general problems of the 1998 Nissan Frontier

The contact owns a 1995 Nissan Frontier xe. The contact stated upon opening the hood to check the engine oil level at the gas station, the radiator blew out and propelled hot anti-freeze that burned his upper body. The contact was transported to the hospital with the assistance of a friend. The contact received medical assistance and was informed that he had sustained second and third degree burns on the stomach and waist area. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the engine constantly lost power. The dealer (campbell Nissan of edmonds, 24325 wa-99, edmonds, wa 98026, (425) 774-2174) was notified of the failure, but was unable to provide a permanent remedy to repair the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to two different independent mechanics who diagnosed that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The first independent mechanic rebuilt the engine, but the failure continued with the contact having to go across 4 lanes of traffic to an exit ramp as the vehicle was lost power. The vehicle was towed to the second independent mechanic who stated that the engine assembly needed to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified. The manufacturer issued eight tsbs for the engine, but no recalls for the engine concerning this year, make, and model. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Thermostat for a/c and heater system failed.