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520 reports80,150 miles · Jan 13, 2011
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicWheels
ON 01-13-2011 I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK UP ON PA SR 92S. BETWEEN NICHOLSON AND TUNKHANNOCK ABS AND SLIP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I CALLED MY NISSAN DEALER IMMEDIATELY, EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AND DIFFICULTIES I HAD HANDLING THE VEHICLE ON THE SNOW COVERED ROAD. I WAS TOLD THAT EARLIEST APPOINTMENT I COULD GET WAS 0…
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ON 01-13-2011 I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER PICK UP ON PA SR 92S. BETWEEN NICHOLSON AND TUNKHANNOCK ABS AND SLIP WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I CALLED MY NISSAN DEALER IMMEDIATELY, EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM AND DIFFICULTIES I HAD HANDLING THE VEHICLE ON THE SNOW COVERED ROAD. I WAS TOLD THAT EARLIEST APPOINTMENT I COULD GET WAS 01-20-2011. ON MY WAY BACK, WHEN I DROVE ON ANOTHER SNOWY ROAD I APPLIED 4X4 SYSTEM BUT IT FAILED TO ENGAGE. NOW THE ABS, SLIP AND 4X4 DID NOT WORK AND I HAD HARD TIMES TO MAKE IT SAFELY HOME. I CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN A WAS AGAIN TOLD THAT I COULD GET IT FIXED ON 01-20-2011. I DECIDED TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM AND I HOPE THAT YOUR INVESTIGATION OF MY COMPLAIN WILL MAKE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WINTER DRIVING OF NISSAN VEHICLES SAFER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376571
39,000 miles · Dec 29, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. FUEL SYSTEM READS ERRATIC LEVELS - WHEN IT REACHES APPROX 1/4 TO 3/8 OF A TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO THE BOTTOM AND THE LIGHT COMES ON, AS THOUGH THE TANK WERE EMPTY. THE TRUCK REPORTS P0463 CODE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373218
98,563 miles · Dec 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM AND SEVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10372644
61,000 miles · Dec 23, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE RAN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON A BUSY HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT DUE TO FUEL GAUGE NOT READING FUEL LEVEL. I WAS LUCK ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS ON A NISSAN 2007 FRONTIER SE MODEL. *LN
NHTSA ODI #10372192
69,500 miles · Dec 19, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
FRONTIER HAS DEVELOPED A BUZZING/WHINING SOUND THAT IS A WELL DOCUMENTED AND COMMON TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM THIS IS NOT JUST MY VEHICLE, BUT WITH MOST OF NISSAN'S MODELS SINCE 2005, WHICH IS WHEN THEY REDESIGNED AND BEGAN USING THE 4.0L V6 ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES. NISSAN RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM IN TSB'S NTB 07-42A, NTB09-128, AND N…
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FRONTIER HAS DEVELOPED A BUZZING/WHINING SOUND THAT IS A WELL DOCUMENTED AND COMMON TIMING CHAIN PROBLEM THIS IS NOT JUST MY VEHICLE, BUT WITH MOST OF NISSAN'S MODELS SINCE 2005, WHICH IS WHEN THEY REDESIGNED AND BEGAN USING THE 4.0L V6 ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES. NISSAN RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM IN TSB'S NTB 07-42A, NTB09-128, AND NTB07-042C, BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL AND IF YOUR WARRANTY IS UP YOU ARE ON THE HOOK FOR THE REPAIR. ORDINARILY I WOULD UNDERSTAND THAT, AS ALL PARTS WEAR OUT, BUT IN THIS CASE, THE FAILURE IS COMMON AND PREVALENT IN MULTIPLE NISSAN MODELS FROM THE SAME TIME PERIOD, SUGGESTING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN DEFECT IN THE ENGINE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. FRANKLY, IF THIS WAS AN IMMEDIATE LIFE SAFETY ISSUE, A RECALL WOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED IN LIGHT OF THE NUMEROUS FAILURES AND NUMBER OF MODELS INVOLVED WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10371209
20,000 miles · Dec 7, 2010
Power TrainService Brakes, HydraulicUnknown Or Other
PURCHASED NEW 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER-V-6, LONG WHEEL-BASE TRUCK. EXPIERIENCED BRAKE PROBLEM AT 20K MILES, REPLACED BY DEALER, HAD LOW SPEED WHINE AND BRAKE PEDAL DROP TO FLOOR AND 35 TO 40 MPH JUDDER AND VIBRATION. WENT BACK TO DEALER, THEY CHECKED AND NOTICED THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS COMMING APART, THEY REPLACED WITH NEW ONE, IDICAT…
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PURCHASED NEW 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER-V-6, LONG WHEEL-BASE TRUCK. EXPIERIENCED BRAKE PROBLEM AT 20K MILES, REPLACED BY DEALER, HAD LOW SPEED WHINE AND BRAKE PEDAL DROP TO FLOOR AND 35 TO 40 MPH JUDDER AND VIBRATION. WENT BACK TO DEALER, THEY CHECKED AND NOTICED THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS COMMING APART, THEY REPLACED WITH NEW ONE, IDICATED IT WAS DEFECTIVE FROM VENDOR. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK BACK INTO DEALER FOUR TIMES SINCE WITH THE SAME RE-OCCURING PROBLEMS. THEY CAN'T FIND THE SOURCE OR THE PROBLEM. ZONE MGR. FOR MIDWEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND INDICATED THAT THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM AND THEY WILL NOT REPLACE ANYTHING ELSE. I WAS TOLD TO TAKE IT TO THE BBB IF I WANTED A SOLUTION UNDER CURRENT LEMON LAWS. HE ALSO INDICATED IT WILL PROBABLY FALL APART DOWN THE ROAD-COMPLETE AND UTTER DIS-REGARD FOR MY SAFETY. THEY ARE IN COMPLETE DENIAL THAT THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IS IT JUST NOW THAT TOYOTA HAD A RECALL FOR BROKEN/CRACKED YOKES ON TACOMA'S AND NISSAN IS EXEMPT? DON'T THEY ALL BUY PARTS FROM DANA CORP.? NISSAN HAS EXPERIENCED A LARGE SALES SURGE AND ARE EXPANDING JUST LIKE GM HAD IN THE 70'S. THEY DON'T HAVE TIME/TALENT TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROBLEMS JUST MORE NEW VEHICLES, MORE ENGINEERING PROBLEMS, PUSH IT OUT THE DOOR AND LET THE DEALERS TAKE CARE OF PROBLEMS. THIS SOMEHOW HAS A FAMILIAR RING TO IT LIKE TOYOTA'S PROBLEM WITH ACCELERATION! KEEP RELIEING ON ELECTRONIC CONTROLS TO RUN THE VEHICLES AND TAKE AWAY CONTROL FROMTHE DRIVER. THE AUTO COMPANIES NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER FOR SAFETY COMPLIANCE AS MADISON AVENUE COMMERCIALS ALUDE TO THE FACT THAT ALL OF THESE SAFETY FEATURES THAT ARE INCORPORATED INTO VEHICLES WORK FLAWSLEY WHEN THEY ACTUALLY DON'T! HOW MANY MORE PEOPLE HAVE TO BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED WITH THESE SO-CALLED SAFE VEHICLES, MADE IN USA WITH CHEAP CHINA MADE PARTS! I'M SURE THERE ARE MORE VEHICLES OUT ON THE ROAD WITH THESE SAME RE-OCCURING PROBLEMS NOT BEING REPLACED OR REPAIRED DUE TO MFGR. DEFECTS AND PROBLEMS!!!
NHTSA ODI #10369449
Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER, AND THE GAS TANK SENSOR FAILED LIKE SO MANY OTHERS FROM 2005 TO 2010. I RAN OUT OF GAS THE FIRST TIME AND IT STOPPED SO SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T FALL IN THE RECALL LIST. I AM ON FORUMS AND EVERYONE IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS BUT THEY…
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I HAVE A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER, AND THE GAS TANK SENSOR FAILED LIKE SO MANY OTHERS FROM 2005 TO 2010. I RAN OUT OF GAS THE FIRST TIME AND IT STOPPED SO SUDDENLY I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID THAT MY VIN NUMBER DOESN'T FALL IN THE RECALL LIST. I AM ON FORUMS AND EVERYONE IS HAVING ISSUES WITH THIS BUT THEY ARE ONLY PICKING A FEW TO FIX. THIS IS WRONG. ANYWAYS NOW WHEN I FILL IT UP IT GOES TO EMPTY AND THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT LIGHTS. THEN AFTER 30 OR SO MILES IT EVER SO SLOWLY STARTS TO CLIMB UNTIL IT IS FULL. THEN FOR NO REASON IT WILL GO EMPTY AGAIN. IT KEEPS GOING THROUGH THIS CYCLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360995
50,000 miles · Oct 13, 2010
Fuel System, Other
MY SES (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR WEEKS NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERRATIC. I AM REALLY WORRIED THAT I WILL RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, OR RUN OUT OF FUEL AND NOT KNOW AND GET HIT ON THE FREEWAY! NISSAN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT STILL REFUSES TO DO A RECALL ON…
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MY SES (SERVICE ENGINE SOON) LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR WEEKS NOW, THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERRATIC. I AM REALLY WORRIED THAT I WILL RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, OR RUN OUT OF FUEL AND NOT KNOW AND GET HIT ON THE FREEWAY! NISSAN HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT STILL REFUSES TO DO A RECALL ON WHAT THEY ADMIT IS A BAD SENSOR. I HAVE HAD THIS DIAGNOSED FOR FREE AT AAMCO,(P0463 IS THE CODE) NISSAN REFUSES TO ACCEPT THIS AND WANTS ME TO PAY THEM 100.00+ TO LET THEM DIAGNOSE WHAT I ALREADY KNOW! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10360315
34,000 miles · Oct 8, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 NISSAN FRONTIER HAS AN ERROR CODE OF PO463, FUEL SENDING UNIT SENSOR IS LIKELY CAUSE. GAS GAUGE STUCK AT EMPTY, CURRENTLY UNDER 35,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10359606
22,000 miles · Oct 3, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
EXCESSIVE RUST ON OIL PAN BOLTS WITH RUST SPREADING FROM BOLTS TO OIL PAN. EXCESSIVE CORROSION (WHITE, POWDERY LOOKING COATING) ON UNDERCARRIAGE BOLTS. UNEXPECTED RUST ON HOSE CLAMP ATTACHING FILLER TUBE TO GAS TANK. 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER, CREW CAB STYLE, 4X4, SE MODEL. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN VIRGINIA AND DRIVEN IN…
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EXCESSIVE RUST ON OIL PAN BOLTS WITH RUST SPREADING FROM BOLTS TO OIL PAN. EXCESSIVE CORROSION (WHITE, POWDERY LOOKING COATING) ON UNDERCARRIAGE BOLTS. UNEXPECTED RUST ON HOSE CLAMP ATTACHING FILLER TUBE TO GAS TANK. 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER, CREW CAB STYLE, 4X4, SE MODEL. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN VIRGINIA AND DRIVEN IN VIRGINIA. CONTACTED DEALER WITH PHOTOS OF THE RUST AND THEY INSPECTED AND CLAIMED TO HAVE FORWARDED INFORMATION TO REGIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR. AFTER NO ACTION, CALLED 1-800-NISSAN1 AND THEY DIRECTED ME TO RETURN TO THE DEALER AND ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER. DEALER SUPPOSEDLY DOCUMENTED THE RUST AND AGAIN SUBMITTED TO REGIONAL SERVICE DIRECTOR (9/6/2010) - BUT I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PROMISED FOLLOWUP PHONE CALL. TWO ADDITIONAL CALLS TO 1-800-NISSAN1 (DIRECTED TO PHONE BOX WHEN I PROVIDED THE CASE NUMBER) HAVE NOT BEEN RETURNED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10358958
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.
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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.
Additional source detail variants (5)
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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