Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Nissan Frontier

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2012 Nissan Frontier. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Nissan Frontier


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Nissan Frontier

The Power Train problem

Tl- the contact's son owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly jerk without warning. The vehicle would resume normal driving shortly after experiencing the failure.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front end vibrated as the front driver's side of the vehicle fell to the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the four wheel drive line bolts were separated and caused the front driver's   Read details...

The Transmission Not Engage problem

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the gears failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


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