuit! If you’re tired of being neglected and disregarded because of Nissan creating and distributing a faulty product, then join with me! If you or someone you know is already a part of a class-action law suit in regards to this issue, then please send me an email so I can get on board with this.

In 2009, I bought a 2007 Frontier Nismo Edition with 59,000 miles on it from Jones Nissan in Savannah, TN. At 63,000 miles, the water pump went out and the dealership refused to fix it saying the warranty had expired and as a result of a local mechanic not knowing what he was doing, I had to replace the entire engine. Now at 74,000 miles and three years later, I have the same problem as a multitude of other Frontier owners and my transmission fluid and coolant are mixing. I took it back to Jones Nissan and they told me it would be completely covered under the extended warranty; however, that was the first week of April and they are telling me my transmission is on backorder until May 25th. Meanwhile, my truck is sitting in the driveway holding down the pavement while I'm having to borrow other people's vehicles. Needless to say, as soon as it gets fixed, it's getting traded and I will not be gracing the front doors of the Nissan dealership ever again.

Well, let me start by, my parents and myself have owned Nissan cars and trucks for years. I purchased a pre-owned 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo Crew Cab in March of 2011 with 45,000 miles. Since then, I've had it in the shop 3 times in 16 months. First, it was the rear differential leaking oil. They replaced the seal to stop the leak covered by warranty. Second, my A/C was making noise when turned on. One of the flaps was not engaging and making a fluttering sound, $400 out of pocket not covered by the warranty. Third, today I got in my truck not driving it for a couple of months, and no power. It would not accelerate, and would not shift into gear. At 60 on the freeway, it was at 5,000 rpms. They called me today and said it was transmission codes, as well as the catalytic converter throwing codes.

I purchased a 2007 Nissan Frontier truck in 2009. I purchased the compass warranty, which the salesman told me would be 100,000 miles. I did not go over my warranty as I trusted this guy. I used the warranty once and now have 82,000 miles on my truck and it has the scrubbing sound in the rear. The cruise control stopped working and the horn wouldn't blow. They told me it was the clock spring and that my warranty expired at 60,000 miles. My gas hand stopped working and they said it was the fuel sending unit. When I checked the price, it was 400.00 dollars due to the fuel pump and fuel sending unit was combined. I will never buy another Nissan and won't advise anyone else to. I am thoroughly disgusted with this truck. Why should I buy an extended warranty when the factory warranty was still there? I think I have been crooked.

I have a 2010 Nissan Frontier XE with a 2.5L I4. I was driving home when the water pump broke, the fan clutch failed, the head gasket blew. All in a matter of minutes. I called the dealer and they said the warranty is 60k miles so I called Nissan. After nearly 3 weeks of back and forth, they told me 'tough luck'. The warranty is 60k miles and I have 70k, so I clearly am out of warranty and I drive way too much for a car so young.

My Nissan Frontier fuel tank needs to be replaced and at a high price.

I had my Nissan Frontier for about 2 years. I bought it with 86,000 miles. I now have almost 127,000 miles. It had a cracked manifold on the passenger side which I had replaced within a year. I have to replace the same side again about 19,000 miles later. When I got my truck inspected last time, I had to replace the driver's side manifold, which cost $193.00 from a dealer just for the part. The auto parts store didn't have the driver's side available. My truck is running very crappy. It is stalling out and now losing power and RPMs, which could cause a serious accident. I have 2 more years to pay on this piece of junk. The repair bills the last 2 years have cost me about $3500.00. At the present time, I am working very few hours and have a difficult time with my bills. What do you suggest I do?

My Nissan Frontier 2007 began to have a shuddering in the rear end while I was on vacation. I called the dealership and found out that it was under warranty until 80,000 miles, I had 80,019 miles on it. After calling Nissan and speaking with Carl and waiting for a week, Carl said sorry, the most they would honor was of the replacement cost of $6500 was $3,000. Even though I have documentation that the truck was under the warranty when the trouble began, Carl still refuses to honor the warranty. I will never buy another Nissan and advise everyone I know of their refusal to honor warranties.

I am writing to express my extreme discontent with the quality of warranty service I have received on my new 2010 Nissan Frontier (VIN**) at Busam Nissan in Cincinnati, OH. I initially brought my truck in to address six problems outlined below in November 2011. I dealt with a service tech named Ken. Initial problems include 1.) Key off current draw draining battery. Measured at battery terminal is 300mA. This is draining the battery when the car is turned off; 2.) Emergency brake won't hold vehicle on slope. When vehicle parked on a slope equivalent to a boat loading dock it gradually moves downhill even when the vehicle is in gear. Truck actually moves down slope in small ~12 increments because a little movement rotates engine building cylinder pressure. When pressure bleeds off, the truck will move a little more. 3.) Brake fluid wetness on inside of drivers side rear wheel. This looks to be a leak from rear end seal.

We have a 2007 Nissan Frontier with 84k miles on it. My wife uses this truck everyday. I drove the truck to work one day during a snow storm and pulled it into the shop. I was checking the fluids and found that the radiator looked like a milkshake inside. One of the techs called a relative who works for Nissan and was told this is a common issue and that the transmission cooler failed inside the radiator. I contacted Nissan and found out that this is in fact a common issue and that they extended the warranty to 7 years/80,000 miles. We have 84200 miles on the truck and was told by the dealer that I would have to contact Nissan customer affairs to see if they would cover the repair.

Well, I've been reading the transmission issues on this site. I just started losing power going uphill and am wondering if this is the transmission problem everyone is chatting about? My 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo only has 62,000 miles on it. 6 months ago I had to repair the drive shaft universal as this had corroded. The dealer ate most of the costs on this one but now if the tranny is going and it's due to the radiator fluid leak, I'm afraid I'll be in the same boat as everyone here. Is this how most of your problems started (i.e. with a loss of power) or did the whole system just collapse? I'm bringing the beast into the dealer on March 6 to see what is going on and I'll repost results. Thanks.

It started feeling like I was driving over the bumps on the side of the road. I took my 2006 Nissan Nismo Frontier to the dealer and I had the dreaded radiator leaking into the transmission problem. I was told this is a common issue with Nissans and they are not recalling the problem. They extended the warranty to 80,000 miles; unfortunately, I have 91,000 miles on my truck. It would have cost me approximately $7,000 to fix. I loved this truck and I use to love Nissans but I will never buy another Nissan again. I am now moving on to Toyota who stands behind their product with a 7 year, 100,000 mile warranty on their engines and transmissions.

2005 Nissan Frontier Pick-up - No warning. Transmission died on road. Nissan dealer will replace all parts listed from Auto Diagnostic Codes (5) in all. $1800.00 before labor and taxes but no guarantee that this will work. End of story, except will never buy another Nissan.

Light came on and truck started to overheat. I went straight to the dealer. They found radiator cracked and fluid leak into transmission. Both parts have to be replaced. Cost was about $7,000.00. I found out looking through the internet that Nissan has had problems with this but there was no recall. I’m still trying to get Nissan to pay for this repair.

I have a 2007 Nissan frontier that I have drove back and forth to the Nissan North America plant for going on 2 years now and my transmission cooler. which so happens to be inside the radiator, ruptured and flooded my transmission with coolant out of the radiator, and I'm looking at a 5000 dollar repair to get them both replaced. I wanna know if so many people are having this same problem, why have they not recalled the faulty part or at least own up to their mistake, so for everyone that has the problem with their truck shifting really hard, I would get that checked ASAP that's what mine did.

I have been reading all the complaints on the Frontier and I can't believe that Nissan is not standing behind their trucks! I am having the same problem! My radiator fluid has gone into my transmission! I am not sure what is going to happen and how much it is going to cost, but if Nissan knows about this problem, then why is it not a recall? Nissan used to be one of the best, so what has happened? I bought my truck in 2010 and it is a 2007! I love it and I was going to trade it in for another one, but not now knowing that this is a big problem and Nissan is not doing anything about it! I know I will be looking at big money, I just don't know how big yet! I'm not impressed with Nissan! This is a major problem and something should be done!

I just wanted to see if anyone has received financial assistance from Nissan regarding the faulty radiator that causes my transmission to start slipping. My truck has 87,000 miles and I did not receive the extended warranty letter until after I was over 80,000. Why didn't Nissan wait so long? I took my truck in and now I am waiting to see what Nissan plans to do. I will let you know in 3-5 business day.

I purchased a 2005 Nismo in December of 2005. The first paint was peeling off the fenders. I took it into National City Nissan, was told there was nothing they could do. The vehicle was just over four years old. However, I find it quite ironic that every electric blue Nissan Frontier I have seen has the exact same issue. All I got was everyone deflecting the issue and not addressing the paint adhesion to the primer.

My 2005 Nissan Frontier, at 65,000 miles, had to have the catalytic converter replaced, which was covered. By 97,000 miles, we had it changed again, but it is no longer covered. The cost is $1,600. Now at 99,000 miles, the radiator is leaking into the transmission!

I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier 4.0 V6. About a month ago it started making a loud banging noise, much louder when accelerating. I recently had the oil changed, and the mechanic told me it was the timing chain and guides. It only has 43,700 miles. He also said this is a major problem with this engine (4.0.V6) and not only the Frontier but also the Nissan Quest. He told me there should be a recall since it is a manufacturing defect in the design, and there are so many vehicles with the same problem. He pulled up the Nissan web page, and of course there aren't any at this time.

I bought a new 2007 Nissan Frontier and got the Nismo 2WD package. The first problem I had was a popping noise coming from the front end. After taking it to my dealer six times and they replaced numerous parts, they told me it was a common noise that truck makes and they will no longer work on it. I took the truck home and within minutes found the problem myself the sway bar brackets were loose. The second problem I had was the front rotors which had to be turned and new brake pads at 30,000 miles.

The Fuel Cap could cause this problem, and I remember changing the fuel cap with lockable cap from Walmart. Change the cap back to the original and it did not clear the Check Engine soon light. Tried to clear the light by disconnecting the battery temporarily, but it did not clear the fault light. Took it to Nissan and told them the code, and they said it was the gas cap which they ordered.

Nissan has a well known problem with cracking exhaust manifolds. My 2002 Nissan Frontier appears to have a cracked exhaust manifold. It was recommended to me that I needed to supply Nissan with the vehicle VIN. The warranty was supposed to be extended to 100,000 miles. Since mine has 97,000 miles I need to get this handled now. A class action lawsuit was supposedly involved. In contacting Nissan their representative had no information in their system. How do I contact this manufacturer to get this situation rectified?

I received a letter from Nissan alerting me that a problem with internal leakage with the radiator has been found in my 2006 Frontier. The warranty would be extended to 80,000 miles. A nice sticker was included for me to place in the engine compartment. Why bother? Seems they timed it so the notices would not reach owners until well after 80,000 miles for such a well known issue; an issue that reappears through many model years, unchanged. At least Toyota had the fortitude to stand behind their products when they were found to be faulty. It is a shame, the Frontier could be such a good vehicle if the company that created it was honorable.

Just after 109,000 miles, my 2006 Nissan Frontier LE started not shifting correctly, jerking and not gaining any speed. I immediately called my local dealer and explained what happened. They informed me that my coolant from my radiator started leaking into the transmission somehow. They told me they could not do anything for me because my extended warranty was past 100,000 miles. They said that this is a typical issue that they see and it would cost me $7,000 dollars to fix.

This is about my Nissan 2005 Frontier. Same problem as described previously about timing chain/guide problems after 110,000 miles. It costs $1600 to fix by the dealer. These are inferior quality parts that Nissan has known about and will not replace under warranty. I have owned previous Nissan vehicles without problems, but this will be my last.

I brought my 2003 Nissan Frontier truck with electric blue paint in for a recall service. Just a few days after, the paint peeled off the entire rear quarter panel of the truck bed. They said there was nothing they could do and gave me the 1-800 number. They have been getting the run-around and "what is the diagnosis?”. I’m very dissatisfied!

My 2005 Nissan Frontier has cost me tons of money just in the last two years. I have 88,000 miles on it and the check engine light came on. I was told that it was the catalytic converter. The mechanic looked it up and said it was a recall issue and I should check with a Nissan dealer. I did check with a dealer, and they said it was not a recall and it would have been covered under warranty if it had been under 80,000 miles. I will be selling this truck as soon as possible!

Just after 100,000 miles, my 2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo started not shifting correctly, jerking and not gaining any speed. I immediately called my local dealer and explained what happened. They informed me that my extended warranty was up at 100,000 miles and that my coolant from my radiator started leaking into the transmission somehow. They said that this is a typical issue that they see and it would cost me $6,500 dollars to fix.

2005 Nissan Frontier currently at 127K miles. I would urge everyone to stay away from this vehicle. I have had Fuel Sensor failure, sunroof failure, CD failure, Catalytic Converter failed, both driver side and passenger rear axle assembly failed, numerous unknown rattling noises coming from hood area. Replaced rotors on rear twice long with cam shaft sensor failure. This truck just absolutely totally sucks! I have called Nissan repeatedly and they do nothing to stand behind their product. I will never own another Nissan and this is after owning a '94 300ZX, a '04 Maxima and now a '05 Frontier. What a ripoff!

In 2005, I regretfully bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier. After numerous episodes of being stranded on the freeway, I took it to the dealer. The first problem was fixed by replacing the engine sensor. Months ago at 79,000 miles, I contacted the dealer about having issues with my radiator. The dealership told me that there was a recall, but my vehicle did not qualify for the recall.

My 2006 Frontier died at my son's daycare, and I had it towed to the dealership. They were able to determine that the engine idle control sensor, which had been recalled, caused my problem. The dealership fixed the issue, and the truck ran well for a day, until the check engine light came on. I brought it back to the dealership, and it turns out, that the poorly running engine caused my catalytic converter to fail.

Where do I begin? It's a broken record: transmission rebuild, radiator and rear end rebuild. Nissan does not stand behind their products and they refuse to do anything about it. They have done nothing for the consumer. They have put out new cars since this problem and have left their past buyers in the dust. They claim to not know anything about this and have now moved on.

2002 Nissan Frontier has the same transmission shutter that all the rest are having.

The paint on the roof of my 2007 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, with 35,875 miles on it, is peeling off. The left side of the roof channel was repainted under warranty and the right side started peeling right after the warranty and has moved to the A-piller. A masking tape will pull the paint off the roof. I have had several body shops look at the truck and they all agree that this should be covered under warranty.

My family purchased a brand new 05 Frontier. Four years later, we got a recall letter stating that there was a problem with the transmission.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Frontier SE in 2008 with only 42,000. There have been a lot of problems within mileage. At 42,001, the inlet gas hose popped off while I was on freeway, thus, causing the vehicle to automatically turn off with no power. The cost was covered by dealer.

I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier of which I started having problems with the transmission last year. I took it to a shop where I was informed that it needs a new transmission. The transmission was rebuilt and it has not been the same. I took the truck to the dealer where I was informed that the radiator fluid had mixed with the transmission fluid and that a new radiator and transmission would be needed at a cost of $6,000.00. But after reading all of this, I think that this truck is going to the cemetery. I will not spend this kind of money just to find out later that the problem was not fixed. By the way, the original shop who performed the work does not want to repair the transmission again because they have no money. It is very sad that we, as consumers, go through this type of problems with our vehicles.

I have 2008 Frontier 4x4 crew cab that has a check engine light that keeps on reappearing. I just got it home from a dealer after being told that the problem was fixed. The ** light flashed on as we pulled into the yard. This truck has been in the shop for that ** light 4 times now. Each one-way trip is a minimum of 70 miles.

The paint on the roof of my 2007 Nissan Frontier has started to peel off. I didn't purchase an extended warranty with this vehicle though it had less than 50,000 miles when this started. They say it is not a defect they caused.

I had to replace my front rotor and brake for my Nissan Frontier '06 after about 70,000 miles. When the brake was done, I started noticing some knocking noise underneath the truck by the front wheels.

I have a 2005 Nissan Frontier Nismo off road package. I have taken care of this truck with consistent preventative maintenance. I have had a series of problems since my warranty has expired. At 80,000 miles, I have had problems on the following: fuel gauge sensor, vent control valve, U-joints (never greased by the dealership) and air bag module. None of these problems have been recalled by Nissan according to the dealership in Redding. Currently, I'm having my radiator and transmission checked for fluid in my transmission. This is a common problem with these trucks. I used to say Nissan was a good company. I will never buy a Nissan vehicle again.

I purchased a 2006 Nissan Frontier Truck 4X4 SE and the vehicle has less than 45,000 miles on it. I also purchased an extended warranty which will expire on October 2011. It was noted from my mechanic that the primary oil pan is severely rusted and that any attempt to remove the oil plug will fracture the metal. I have asked Nissan to replace this item but they will not cooperate. Also, there is a vibration in either the front or rear of this vehicle so I feel unsafe to drive it.

My Nissan 2005 Frontier radiator leaked into transmission, thus ruining the transmission. It was the same exact issue as described by others in this posting.

I purchased '05 Nissan Frontier brand new and have had trouble with it every since.

I bought a brand new Nissan Frontier in 2007. On the first day that I drove it, I've notice that every time I switch my gear, there's a loud noise bagging from the rear end especially when you're facing up or down hill. I brought it to the dealer and have it checked and told me that it's normal. Believing what had been said to me that the noise was just normal, I used it for four years and the noise was getting worse; it keeps getting louder and louder.

I purchased a 2004 Nissan Frontier XE 4WD off the showcase floor of Herb Newton Nissan which later on became Oak Ridge Nissan. My warranties were never garnished for me. Since the warranties were never garnished, it cost me out-of-pocket expenses and my other vehicle that is under warranty. I think Oak Ridge Nissan is not the place to purchase a vehicle from and I would not recommend Nissan to anyone after the experiences I have had with them myself.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Frontier on September of 2005. I really enjoyed my new truck and it was working great until this last year of 2010. It started giving me problems when I first drove it to Lake Tahoe. Just a few months ago, I began to notice that it would vibrate when I would press on the gas which worried me. I thought it must be a small problem but then after a while, it did even more.

I suffered transmission failure on my 2005 Nissan Frontier due to a faulty radiator. The radiator leaked into to the transmission cooler, thus ruining the transmission. Nissan has known about the problem and even extended the warranty on the radiators to vehicles with up to 80,000 miles on them. I have 100,000 miles on mine and the damage had already been done.

We count 10 problems having occurred within a six-month window of this, our 5th year of owning our 2006 Nissan Frontier. Between February 2011 and August 2011 (and August's only just starting), we have incurred at least $15k in repairs for a slew of problems, one after another, draining us of not just our $$, but our confidence in the Nissan brand.

Back in 2005, we purchased a brand new 05' Nissan Frontier. The truck was running great through 75,000 miles. Then we noticed the check engine light on and took it to a local shop to see what the problem may be. Turns out there was a problem with the fuel sensor and from what I have been reading on the net, this is common problem with these types of trucks. There were a couple of times that the truck left me stranded on the side of the road because I had to guess how much gas I had in my tank! To top it all off, a few weeks later, my transmission started to stay in high gear and ran super slow! And of course like most of there defective models, there was a problem with the radiator and transmission line. Coolant was going into the transmission and before long, the transmission was completely gone!

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Frontier last year. It had about 150,000 miles on it. A month later, I noticed that the transmission was slipping. After taking it to several mechanics, I was told that I needed a new transmission. I replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one from Nissan. A month later, it too began to slip. I took it to the dealership and was told that the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission and that I needed a new radiator and another transmission. Not once did the dealership tell me that this was a known problem. I took the truck to a trusted mechanic who, being familiar with this known Nissan issue (thanks John at Fast Lane Auto in Austell, GA! ), replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission. He said that there was a chance to save the tranny and... it worked!

A 2006 Nissan Frontier Nismo. Its automatic transmission failed today at 67,000 miles and also had fuel gauge problem. The transmission was destroyed by a leak from the radiator, just like all the rest of them.

I purchased a brand new Nissan 4cyl Frontier XE in 2007. When the vehicle had about 27000 miles on it, I noticed the belts began to squeal so I took it to West Covina Nissan where I bought the truck. They replaced the belt because the old belt had glazed over. Now when my truck reached about 40000 miles I noticed the fuel gauge would go to empty whenever I filled up but after some time would work again and read the amount of fuel that was in the tank. The check engine light would come on and after about 200 miles turn off.

To make a long story short, in May of 2010, I bought a 2005 Nissan Frontier used with 76,000 miles on it. It was in great shape and very clean. My wife and I took it for a test ride and loved it. Shortly after purchase, my wife, the primary driver of the truck, told me it was shifting funny. So, a quick trip to the dealer and we were told that he was told this is "normal" for stiff shifts in Nissan's, so we went home.

Recently I received a recall notice on my 2006 Nissan Frontier for the radiator. My truck has just gone over 100,000 mileage and they were only offering warranty up to 80,000. So under normal circumstances I would just think that this was just bad luck on my part. But on the contrary, I found out through this whole process that Nissan has been covering up this problem since back in 2009.

Firstly, my husband and I, from day 1 of walking off the local Nissan lot in 2006, have always taken our Frontier in for regular servicing every 3,000 miles/3 months and have always paid Nissan whatever money they needed to maintain our vehicle so that our truck will perform at its best. We have just one vehicle, this Frontier, and we use it daily to commute to/from work and daycare. So, keeping the Frontier running smoothly allows us to rest, knowing our family will travel safely.

I have a 2010 Nissan Frontier truck, which I purchased brand new from Chandler Nissan in Oxford, MS. It had only 8,000 miles on it. Here is my problem. I have already had it in the shop twice for my breaks squeaking. During both times, they cleaned my rotors, pads, and everything, and found no other damage to anything dealing with my breaks. Needless to say, they would stop squeaking for a couple days and then start to back up. I am very disappointed in a brand new truck that has this problem that seems to be unfixable. It is very embarrassing to have a new vehicle with this problem. Is there anything I can do to resolve this issue? Thanks.

My 2010 Nissan Frontier 4x4 side airbags deployed when I hit a bump while off-road travelling at under five miles per hour at the time.

Save yourself a lot of money and headaches, don't buy a Nissan Truck! I bought a 2005 Frontier Nismo, nothing but problems and recalls. And now, at only 75,000 miles, my rear end is shot as well. Nissan will not stand behind their product!

2006 Nissan Frontier: Steering column broke, fuel gauge not accurate (work complete, but now doing it again), heat doesn't work unless vehicle in motion, now transmission slipping? Now I'm worried about the transmission issues that other folks are reporting. Nissan: Worst vehicle ever! You will not have a repeat customer here! Would not recommend a Nissan truck to anyone. Nissan, fix this!

We have a 2006 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab. We have had it for a year and started having problems with it trying to run hot two months after we got it. We took it to a dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. Soon after that, the transmission started slipping and shuttering. We took it and had the transmission fluid changed out. Three days later, it started the same thing but no one could tell us why it was happening. Now, the transmission is gone out completely in it.

Well, I have purchase a 2006 Nissan frontier and all I experience are problems after problems. The truck start jerking and the dealer I took it to wanted to charged me when it should have been covered under the warranty. After following my friend's advice, I called corporate and they were able to have it fix under the warranty.

My 2006 Nissan Frontier SE 4x4 has experienced the exact same problem as so many I have now read on this site. The transmission started acting up, and so we took it in to a transmission specialist in town, and were informed the tranny fluid and rad fluid had mixed, pooched our transmission, and mixed fluid had gone through our entire rad and engine. After having the tranny replaced, the rad and engine specially washed, and not having a vehicle for almost 1 month, we are now out $5700.00 and Nissan refuses to do anything. The manager at the West End Nissan in Edmonton, AB, where the truck originally came from, said he had never heard of anything like that happening before, even though the Nissan manager in Prince George, BC, where we currently reside, admitted to our tranny mechanic that he had heard of this happening to 3 other Frontiers in our town.