Table 1 shows two common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2009 Nissan Frontier.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Radiator problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2009 Nissan Frontier. While driving 55 mph, the contact detected smoke underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to king windward Nissan (45-568 kamehameha hwy, kaneohe, hi 96744, (808) 235-6433) where the contact was informed that the radiator, transmission, and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and shutoff. The failure occurred while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that it took a while for the vehicle regain full power. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle had to be towed after shutting off. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft and crankshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.