Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2001 Nissan Frontier. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear indicator (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Frontier


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

The Automatic Transmission problem

Was driving in tennessee on highway 81. I found I was having trouble getting the speed up going to the top of the hills, the next day we found the transmission was a little low and got transmission fluid. Now we are having other problems.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

While driving, felt a "shudder" . . Check engine light came on, gear shift indicator went off. Once the key was turned off, vehicle would not start. Towed home. Started checking fuses. Check fluids, realized transmission fluid was in radiator and radiator fluid was in transmission.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Manual transmission bearings have worn out early.   Read details...


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