2008 Nissan Frontier

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Owner's manual

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Recalls

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• Air Bags:Frontal

  Feb 2023 · #23V067000

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles.

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  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

  Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at [phone removed]. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

• Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(global Positioning System)

  Sep 2010 · #10V401000

  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM.

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  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

  Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

  Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT [phone removed] OR NISSAN AT [phone removed].

• Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

  May 2010 · #10E019000

  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES.

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  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

  Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

  Fix: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT [phone removed].

• Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank

  Mar 2010 · #10V075000

  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES.

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  NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

  Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT [phone removed].

• Air Bags:Frontal

  Dec 2008 · #08V690000

  NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

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  NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

  Risk: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

  Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT [phone removed].

• Equipment:Other:Labels

  Jan 2008 · #08V045000

  NISSAN IS RECALLING 5,523 MY 2008 TITAN, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES.' THE TIRE PLACARD LISTS AN INCORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

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  Risk: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES REQUIREMENTS FOR TIRE SELECTION TO PREVENT OVERLOADING.

  Fix: NISSAN WILL MAIL A CORRECT TIRE PLACARD AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT [phone removed].

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Power Train54

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Sep 2022 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling

    The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 40 MPH, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission causing severe damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.

  • Filed Jul 2022

    The transmission cooler integrated into the radiator failed damaging the transmission by cross contamination of fluids. Loss of power on a narrow country mountain road was not safe. I learned that this problem is very common. I feel that Nissan should have replaced the radiator before thousands in transmission damage occurred.

  • Filed Jul 2022 · Also filed under Engine

    Transmission fluid cooler integrated in the radiator that allowed engine coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid causing damage to the transmission. Radiator had to be replaced along with flushing out of the trans fluid at a service station costing a few thousand of dollars. Months later the check engine light went on and found out that the transmission is slipping caused by the fluid contamination.

  • Filed Jan 2021

    TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO COOLANT IN TRANS OIL CONTAMINATING TRANS COMPONENTS. TOTAL TRANS REBUILD/REPLACE RADIATOR AND TRANS COOLER. 130K MILES ON VEHICLE - LOW MILES FOR A 2008 FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED, HESITATED, WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED AS IT SHOULD, WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THRU GEARS AS IT TRANSITIONED FROM STOP TO MOVING, TYPICALLY AROUND 30-40 MPH UNDER LOAD (ACCELERATING). WE HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. EXPENSIVE REPAIR!

  • Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System

    DRIVING ON STREET TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE I LOSS POWER AND CAR COULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR IT SEEMED I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. CAR I STARTED IT BEGAN TO DRIVE AND IT WUDNT GO OVER 30MPH I STOPPED AND NOTICED LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK TOWARDS THE ENGINE AND WHEN I PRESSED ON GAS IT WOULDN'T GO STILL SO I STOPPED AND GOT TOWED

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• Engine26

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jul 2022 · Also filed under Power Train

    Transmission fluid cooler integrated in the radiator that allowed engine coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid causing damage to the transmission. Radiator had to be replaced along with flushing out of the trans fluid at a service station costing a few thousand of dollars. Months later the check engine light went on and found out that the transmission is slipping caused by the fluid contamination.

  • Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System

    DRIVING ON STREET TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE I LOSS POWER AND CAR COULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR IT SEEMED I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. CAR I STARTED IT BEGAN TO DRIVE AND IT WUDNT GO OVER 30MPH I STOPPED AND NOTICED LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK TOWARDS THE ENGINE AND WHEN I PRESSED ON GAS IT WOULDN'T GO STILL SO I STOPPED AND GOT TOWED

  • Filed May 2020 · Also filed under Power Train, Unknown or Other

    THE ANTIFREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID GOT MIXED TOGETHER IN MY TRUCK AND I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNEW THAT THE TRUCK WOULD AT LEAST GIVE ME 100,000 MILES BEFORE THAT WOULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2018

    THE COOLER TUBES FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND THE RADIATOR CRACKED, ALLOWING FOR FLUID TO LEAK INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THIS RESULTED IN RAPID DEGRADATION OF THE FRICTION ELEMENTS WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. THE FRONTIER IS NOW UNDRIVABLE.

  • Filed Dec 2018

    THIS VEHICLE HAS KNOWN TIMING BELT ISSUES. THE VEHICLE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE(WHINING) THAT GETS LOUDER AS I DRIVE FASTER ON ANY ROAD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NISSAN HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IT WILL COST OVER 2400 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AND NISSAN DOESN'T SEEM TO RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE

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• Air Bags21

  2 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Apr 2024

    Saw that there was an airbag item recall (NHTSA I.D.: 08V69000) for my vehicle. Airbag warning light is on. However, dealer says, "No open campaigns" and vehicle is out of the warranty period.

  • Filed Jan 2024

    The contact owned a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the driver's side air bag suddenly deployed without an impact. As a result, the contact swerved into a drainage ditch, and the vehicle flipped completely over on its top. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported by airlift to an area hospital and treated for several injuries, including a broken clavicle, a dislocated shoulder, three broken ribs, a fractured T10, and a shattered hip. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by insurance. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated, and the horn was inoperable. The dealer was not made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 166,667. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

  • Filed Aug 2023

    My airbag dash light indicator is flashing and will not turn off.

  • Filed May 2023

    The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V067000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,481. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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• Fuel/Propulsion System13

  • Filed Oct 2024

    While driving the vehicle and the fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank, without any prior notification such as a "low fuel" light thw car shut off on the highway, the vehicle ran out of gas. This has happened 3 times. Upon researching there is a known recall for this vehicle that exhibits these exact symptoms as the fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank but really there is no gas. Other than this the fuel gauge works, when filled with gas it shows full on the gauge, but upon reaching the 1/4 tank level the gauge stops moving and does not indicate low fuel leaving me to believe there is gas when in fact there is not.

  • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension

    I was driving my vehicle and I ran out of gas. The gas gauge maintained a quarter of a tank and the gas light never came on. I check for recalls and it turns out this is a known recall for this vehicle, but it says 0 recalls. But the problem still persists, therefore the vehicle is still suffering from this problem. After filling the gas after the car ran out. I tested this theory 2 more times to confirm that indeed the vehicle was suffering from this recall, in which i run out of gas without knowing. Secondly, the links associated with the other recall, have also failed/failing as the vehicle is becoming unstable while driving at times and a mechanic has already determined the links to be the cause, yet when I check my VIN number, it says 0 recalls. Yet my vehicle clearly suffers from this. Can my vehicle please be added to the list, as this is very scary as the first time I ran out of gas I was on the expressway, and the vehicle sways yet it is not listed and needs to be for safety reasons and concerns. Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration regarding this, I await your timely response.

  • Filed Aug 2020 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine

    DRIVING ON STREET TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE I LOSS POWER AND CAR COULDN'T SHIFT INTO GEAR IT SEEMED I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. CAR I STARTED IT BEGAN TO DRIVE AND IT WUDNT GO OVER 30MPH I STOPPED AND NOTICED LEAKING UNDER THE TRUCK TOWARDS THE ENGINE AND WHEN I PRESSED ON GAS IT WOULDN'T GO STILL SO I STOPPED AND GOT TOWED

  • Filed Nov 2019

    FUEL VENT TUBE IS SO BLOCKED WHEN OPENING GAS CAP VAPORS BLOW OUT WITH MUCH PRESSURE AND CAN NOT PUMP GAS INTO TRUCK AS IT SPREADS OUT OVER THE TRUCK AND ALL OVER THE PLACE!! I JUST BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND I AM SURE IT IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN ,COULD TURN DEADLY ..

  • Filed Feb 2019

    WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL THE TANK WITH GASOLINE AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS, THE LIQUID CAN NOT BE PROPERLY DISPENSED INTO THE TANK BECAUSE OF A BLOCKAGE. THE LIQUID IMMEDIATELY SPEWS OUT OF THE GAS TANK AND ONTO THE PERSON FILLING THE VEHICLE.

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• Electrical System13

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Oct 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (esc)

    I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE BUT IT SEEM LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING POWER. I SHUT IT OFF AND THEN IT WOULD NOT START. ADD THE STARTER REPLACED STILL AND START THE ATE UP FUSE WAS BLOWN.TICKET TO ELECTRICAL SHOP THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAIN ECU AND THEN THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE BRAIN AND THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD COST $5500 TO FIX

  • Filed Oct 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Electronic Stability Control (esc)

    I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, BUT IT SEEMED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING POWER. SO, I SHUT IT OFF AND WHEN I TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN THE FANS AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT NOTHING ELSE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE STARTER. THEY REPLACED THE STARTER AND THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY CHANGED THE ATECU FUSE. IT STARTED AND RAN FOR THREE MINUTES AND THEN DIED AGAIN. THEN I TOOK IT TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOP. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEN I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAIN ECM. THEY FIXED THAT AND IT STILL WOULDN'T START THE CAR. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS THE ECU AND TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD DUE TO CROSS CONTAMINATION (RADIATOR FLUID INTO THE TRANSMISSION). THIS IS A NISSAN DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AND THEY CHARGED $5500 FOR A MISTAKE THAT WASN'T MY FAULT.

  • Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Air Bags, Unknown or Other

    REF RECALL 08V690000. WHY WOULD OUR TRUCK NOT BE PART OF THIS RECALL?. WE LIVE IN AN AREA WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY OCEAN SO SALT CORROSION IS COMMON. I KNOW SEVERAL OTHERS THAT HAVE SIMILAR ISSUE NOT ONLY FRONTIERS. I UNDERSTAND THE FRONT CRASH SENSOR CORROSION IS COMMON. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT DUE TO AIRBAGS OR DEPLOYING DUE TO THIS COMMON SENSOR ISSUE.

  • Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Steering, Service Brakes

    WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF JUST LIKE THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENED ONE OR TWO TIMES A DAY OVER A TEN DAY PERIOD, I SWAPPED MY OLD KEY WITH MY WIFE'S KEY AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED TO DO $7000 OF REPAIRS AND NOTHING ABOUT THE KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. SO I HAVE BEEN USING MY WIFE'S KEY FOR THE PAST FIVE DAYS AND NO ISSUES. NISSAN CLAIMS THEY NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ALTHOUGH THE INTERNET SHOWS A RECALL IN 2010 FOR 2003-2006 FRONTIERS FOR A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM.

  • Filed Dec 2017 · Also filed under Engine

    TRUCK STOPS RUNNING WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS AROUND 45MPH. ENGINE OFF.

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• Service Brakes12

  • Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Hydraulic

    the calipers in this kit have seized and been replaced (fronts 7/22,rears3/23) the front calipers have seized again 8/23. there is something wrong with these calipers and a potential for crash/injury situation, as a break components this reliability is unacceptable and potential dangerous. I feel this should be investigated before someone dies due to this/these products.

  • Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Steering, Electrical System

    WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF JUST LIKE THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENED ONE OR TWO TIMES A DAY OVER A TEN DAY PERIOD, I SWAPPED MY OLD KEY WITH MY WIFE'S KEY AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED TO DO $7000 OF REPAIRS AND NOTHING ABOUT THE KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. SO I HAVE BEEN USING MY WIFE'S KEY FOR THE PAST FIVE DAYS AND NO ISSUES. NISSAN CLAIMS THEY NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ALTHOUGH THE INTERNET SHOWS A RECALL IN 2010 FOR 2003-2006 FRONTIERS FOR A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM.

  • Filed Jul 2012 · Also filed under Power Train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WHEN HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL AXLE SEALS FAILED. AS A RESULT, FLUID LEAKED AND THE BRAKES WERE DAMAGED. THE DEALER STATED THE BRAKES, REAR AXLE, AND SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,889 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,300. UPDATED 9/10/12 *CN UPDATED UPDATED 09/17/2012 *JS

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Hydraulic, Electrical System, Structure

    LEFT WORK ABOUT 4 DAYS AGO AT NIGHT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK CUT OUT ON ME(NO GAS PEDAL) SO I LOOK DOWN AT THE VOLTAGE GAUGE AND ITS READING ABOUT 10V..... SO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF "OK WELL MAYBE THE ALTERNATOR FINALLY WENT AFTER ALL THE [XXX]I PUT IT THROUGH." WENT TO PULL OVER AND HERE IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD, I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I COASTED TO THE SLOW LANE AND TURNED MY ACC. OFF AND GOT IT BACK HOME SAFELY. LONG STORY SHORT I TESTED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BOTH OF WHICH WERE SHORTED/OLD/DEAD.... REPLACED BOTH AT THE TUNE OF $191 FOR THE ALTERNATOR AND $70 FOR THE BATTERY. NOW, I HOOKED EVERYTHING UP TODAY. STARTED THE TRUCK... VOLT GAUGE IS BACK AT 10V... THEN I SEE A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SHUT THE TRUCK OFF TO FIND THAT THE BRAKE LINES GOING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS MODULE ARE SMOKING... AND THE LINES LEAVING THE MODULE ARE AS WELL. I COOLED EVERYTHING DOWN, WENT INSIDE TO GRAB A DRINK (4-5 MIN) AND CAME BACK OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DEAD... UNHOOKED THE BATTERY AND PUT IT ON A TRICKLE CHARGER FOR NOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Dec 2011 · Also filed under Hydraulic, Power Train

    LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED AND GREASE FROM AXLE COATED CALIPER AND BRAKE DISC, RENDERING BRAKING INEFFECTIVE ON THAT WHEEL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NISSAN WITH A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (NTB100008) ISSUED, BUT NISSAN ONLY SELECTIVELY APPLIES THE REPAIR. GREASE COATING THE BRAKE APPEARS VISUALLY THE SAME AS BRAKE DUST, AND OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRES INSPECTION OF SEALS ONLY EVERY 7500 MILES, SO BRAKING MAY BE LOST FOR A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE DISCOVERY. SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED ON 10-14-2011, IRONICALLY ON RETURN FROM DEALER, WHEN CAR AHEAD STOPPED IN LANE TO TURN LEFT; HARD BRAKING AND SWERVE INTO RIGHT LANE AVOIDED COLLISION BUT TRUCK STOPPED WITH FRONT GRILL AT SAME POINT AS FRONT SEAT IN THE STOPPED CAR. *TR

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• Hydraulic10

  • Filed Sep 2023 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    the calipers in this kit have seized and been replaced (fronts 7/22,rears3/23) the front calipers have seized again 8/23. there is something wrong with these calipers and a potential for crash/injury situation, as a break components this reliability is unacceptable and potential dangerous. I feel this should be investigated before someone dies due to this/these products.

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Electrical System, Structure

    LEFT WORK ABOUT 4 DAYS AGO AT NIGHT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK CUT OUT ON ME(NO GAS PEDAL) SO I LOOK DOWN AT THE VOLTAGE GAUGE AND ITS READING ABOUT 10V..... SO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF "OK WELL MAYBE THE ALTERNATOR FINALLY WENT AFTER ALL THE [XXX]I PUT IT THROUGH." WENT TO PULL OVER AND HERE IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD, I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I COASTED TO THE SLOW LANE AND TURNED MY ACC. OFF AND GOT IT BACK HOME SAFELY. LONG STORY SHORT I TESTED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BOTH OF WHICH WERE SHORTED/OLD/DEAD.... REPLACED BOTH AT THE TUNE OF $191 FOR THE ALTERNATOR AND $70 FOR THE BATTERY. NOW, I HOOKED EVERYTHING UP TODAY. STARTED THE TRUCK... VOLT GAUGE IS BACK AT 10V... THEN I SEE A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SHUT THE TRUCK OFF TO FIND THAT THE BRAKE LINES GOING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS MODULE ARE SMOKING... AND THE LINES LEAVING THE MODULE ARE AS WELL. I COOLED EVERYTHING DOWN, WENT INSIDE TO GRAB A DRINK (4-5 MIN) AND CAME BACK OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DEAD... UNHOOKED THE BATTERY AND PUT IT ON A TRICKLE CHARGER FOR NOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Dec 2011 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Power Train

    LEFT REAR AXLE SEAL FAILED AND GREASE FROM AXLE COATED CALIPER AND BRAKE DISC, RENDERING BRAKING INEFFECTIVE ON THAT WHEEL. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH NISSAN WITH A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (NTB100008) ISSUED, BUT NISSAN ONLY SELECTIVELY APPLIES THE REPAIR. GREASE COATING THE BRAKE APPEARS VISUALLY THE SAME AS BRAKE DUST, AND OWNER'S MANUAL REQUIRES INSPECTION OF SEALS ONLY EVERY 7500 MILES, SO BRAKING MAY BE LOST FOR A CONSIDERABLE PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE DISCOVERY. SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED ON 10-14-2011, IRONICALLY ON RETURN FROM DEALER, WHEN CAR AHEAD STOPPED IN LANE TO TURN LEFT; HARD BRAKING AND SWERVE INTO RIGHT LANE AVOIDED COLLISION BUT TRUCK STOPPED WITH FRONT GRILL AT SAME POINT AS FRONT SEAT IN THE STOPPED CAR. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WOULD SEEM LOOSE AND EXTEND TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT WHEN IN TRAFFIC AND WHEN THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING A LOT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.

  • Filed Oct 2010 · Also filed under Service Brakes

    2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH BRAKING SYSTEM *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED STEADY PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CAUSED LOSS OF POSITION AND EVENTUALLY SINKING TOWARD THE FLOOR. SUDDEN STOPS DID NOT HAVE FIRM BRAKE PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE SECOND REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS TO REPLACE THE BOOSTER PUMP, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JB

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• Engine And Engine Cooling9

  • Filed Sep 2022 · Also filed under Power Train

    The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 40 MPH, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission causing severe damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.

  • Filed Mar 2015 · Also filed under Power Train

    HEARD A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE OF MY NISSAN 2008 CREW CAB 4 WHEEL DRIVE FRONTIER. MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ISSUE EVALUATED AT THE SAME NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE (NISSAN OF ATLANTIC CITY - FORMERLY ADMIRAL NISSAN). I PURCHASED THE USED FRONTIER IN JUNE 2011; APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 40 - 41K. I ALSO PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THAT TIME - 48 MONTHS, 48 THOUSAND MILES (EXPIRATION 6/15/15). AFTER EVALUATING THE PROBLEM, A NISSAN SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND ITS COMPONENTS - COST OF REPAIR $1900.00 - 2000.00 PLUS 7% SALES TAX. I ASKED HIM IF THE REPAIR WAS COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED. HE SAID NO! HE INFORMED ME THAT MY EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED FOR MILEAGE; I WAS OVER BY A FEW HUNDRED MILES. THIS IS AN EXISTING PROBLEM. NISSAN HAD KNOW OF, AND BEEN DEALING WITH THIS ISSUE WELL BEFORE I PURCHASED MY 2008 FRONTIER IN JUNE 2011. HOWEVER, THIS INFORMATION WAS NEVER MADE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY TO THE CONSUMER. WHEN THE ENGINE WHINE FIRST BEGAN IT WAS LOW - BARELY NOTICEABLE, BUT THE MORE I DROVE THE WORSE IT GOT. IF I HAD BEEN AWARE OF THE SERVICE BULLETINS SENT TO THE DEALERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I WOULD HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED; THE EXTENDED WARRANTY HAD A $50.00 DEDUCTIBLE. MY FINAL COST FOR THE REPAIR ON 3/28/15 WAS $1974.16. NISSAN OF AMERICA IS AT FAULT AND SO IS THE DEALERSHIP - NISSAN OF ATLANTIC CITY. THEY ARE BOTH RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE THEY BOTH HAD THE INFORMATION ABOUT EXISTING TIMING CHAIN PROBLEMS AND FAILED TO DISCLOSE IT. *TR

  • Filed Feb 2015 · Also filed under Power Train

    MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WITH IN AN HOUR, AND ALMOST ARRIVING HOME... THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25MPH. I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND FELT A VERY LARGE BANG UNDER THE TRUCK. AS I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM THE LIGHT I COULD ONLY GET UP TO 25MPH. THEN THE TRUCK STALLED COMPLETELY, IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS CLOSE BEHIND ME AND I HAD MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON, OTHERWISE THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A SURE CRASH. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO CHECKED AND INFORMED ME THAT MY RADIATOR WAS FAULTY AND HAD CONTAMINATED AND RUINED MY TRANSMISSION. I PAID $2900 TO HAVE IT FIXED. NO HELP, OR MONEY BACK FROM NISSAN, NOT EVEN AN APOLOGY FOR THEIR FAULTY PARTS. *TR

  • Filed Oct 2014

    THERE IS SOME SORT OF EMISSION CONTROL BEHIND THE REAR TIRES. IT SEEMS TO GET PLUGGED AND ENGAGES MY SERVICE LIGHT TO COME ON. WELL SINCE I LIVE ON A DIRT ROAD IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP IT FROM BEING PLUGGED. I'VE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED THREE (3) DIFFERENT TIMES. IT REALLY IRRITATES ME. *TR

  • Filed Aug 2014 · Also filed under Power Train

    I JUST HAD TO HAVE THE RADIATOR REPLACED AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REBUILT AT A COST OF ALMOST $3,000 IN MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4V 2.5 WITH ONLY 84,000 MILES BECAUSE OF THE CROSS CONTAMINATION. ACCORDING TO CARCOMPLAINT.COM, THE AVERAGE OWNER IS BECOMING AWARE OF A PROBLEM AT 94,565 MILES. IF NISSAN WOULD HAVE RECALLED THE RADIATORS IMMEDIATELY UPON KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEFECT, IT WOULD HAVE SAVED THEM FROM DEALING WITH NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CONCERNS. I BROUGHT MY TRUCK TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CAUSED BY CONTAMINATION AND I SHOULD GET HELP FROM NISSAN WHO LATER ON DENIED HELP FOR ME. THE NEXT DAY I BROUGHT MY NISSAN FRONTIER TO A SHOP EXPERT IN TRANSMISSIONS AND THEIR DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FAILURE IN MY TRANSMISSION WAS CAUSED BY AN "ANTI-FREEZE CONTAMINATION, CODE 1751". NISSAN KNEW THAT THEY HAD A FAULTY RADIATOR AND INSTEAD OF RECALLING THE RADIATOR, THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY KNOWING THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE CARS WOULD SURPASS 80,000 MILES BEFORE THEY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. NOW LOOKING AT HIGH COST TO FIX THE TIMING CHAIN COVER SEAL. NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT BOTH OF THESE ISSUES AND IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND WON'T HELP. *TR

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• Unknown or Other5

  • Filed May 2020 · Also filed under Power Train, Engine

    THE ANTIFREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID GOT MIXED TOGETHER IN MY TRUCK AND I AM NOW TOLD THAT THE MANUFACTURER KNEW THAT THE TRUCK WOULD AT LEAST GIVE ME 100,000 MILES BEFORE THAT WOULD ACTUALLY HAPPEN. *TR

  • Filed Sep 2019 · Also filed under Seat Belts

    SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS FLASHING, TIRE LIGHT STAYS FLASHING, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON EVEN AFTER DEALER RESET.

  • Filed May 2019

    TRANSMISSION HAS WATER IN IT FROM THE RADIATOR LEAKING INTO IT NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION.

  • Filed Jun 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Air Bags

    REF RECALL 08V690000. WHY WOULD OUR TRUCK NOT BE PART OF THIS RECALL?. WE LIVE IN AN AREA WHICH IS SURROUNDED BY OCEAN SO SALT CORROSION IS COMMON. I KNOW SEVERAL OTHERS THAT HAVE SIMILAR ISSUE NOT ONLY FRONTIERS. I UNDERSTAND THE FRONT CRASH SENSOR CORROSION IS COMMON. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT DUE TO AIRBAGS OR DEPLOYING DUE TO THIS COMMON SENSOR ISSUE.

  • Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags, Seat Belts

    ON THE 22ND OF JULY 2016, MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER DEPLOYED BOTH SIDES OF ITS CURTAIN AIRBAGS. I WAS TRAVELING AT ROUGHLY 3-5 MPH ON FREEST ROAD 618 OUTSIDE OF CAMP VERDE, ARIZONA. THE ROAD HAD A SLIGHT INCLIN OF MAYBE 1-2%, WITH SLIGHTLY MUDDY GROUND DUE TO IT RAINING. MY FRONTIERS FRONT LEFT TIRE ROLLED ONTO A ROUNDED ROCK NO TALLER THAN 4-5 INCHES TALL AND SLIPPED OFF OF IT TO THE LEFT. THE SLIPPING OFF OF THE ROCK WAS WHEN THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MY LITTLE BROTHER WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY LITTLE BROTHER SUFFERED A RUG BURN LIKE SCRAPE ON HIS NECK WHERE THE BAG IMPACTED HIM. THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF IMPACT ANYWHERE ON THE TRUCK WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY A NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT.

• Steering4

  • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Suspension, Fuel/Propulsion System

    I was driving my vehicle and I ran out of gas. The gas gauge maintained a quarter of a tank and the gas light never came on. I check for recalls and it turns out this is a known recall for this vehicle, but it says 0 recalls. But the problem still persists, therefore the vehicle is still suffering from this problem. After filling the gas after the car ran out. I tested this theory 2 more times to confirm that indeed the vehicle was suffering from this recall, in which i run out of gas without knowing. Secondly, the links associated with the other recall, have also failed/failing as the vehicle is becoming unstable while driving at times and a mechanic has already determined the links to be the cause, yet when I check my VIN number, it says 0 recalls. Yet my vehicle clearly suffers from this. Can my vehicle please be added to the list, as this is very scary as the first time I ran out of gas I was on the expressway, and the vehicle sways yet it is not listed and needs to be for safety reasons and concerns. Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration regarding this, I await your timely response.

  • Filed May 2018 · Also filed under Electrical System, Service Brakes

    WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK WILL SHUT OFF JUST LIKE THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF. THIS HAPPENED ONE OR TWO TIMES A DAY OVER A TEN DAY PERIOD, I SWAPPED MY OLD KEY WITH MY WIFE'S KEY AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY WANTED TO DO $7000 OF REPAIRS AND NOTHING ABOUT THE KEY AND IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. SO I HAVE BEEN USING MY WIFE'S KEY FOR THE PAST FIVE DAYS AND NO ISSUES. NISSAN CLAIMS THEY NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS ALTHOUGH THE INTERNET SHOWS A RECALL IN 2010 FOR 2003-2006 FRONTIERS FOR A VERY SIMILAR PROBLEM.

  • Filed Aug 2010

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD SUDDENLY STOPPED MOVING AND COULD NOT BE TURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12000. UPDATED 11/19/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 11/23/10

  • Filed Apr 2008 · Also filed under Suspension, Electronic Stability Control

    MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4 CREWCAB IS THROWN ALL OVER THE ROAD BY NORMAL WIND DRAFT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ON WINDY DAYS IT IS A NIGHTMARE TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. YOU CANNOT RELAX WHILE DRIVING OR YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! I AM AFRAID I AM GOING END UP IN A WRECK BECAUSE OF IT OR AT THE VERY LEAST I BELIEVE I MIGHT BE STOP AND ACCUSED OF DRIVING DRUNK. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED. NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG. THEY TELL ME IT IS WIND DRAFT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AS I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT NOW AND I DON'T THINK NISSAN IS GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, EVEN THOUGH THE LOOK ON THE SHOP FORMAN'S FACE TOLD ME HE KNOWS IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HE CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT AND THAT HE IS UNCOMFORTABLE BEING CAUGHT IN THIS POSITION. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. IN MY OPINION, IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS IS REALITY!!!!!!!! *TR

• Suspension4

  • Filed Jan 2022 · Also filed under Steering, Fuel/Propulsion System

    I was driving my vehicle and I ran out of gas. The gas gauge maintained a quarter of a tank and the gas light never came on. I check for recalls and it turns out this is a known recall for this vehicle, but it says 0 recalls. But the problem still persists, therefore the vehicle is still suffering from this problem. After filling the gas after the car ran out. I tested this theory 2 more times to confirm that indeed the vehicle was suffering from this recall, in which i run out of gas without knowing. Secondly, the links associated with the other recall, have also failed/failing as the vehicle is becoming unstable while driving at times and a mechanic has already determined the links to be the cause, yet when I check my VIN number, it says 0 recalls. Yet my vehicle clearly suffers from this. Can my vehicle please be added to the list, as this is very scary as the first time I ran out of gas I was on the expressway, and the vehicle sways yet it is not listed and needs to be for safety reasons and concerns. Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration regarding this, I await your timely response.

  • Filed May 2016 · Also filed under Power Train

    AFTER THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON ON MY FRONTIER, I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATES THAT I HAVE A FAULTY COOLANT. ITS A KNOWN ISSUE BY NISSAN FRONTIERS. BASICLY THE COOLANT WILL LEAK INTO MY RADIATOR WHICH THEN WILL MESS UP THE TRANSMISSION. THIS WILL COST ME ABOUT $4000.00.

  • Filed Jul 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR LOCATE A FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT AND BALANCED THE TIRES YET, FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED A FAILURE AT THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.

  • Filed Apr 2008 · Also filed under Steering, Electronic Stability Control

    MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4 CREWCAB IS THROWN ALL OVER THE ROAD BY NORMAL WIND DRAFT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ON WINDY DAYS IT IS A NIGHTMARE TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. YOU CANNOT RELAX WHILE DRIVING OR YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! I AM AFRAID I AM GOING END UP IN A WRECK BECAUSE OF IT OR AT THE VERY LEAST I BELIEVE I MIGHT BE STOP AND ACCUSED OF DRIVING DRUNK. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED. NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG. THEY TELL ME IT IS WIND DRAFT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AS I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT NOW AND I DON'T THINK NISSAN IS GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, EVEN THOUGH THE LOOK ON THE SHOP FORMAN'S FACE TOLD ME HE KNOWS IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HE CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT AND THAT HE IS UNCOMFORTABLE BEING CAUGHT IN THIS POSITION. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. IN MY OPINION, IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS IS REALITY!!!!!!!! *TR

• Seat Belts4

  • Filed Sep 2019 · Also filed under Unknown or Other

    SEAT BELT LIGHT STAYS FLASHING, TIRE LIGHT STAYS FLASHING, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT STAY ON EVEN AFTER DEALER RESET.

  • Filed Feb 2018

    LIGHT FLASHING ON DASH WHICH APPEARED TO BE THE AIRBAG. MECHANIC [name removed] TEST SAID IT NEEDS SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT.

  • Filed Aug 2016 · Also filed under Air Bags, Unknown or Other

    ON THE 22ND OF JULY 2016, MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER DEPLOYED BOTH SIDES OF ITS CURTAIN AIRBAGS. I WAS TRAVELING AT ROUGHLY 3-5 MPH ON FREEST ROAD 618 OUTSIDE OF CAMP VERDE, ARIZONA. THE ROAD HAD A SLIGHT INCLIN OF MAYBE 1-2%, WITH SLIGHTLY MUDDY GROUND DUE TO IT RAINING. MY FRONTIERS FRONT LEFT TIRE ROLLED ONTO A ROUNDED ROCK NO TALLER THAN 4-5 INCHES TALL AND SLIPPED OFF OF IT TO THE LEFT. THE SLIPPING OFF OF THE ROCK WAS WHEN THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MY LITTLE BROTHER WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. MY LITTLE BROTHER SUFFERED A RUG BURN LIKE SCRAPE ON HIS NECK WHERE THE BAG IMPACTED HIM. THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF IMPACT ANYWHERE ON THE TRUCK WHICH WAS CONFIRMED BY A NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT.

  • Filed Apr 2015 · Also filed under Air Bags

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT BOTH THE SEAT BELT AND THE AIR BAG SEAT CUSHION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

• Electronic Stability Control (esc)3

  • Filed Oct 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Electrical System

    I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE BUT IT SEEM LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING POWER. I SHUT IT OFF AND THEN IT WOULD NOT START. ADD THE STARTER REPLACED STILL AND START THE ATE UP FUSE WAS BLOWN.TICKET TO ELECTRICAL SHOP THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAIN ECU AND THEN THEY SAID THAT IT WAS THE BRAIN AND THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD COST $5500 TO FIX

  • Filed Oct 2019 · Also filed under Power Train, Electrical System

    I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT, BUT IT SEEMED LIKE IT WASN'T GETTING POWER. SO, I SHUT IT OFF AND WHEN I TRIED STARTING IT AGAIN THE FANS AND LIGHTS CAME ON BUT NOTHING ELSE. I TOOK IT TO FIRESTONE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE STARTER. THEY REPLACED THE STARTER AND THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY CHANGED THE ATECU FUSE. IT STARTED AND RAN FOR THREE MINUTES AND THEN DIED AGAIN. THEN I TOOK IT TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOP. THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THEN I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE BRAIN ECM. THEY FIXED THAT AND IT STILL WOULDN'T START THE CAR. THEN THEY SAID IT WAS THE ECU AND TRANSMISSION. THEY SAID THE TRANSMISSION WAS NO GOOD DUE TO CROSS CONTAMINATION (RADIATOR FLUID INTO THE TRANSMISSION). THIS IS A NISSAN DEFECTIVE RADIATOR AND THEY CHARGED $5500 FOR A MISTAKE THAT WASN'T MY FAULT.

  • Filed Jul 2017 · Also filed under Traction Control System, Engine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.

• Fuel System3

  • Filed Apr 2014 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling, Gasoline

    SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FUEL SENSOR REPORTED. 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2012 · Also filed under Gasoline

    VENT CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH FUEL. PN: 14935-J008 FUEL SPILLS VIOLENTLY OUT OF VEHICLE FILLER PORT !!. FUEL RUNS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE ONTO GROUND. FUEL SPRAYS ALL OVER PERSON TRYING TO FUEL VEHICLE. CODE P04488 EVAP PURGE PROBLEM MANY NISSAN MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AT LOW MILEAGE AND REPEATEDLY AFTER REPLACING THE VENT CONTROL VALVE (VALVE LASTS A SHORT TIME THEN FREEZES CLOSED). *TR

  • Filed Apr 2010 · Also filed under Gasoline

    RECEIVE NOTICE OF A RECALL. PCO42 10V-075 2008 NISSAN FUEL SENDER RECALL. CONTACT NISSAN AS DIRECTED. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL TWO TO SIX MONTHS TO GET PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. WHAT KIND OF RECALL IS THIS? *TR

• Gasoline3

  • Filed Apr 2014 · Also filed under Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System

    SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FUEL SENSOR REPORTED. 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. *TR

  • Filed Mar 2012 · Also filed under Fuel System

    VENT CONTROL VALVE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE UNABLE TO BE FILLED WITH FUEL. PN: 14935-J008 FUEL SPILLS VIOLENTLY OUT OF VEHICLE FILLER PORT !!. FUEL RUNS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE ONTO GROUND. FUEL SPRAYS ALL OVER PERSON TRYING TO FUEL VEHICLE. CODE P04488 EVAP PURGE PROBLEM MANY NISSAN MODELS HAVE THIS PROBLEM AT LOW MILEAGE AND REPEATEDLY AFTER REPLACING THE VENT CONTROL VALVE (VALVE LASTS A SHORT TIME THEN FREEZES CLOSED). *TR

  • Filed Apr 2010 · Also filed under Fuel System

    RECEIVE NOTICE OF A RECALL. PCO42 10V-075 2008 NISSAN FUEL SENDER RECALL. CONTACT NISSAN AS DIRECTED. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WILL TWO TO SIX MONTHS TO GET PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. WHAT KIND OF RECALL IS THIS? *TR

• Structure3

  • Filed Feb 2012 · Also filed under Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System

    LEFT WORK ABOUT 4 DAYS AGO AT NIGHT WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK CUT OUT ON ME(NO GAS PEDAL) SO I LOOK DOWN AT THE VOLTAGE GAUGE AND ITS READING ABOUT 10V..... SO I THOUGHT TO MYSELF "OK WELL MAYBE THE ALTERNATOR FINALLY WENT AFTER ALL THE [XXX]I PUT IT THROUGH." WENT TO PULL OVER AND HERE IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD, I WENT TO HIT THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, I COASTED TO THE SLOW LANE AND TURNED MY ACC. OFF AND GOT IT BACK HOME SAFELY. LONG STORY SHORT I TESTED THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY, BOTH OF WHICH WERE SHORTED/OLD/DEAD.... REPLACED BOTH AT THE TUNE OF $191 FOR THE ALTERNATOR AND $70 FOR THE BATTERY. NOW, I HOOKED EVERYTHING UP TODAY. STARTED THE TRUCK... VOLT GAUGE IS BACK AT 10V... THEN I SEE A SMALL AMOUNT OF SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, SHUT THE TRUCK OFF TO FIND THAT THE BRAKE LINES GOING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE ABS MODULE ARE SMOKING... AND THE LINES LEAVING THE MODULE ARE AS WELL. I COOLED EVERYTHING DOWN, WENT INSIDE TO GRAB A DRINK (4-5 MIN) AND CAME BACK OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY DEAD... UNHOOKED THE BATTERY AND PUT IT ON A TRICKLE CHARGER FOR NOW. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

  • Filed Jan 2011

    REAR DOORS ARE FALLING APART, NISSAN SAYS THEY WON'T COVER REPAIRS BECAUSE I LIVE ON DIRT ROAD , TRUCK BED IS SPLITTING AND FALLING APART , NISSAN SAYS IT IS BECAUSE I HAUL HAY IN BED(PICK UP TRUCK FRONTIER). *TR

  • Filed Aug 2010

    2008 NISSAN FRONTIER SE 4X4 KING CAB. 35000 KM NOTICE ROCK CHIPS IN THE PAINT, HAD SOME REPAIRED AT NISSAN AROUND BOTTOM OF DOORS(ALL FOUR). NOW AM GETTING BUBBLING OF PAINT AND RUST ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD, WEAR I NOTICE OTHER PAINT CHIPS. I'VE TAKING THE TRUCK BACK TO NISSAN WONDERING WHY THE ROCK CHIP AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL WAS NOT FIXED WHEN I BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN THE FIRST TIME FOR PAINT DAMAGE, THEY SAID "WE ONLY PAY UP TO 500 BUCKS IN DAMAGE TO PAINT FOR THE HOLE TRUCK'....NOW I HAVE A BRAND NEW TRUCK WITH 35000 KM ON IT WITH RUST..I'M TAKING THE TRUCK OVER AGAIN TODAY (AUG 9 2010) TO BRASSO NISSAN IN CALGARY ALBERTA, TO SHOW THEN THE RUST ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS... I'VE CALLED NISSAN OF CANADA AND THEY SAID ' TAKE IT TO BRASSO NISSAN FIRST AND SEE WHAT HAPPEN, AND CALL AS BACK WITH THE INFO BRASSO GIVES YOU... *TR

• Seats2

  • Filed May 2020

    AROUND MARCH 23, 2020 I NOTICED MY DRIVERS SEAT MOVING WHEN I ACCELERATE OR SLOW DOWN. I THOUGHT THE PROBLEM WAS LOOSE HARDWARE SO I WAS GOING TO TIGHTEN THE MOUNTING BOLTS OVER THE WEEKEND. WHEN I STARTED TO TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE I FOUND IT WAS ALL TIGHT. BUT THE SEAT CONTINUED TO MOVE ABOUT. THAT WEEKEND I REMOVED THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND FOUND THE FRONT RIGHT MOUNTING POINT TORN OUT OF THE SHEET METAL. THE THREADED RE-ENFORCEMENT TAB HAD TORN THROUGH THE SHEET METAL USED AT THE SEAT MOUNTING POINT. I REMOVED THE TAB FROM THE SEAT AND NOTICED THAT THE SPOT WELDS HAD NOT FAILED IT WAS THE SHEET METAL BRACE BRACKET, IT WAS ATTACHED TO, THAT HAD FAILED. I FIRST NOTICED THE MOVEMENT WHILE HEADING HOME FROM WORK AND ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A 2 LANE SIDE ROAD TO A 6 LANE DIVIDED CITY ROAD. IN THE TIME THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE IT HAS NEVER BEEN WREAKED, AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL REPAIR ESTIMATES FROM COLLISION SHOPS. UNIVERSALLY ALL OF THE SHOPS CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS KIND OF DAMAGE. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2009 · Also filed under Air Bags

    THE PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR WILL NOT REGISTER A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT PROPERLY AND IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD, INDICATING THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE. IT HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED TWICE WITH THE DEALER, AND ONCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO IS REFUSING TO ESCALATE THE ISSUE. *TR

• Vehicle Speed Control2

  • Filed Aug 2014

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM THE TIRES AND IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE ENGINE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER DID NOT RECORD FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

  • Filed Sep 2008 · Also filed under Electrical System

    6- DAYS AFTER BUYING A BRAND NEW 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER 2WD/SE CREW CAB THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT STAY ON .ON THE DAY I WENT TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START, I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WORKED ON IT FOR A WEEK.THEY STATED THAT SOMETIMES IT WOULD START AND OTHER TIMES IT WOULDN'T ,THEY SAID THEY HAD TO CALL THE NISSAN TECH LINE THAT INSTRUCTED THEM TO CHECK SEVERAL DIFFERENT THINGS BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT START SO THE TECH [name removed] THEM TO REPLACE THE -"IPDM E/R".THEY SAID THE TRUCK WAS THEN FIXED AND TO PICK IT UP. I PICKED UP THE TRUCK AND WENT APPROXIMATELY 2-MILES TO A STORE AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUT THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START AGAIN,I HAD IT TOWED BACK TO THE NISSAN DEALER AGAIN.THIS TIME THEY WORKED ON IT FOR 6-DAYS AND THEY SAID --"CHECKED WIRING GOING INTO IPDM BOX,FOUND WHEN WIGGLING WIRES THEY COULD HERE A CLICK AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK ,THEY UNPLUGGED WIRING AND TRACED WIRE BACK INTO MAIN ENGINE HARNESS,FOUND WIRE WAS SPLICED TO ITSELF AND HAD A LOOSE CONNECTION,REPAIRED WIRING AND CONFIRMED OPERATION,PROGRAMMED ALL KEYS TOGETHER, CLEARED ALL CODES,CLEARED SELF LEARNING CONTROL,RELEARNED IDLE AIR VOLUME AND RECALIBRATED STEERING ANGLE SENSOR".THEY HAD ME PICK UP THE TRUCK AGAIN ON 9/10/08 AND SO FAR IT IS OK. *TR

• Exterior Lighting2

  • Filed Sep 2009

    THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY IS WARPED WHERE THE SILVER DIVIDER IS BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM ALSO THE SIDE AMBER DEFLECTOR INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY IS BROKEN. THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP BOTH THE REFLECTORS INSIDE ARE OUT OF PLACE, THE LARGER ONE HAS SLID DOWN WHERE THE MAIN HEADLIGHT IS. YOU CANNOT GET INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY TO REPAIR THESE. THE ONLY OPTION IS TO REPLACE THEM. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE THEM BECAUSE MY WARRANTY IS NO LONGER VALID SINCE I HAVE OVER 36,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. I HAVE NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT. I HAVE NEVER REPLACED THE BULBS. *TR

  • Filed Aug 2009

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON EXTERNAL EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE SIDE REFLECTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS HAD FRACTURED AND FELL INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. HEADLIGHT MALFUNCTION REDUCES VISIBILITY, WHICH THUS INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY AND VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 44585. UPDATED 10/09/09 *CN UPDATED 10/16/09

• Traction Control System1

  • Filed Jul 2017 · Also filed under Electronic Stability Control (esc), Engine

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 97,000.

• Wheels1

  • Filed Dec 2014

    THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VEHICLE IS HELD IN PLACE BY A CHAIN UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. ITS HOISTED INTO PLACE FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN CHECKING THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE SPARE TIRE, I FOUND THE SPARE TIRE RIM BADLY RUSTED. I'M AFRAID THAT THE RIM'S HOLES WILL ULTIMATELY BECOME SO LARGE SO AS NOT TO HOLD THE LUG NUTS. IF THE SPARE WITH RUSTED LUG NUT HOLES THAT WERE TOO LARGE, WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE, THE SPARE COULD POSSIBLY COME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. FURTHERMORE, THE ANCHOR POINT ON THE SPARE TIRE HOIST IS ALSO RUSTING BADLY. IT MAY FAIL TO SUPPORT THE SPARE TIRE WHICH COULD THEN DROP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING WHEN IT FELL, IT COULD BOUNCE AND STRIKE THE GAS TANK, POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *JS

• Tires1

  • Filed Jul 2014

    RECENTLY I NOTED THAT MY NOKIAN TIRES WERE COMING APART. MY SITUATION WAS EXACTLY LIKE THE ONE REPORTED ON THIS CLUB TOUAREG FORUM: HTTP://WWW.CLUBTOUAREG.COM/FORUMS/F44/NOKIAN-WRG2-TIRES-FALLING-APART-79397.HTML I'VE HAD THEM FOR ABOUT 27K MILES, SAME MODEL TIRE, NEVER OFF-ROADED, AND THE FRONT TIRES STARTED SHREDDING. I WENT TO WHERE I BOUGHT THEM, AND NOKIAN OFFERED NO APOLOGY AND A $200 DISCOUNT ON A NEW SET OF $800 TIRES. THEY SOLD DEFECTIVE TIRES, AND YET THEY EXPECT ME TO SHELL OUT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION. THAT'S NOT ACCEPTABLE. I DIDN'T SPEND ALMOST $1K ON TIRES TO HAVE TO SPEND ANOTHER $700 IN UNDER 30K MILES. IT'S NOT MY FAULT THEY CHOSE TO SELL DEFECTIVE TIRES, AND REPLACING THEIR DEFECTIVE TIRES SHOULD NOT BE AT MY EXPENSE. P.S. THE TIRE MODEL IS A WRG2. YOUR FORM REQUIRED I CHECK A MODEL, BUT THE CORRECT MODEL WASN'T ON THE LIST, SO I HAD TO CHECK THE WRONG MODEL OR THE FORM WOULDN'T LET ME CONTINUE. ALSO, THE PROBLEM IS ON BOTH FRONT TIRES, ALTHOUGH THE FORM ONLY ALLOWED ME TO SELECT A SINGLE TIRE LOCATION. *TR

• Latches/Locks/Linkages1

  • Filed Jan 2011

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE KEY FOB WAS ABNORMALLY SENSITIVE AND WOULD ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE WHILE THE KEY FOB WAS IN HIS POCKETS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE AND KEY FOB TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSIS AND WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE KEY FOB WAS NEITHER REPAIRED NOR REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/12/11*LJ UPDATED 05/23/11

• Electronic Stability Control1

  • Filed Apr 2008 · Also filed under Steering, Suspension

    MY 2008 NISSAN FRONTIER 4X4 CREWCAB IS THROWN ALL OVER THE ROAD BY NORMAL WIND DRAFT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ON WINDY DAYS IT IS A NIGHTMARE TO KEEP ON THE ROAD. YOU CANNOT RELAX WHILE DRIVING OR YOU WILL FIND YOURSELF ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD BEFORE YOU KNOW IT! I AM AFRAID I AM GOING END UP IN A WRECK BECAUSE OF IT OR AT THE VERY LEAST I BELIEVE I MIGHT BE STOP AND ACCUSED OF DRIVING DRUNK. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED. NOTHING MECHANICALLY WRONG. THEY TELL ME IT IS WIND DRAFT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AS I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT NOW AND I DON'T THINK NISSAN IS GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, EVEN THOUGH THE LOOK ON THE SHOP FORMAN'S FACE TOLD ME HE KNOWS IT IS A DESIGN FLAW THAT HE CAN DO NOTHING ABOUT AND THAT HE IS UNCOMFORTABLE BEING CAUGHT IN THIS POSITION. THIS IS AN UNSAFE VEHICLE TO OPERATE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. IN MY OPINION, IT IS JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS IS REALITY!!!!!!!! *TR

• Equipment1

  • Filed Feb 2008

    2008 NISSAN FRONTIER WITH OWNER MANUAL ERRORS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PAGE IN THE OWNERS MANUAL HAS ERRORS ABOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT A CORRECTED PAGE SHOULD BE SENT TO ALL CONSUMERS. *KB

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD, so check the row that matches the truck. Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings.