Ten problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2008 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2008 Frontier.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 40 mph, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission causing severe damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.
My truck would go in to gear but would not drive. I had it diagnosed by a transmission shop and they said that the radiator was leaking water and coolant in to my transmission and it would need to be replaced. I then had my vehicle towed to the Nissan dealer where the technician said that this is caused by a faulty hose on radiator and it was happening to a lot of Frontiers and xterras. When my husband questioned the tech on this being a recall he stated that it should be, but is not because it does not cause a safety issue. He told us we would need a new radiator, hoses, and transmission. The truck breaking down is a safety issue! we then had our truck towed to our normal mechanic and he is repairing it now.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, he observed an abnormal thumping sound from the hood of the vehicle without warning. The contact made the manufacturer aware of the failure, and the manufacturer referred the contact to his local dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was taken to local dealer (tom hesser Nissan , 900 oneil hwy, dunmore, PA, 18512) where it was diagnosed that the radiator hose was leaking fluid into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. The dealer stated that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 46,892.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle started smoking without warning. The contact stated that the front driver's side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic that the radiator and transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 167,514. Sg.
I have the well documented problem with the radiator coolent entering and damaging the transmission. I am having it repaired a a Nissan dealership. I will have to pay over 3200. 00!. There was a settlement agreement that is rediculous!. The problem does not even occur until over 80000 miles when Nissan will not cover anything. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints.
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission shifted erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission fluid and coolant were mixing. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,355 and current mileage 102,400.
Known defect by Nissan. Radiator fluid leaks into transmission causing complete failure of transmission. They have extended warranty for new transmission but comes with a $2500 deductible. Why should I have to pay anything when they know they made a defective product.
Trans cooler ruptured within radiator causing water/coolant to mix with transmission fluid destroying transmission.
Failed transmission twice due to leak of coolant caused by radiator leak. Occurred at 50k and 64k miles. First failure caused a delay after pressing accelerator allowing engine to rev before engaging when trying to accelerate from a stop. Both replacements covered by warranty.
I have had this vehicle in twice now due to the smell of leaking anti freeze and have been told no problem ,now we have gotten two different things about the radiator and transmission I have called the customer service number they gave and they told me to look for leaks or check fluid for milky color,there needs to be a total recall on these before someone gets seriously hurt!.