Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1999 Nissan Frontier

Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1999 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2004

Exhaust leak in the exhaust manifold. Cast iron manifold is cracked on both sides. Vehicle is only 5 years old. Not covered as emisions problem, cast iron manifolds are defective on my 1999 Nissan Frontier se-v6 truck.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2002

Exhaust manafold leak/crack. Took it to a mechanic, he stated cracks exhaust manafolds were common, and he has fixed several. I am concerned that that that exhaust gas may leak into the passenger compartment.


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