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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
62 reportsClear category filter108,000 miles · Jan 10, 2017
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION FLUID MIXED TOGETHER. THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
NHTSA ODI #10944147
109,000 miles · Nov 17, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A LEAK IN THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS LEAKING FLUID INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF A LEAK IN THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND WAS LEAKING FLUID INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000. UPDATED 01/27/17*LJ UPDATED 01/31/17.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10926717
102,000 miles · Sep 30, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10910764
94,000 miles · Feb 19, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VENTS AND THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE FLUID SPILLING FROM THE RESERVE TANK ONTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VENTS AND THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED OIL AND ANTIFREEZE FLUID SPILLING FROM THE RESERVE TANK ONTO THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPILL CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR TO FAIL. BOTH THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 04/14/16*LJ UPDATED 04/18/16. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10837258
145,396 miles · Jan 3, 2016
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
MY FRONTIER DIED ON 12/6 / ON 12/7/2015, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE BOARDWALK NISSAN AND PAID $100 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $10,500. THE RADIATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN TURN CAUSING THE COMPUTER PANEL TO BURN OUT. I ASKED THE SERVICE ADVISER WAS THERE SOMETHING I COULD'VE DONE …
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MY FRONTIER DIED ON 12/6 / ON 12/7/2015, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE BOARDWALK NISSAN AND PAID $100 TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. I WAS TOLD THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $10,500. THE RADIATOR CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT IN TURN CAUSING THE COMPUTER PANEL TO BURN OUT. I ASKED THE SERVICE ADVISER WAS THERE SOMETHING I COULD'VE DONE TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM. HE SAID NO, THE PROBLEM HAPPENS. I THEN HAD THE TRUCK TOWED HOME. NOW, I FIND OUT THERE WAS A PROBLEM THAT NISSAN SHOULD'VE KNOWN ABOUT, HAD THEY MADE THE REPAIRS TO THE RADIATOR, MY TRUCK WOULD BE WORKING TODAY. THIS MAKES ME ANGRY. IT MAKES ME ANGRY THAT I JUST PAID $317.44 TO REPLACE TIRE SENSORS THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NEEDED!! THE RADIATOR ISSUE RESULTED IN A $417.44 EXPENSE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN NECESSARY ($100 FOR A DIAGNOSIS). THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE CAR ON 12/6/15, IT WOULDN'T START. THINKING IT WAS A BATTERY ISSUE, I WAITED UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING; ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T THE BATTERY. I CALLED BOARDWALK NISSAN AND HAD THE TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIRS ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WOULD COST ME $10,500.
NHTSA ODI #10817470
82,000 miles · Oct 6, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER THIRTY MINUTES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE RADIATOR CRACKED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10780217
100,000 miles · Jun 10, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION, AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10724463
138,000 miles · May 7, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
LIKE SO MANY OTHER NISSAN FRONTIER OWNERS, THE RADIATOR COOLANT GOT MIXED WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS IS FACTORY DEFECT KNOWN BY NISSAN. HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION SINCE THE CAR WAS NOT RESPONDING WELL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RUN PROPERLY. CALLED NISSAN THREE TIMES TO ASK FOR SOME FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THEY DENIE…
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LIKE SO MANY OTHER NISSAN FRONTIER OWNERS, THE RADIATOR COOLANT GOT MIXED WITH THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. THIS IS FACTORY DEFECT KNOWN BY NISSAN. HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION SINCE THE CAR WAS NOT RESPONDING WELL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO RUN PROPERLY. CALLED NISSAN THREE TIMES TO ASK FOR SOME FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND THEY DENIED IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10715066
111,000 miles · May 6, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
WAS DRIVING 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER WHEN 4WD LIGHT CAME ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. APPARENTLY, TRANSMISSION IS RUINED DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE RADIATOR WHERE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE TRANSMISSION. NISSAN NEVER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE RADI…
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WAS DRIVING 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER WHEN 4WD LIGHT CAME ON AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP. WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. APPARENTLY, TRANSMISSION IS RUINED DUE TO A KNOWN DEFECT WITH THE RADIATOR WHERE COOLANT LEAKS INTO THE TRANSMISSION. NISSAN NEVER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE RADIATOR ASSEMBLY, JUST EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES, LEAVING THE CONSUMER RESPONSIBLE TO FIXED CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. COST $6500. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10714934
76,000 miles · Apr 8, 2015
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
MAKING A NOISE WHEN TRAVELING AT 35-40 MPH ACCELERATING. NISSAN DEALERSHIP STATES IT IS THE RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FAIL. WARRANTY EXPIRED ON 12/2014. NISSAN DEALERSHIP STATES A CO-PAY OF $2500.00 IS WHAT WILL BE CHARGED TO FIX. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10704570
Official recalls
1Dec 29, 2008
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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