The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving at 30 MPH or above, the vehicle started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled and drastically shifted out of gear into a different gear. The vehicle was then take…
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The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while her boyfriend was driving at 30 MPH or above, the vehicle started to stall. The check engine warning light was illuminated. On a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled and drastically shifted out of gear into a different gear. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or find a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #11650735
Mileage unknown · Jan 20, 2023
Power Train
There was a coolant leak. It was leaking from head gasket. When it was being rebuilt there were two head bolts stripped. The truck only has 58,000 miles. We were told that the engin isn't covered by the warranty.
NHTSA ODI #11502866
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2022
Air BagsPower Train
AIRBAG LIGHT ON, COMPETITOR (MAZDA) DEALER STATED THAT AIR BAG MODULE NEEDS REPLACING ESTIMATED COST $2500. ALSO WHEN 4X4 IS ENGAGED IT'S REALLY HARD TO DO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOW SPEED.
NHTSA ODI #11474861
3,000 miles · Dec 17, 2018
Power Train
THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TOWING 2000 LBS OF WEIGHT OR GREATER WILL LOCK INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN THE RPM EXCEEDS 4000 RPM. THE RPM WILL STAY CONSTANT AT 4000 RPM WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND WILL NOT DROP OUT OF GEAR UNLESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DISENGAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED WITH THE TECH AND SERVICE MANAGER IN MY VEHIC…
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THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TOWING 2000 LBS OF WEIGHT OR GREATER WILL LOCK INTO THIRD GEAR WHEN THE RPM EXCEEDS 4000 RPM. THE RPM WILL STAY CONSTANT AT 4000 RPM WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND WILL NOT DROP OUT OF GEAR UNLESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON IT DISENGAGED. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED WITH THE TECH AND SERVICE MANAGER IN MY VEHICLE AND A LIKE IN KIND 2019 NISSAN FRONTIER . THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS RACING WITH YOUR FOOT OFF THE PEDAL FOR ALL INTENSE AND PURPOSE DRIVING ITSELF. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS INDICATED THAT BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WAS REPLICATED IN ANOTHER VEHICLE THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. UNBEL
NHTSA ODI #11162053
5,400 miles · Feb 2, 2018
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING ON HILLY STREETS WITH 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT, TRUCK WILL NOT MAINTAIN 55 MPH SPEED USING CRUISE CONTROL.. TRAVELING UP HILL, TRUCK DROPS 5-8 MPH BEFORE DOWNSHIFTING TO LOWER GEAR. THE DOWNSHIFT IS ABRUPT RATHER THAN A SMOOTH. WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, DISENGAGING OVERDRIVE IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. *B…
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WHEN DRIVING ON HILLY STREETS WITH 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT, TRUCK WILL NOT MAINTAIN 55 MPH SPEED USING CRUISE CONTROL.. TRAVELING UP HILL, TRUCK DROPS 5-8 MPH BEFORE DOWNSHIFTING TO LOWER GEAR. THE DOWNSHIFT IS ABRUPT RATHER THAN A SMOOTH. WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED, DISENGAGING OVERDRIVE IS THE ONLY WAY TO MAINTAIN SPEED. *BF *TR
NHTSA ODI #11066595
500 miles · Sep 17, 2017
Power Train
WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A GREEN LIGHT, THE 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS NORMAL. TO GET THE TRUCK MOVING FORWARD, I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS MEDAL WITH MORE DEPTH THAN USUAL, RENDERING THE ENGINE RPM VERY HIGH, TO INCH THE TRUCK AWAY FROM THE STOP LIGHT. LUCKILY, I MADE IT TO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT WHICH WAS …
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WHEN PROCEEDING FROM A GREEN LIGHT, THE 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS NORMAL. TO GET THE TRUCK MOVING FORWARD, I HAD TO STEP ON THE GAS MEDAL WITH MORE DEPTH THAN USUAL, RENDERING THE ENGINE RPM VERY HIGH, TO INCH THE TRUCK AWAY FROM THE STOP LIGHT. LUCKILY, I MADE IT TO A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT WHICH WAS ABOUT 100-200 FEET AWAY. FROM THE PARKING STALL, I WANTED TO TEST IF THE REVERSE GEAR WAS AFFECTED. SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE AND THE 2017 NISSAN FRONTIER SV WILL NOT MOVE BACKWARDS. THE REVERSE GEAR DID NOT WORK. THIS TRUCK HAS 500 MILES ONLY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Nissan NV200, Sentra, NV3500 Van, NV3500 Bus, NV200 Taxi, NV1500, NV2500 Van, Chevrolet City Express, 2017-2018 Frontier, Versa Note, and Versa Sedan vehicles that have a mechanical (physical) key ignition system. In these models, over time, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle stalls, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the production information on the ignition switch, and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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