Engine Cooling System Problems of Nissan Frontier

Nissan Frontier owners have reported 20 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the Frontier.

1 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 03/06/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving a different speeds, when the vehicle and steering wheel seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was able to restart the ignition and continue the vehicle but continue to experience the failure. The contact called local dealer balise Nissan of warwick located at 1350 post rd, warwick, ri 02888 and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure and was informed NHTSA campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) was completed by previous owner on 2010. The failure mileage was 127,000. Dp.

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2 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 07/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle independently switched into four wheel drive as the vehicle lost power. The four wheel drive light illuminated. The engine warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the ecm (engine control module) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 124,000. Oo.

3 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 01/05/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number:10v517000 (engine,engine cooling) however, after the remedy was performed the dealer informed that the vehicle was inoperable due to the recall repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000. Pp.

4 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2008 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 08/24/2011

Reports of transmission failure due to coolant from radiator entering transmission via the internal at cooler, located in the radiator.

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5 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2005 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 07/27/2011

I have a suffered a transmission failure due to a faulty radiator in my 2005 Nissan Frontier. Coolant has entered the transmission due to radiator failure, thus ruining it. I have had my 2005 Nissan Frontier in the shop for five weeks and it will cost $4,500 to repair.

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6 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 07/03/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After multiple attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to four different independent mechanics, who were unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer was notified and stated the vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was then taken to the dealer for the recall repairs. After the repairs, the technician was unable to start the vehicle. The technicians stated that there was an electrical failure and the vehicle had to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not again repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

7 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 11/07/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. Intermittently the vehicle would start and then it would stall. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who performed a diagnostic test but could not get a code to register. He repaired the battery cables and wires but the failure continued to exist. The vehicle was never taken to the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall NHTSA#10v517000; component: engine and engine cooling and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 91,000.

8 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2005 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 10/01/2010

Had been getting some noises from the transmission for a little while, but mechanic never caught the real issue. Transmission failed while driving 100km/h, overdrive and 4th gears no longer worked. Was able to make it home and do quick internet search where it became obvious that my problem was related to engine coolant getting mixed with transmission oil due to failed cooler inside radiator. Opened up radiator cap which confirmed this fact, tranny oil floating on top of the engine coolant. Costs for rebuilding transmission over $5,000, hooked up oil to external cooler already in the truck, therefore saved cost of replacing radiator (bypassed this cooler). This is obviously a manufacturing or design defect, nothing do do with normal wear and tear. Nissan will not reimburse the repair.

9 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2005 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 04/21/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated when traveling at speeds of at least 45 mph, the vehicle would exhibit unusual shaking and hard vibrations. The dealer advised the coolant was leaking into the transmission and both the transmission and the coolant system would need to be replaced due to cross contamination. The vehicle was no longer being utilized. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.

10 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 02/15/2010

I have a 2006 Nissan Frontier. While driving down the road the truck shudders and shakes and cannot shift into gear. I had no pick up while driving on the interstate and had cars speeding by me at 75mph while I was barely able to drive the truck. The truck would drive fine and than this would happen out of nowhere. I took it to aamco and found out I had water in the transmission due to a leak in the radiator. I had to pay $2500. 00 to have my transmission rebuilt and a new radiator installed. I feel this should be a recall on Nissans part because it was a faulty radiator that caused the problem and could have caused a severe accident. I have heard of alot of complaints regarding this same problem but Nissan refuses to due a recall. I have the same fuel gauge problem that was just recalled and I ran out of gas because of it. I feel that this needs to be investigated before someone is killed in an accident because their transmission just stops working while driving on the interstate.

11 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2005 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 01/16/2010

Nissan Frontier 4. 0 se crew cab fuel sending unit is defective. There is a service bulletin but Nissan should be forced to do a recall. Any amount of research on the engine code p0463 will turn up 100s of problems. Mine has stopped working making the gas hand slow to respond and must be replaced. Nissan has issued a new part with the service bulletin so maybe replacing it will last, but still should be a recall. The trucks also have a problem with the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which can lead to failure and a possible safety issue, I haven't had the full extent of this but its starting to show symptoms of the problem.

12 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2006 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 09/18/2009

Purchased a used 2006 Nissan Frontier 9/18/09 from fresno Acura. Approx 2 weeks later I drop it back off at the dealership, due to the heater not working & a shudder in the transmission. Findings radiator/transmission oil cooler ruptured and fluid leaked into transmission & vice versa, I found out that transmission fluid was going into radiator. Dealership would not honor transmission warranty due to the radiator not being under warranty and transmission contamination was effected by radiator . This is so wrong, unjust and corrupt. Possible damage ranges from $3000-$6000. A consumer should not be responsible to pay this for this kind of damage that was affected by a defective part that should of been recalled or corrected. A person pays approx $23,000 for a new vehicle and should not have to dish out another 3 -4 thousand dollars on a 3 yr old vehicle . This is bad business and will give the Nissan a very bad reputation.

13 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2003 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 03/01/2009

A/c failed for unknown reason, was a warranty recall for same issue in first 3 years of ownership.

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14 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 01/16/2009

Ref case: ntb03-048a my car has the same issue except my truck is 2001.

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15 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2005 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 03/10/2008

3/10/08-transmission is slipping and clunking, took to dealer-turn away, 59994 miles. 4/21/08-62,597 miles returned to dealer and again was told no problem. That day took to local mechanic and he drained transmission fluid. Resembled a milk shake and he diagnosed the problem as a broken transmission line in the radiator. Returned to dealership and they once again turned me away refusing to acknowledge the problem. Local mechanic flushed transmission and repaired radiator. Transmission still slips and clunks and is presently parked. (not drivable) received a letter from Nissan admitting to this very problem and they still rejected my request for repairs. Believe engine may have been damaged as a result of this problem. Burns oil and stalls as well. Made many requests to national consumer affairs and totally rejected my concerns.

16 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 09/30/2006

Leaking exhaust manifold causing noise and fumes to enter cab of truck and making me sick. Cost to repair almost $800.

17 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 04/21/2006

Car with 55,000 overheats & shut down on freeway. Was towed to repair shop, 3 weeks out of warranty, and repaired at my expense. Two days after receiving it back from the repair shop, car overheats again. Cracked manifold was also discovered.

18 Engine Cooling System problem of the 2001 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 07/11/2003

I bought the 2001 Frontier brand new with only 10 or 20 miles on it. Since then I've had it in the shop 8 times for the a/c (thats right 8 times). Each time the service people assure me it's fixed this time. The a/c blows hotter than the heater does and thats ridiculous. When I go there the service manager ( pat burke ) treats me like a criminal instead of a customer. As of today the truck was fixed once and for all, according to them, but I've heard that 7 times before. Very concerned and tired!!! nv.

19 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1998 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 04/12/2003

On April 2003 digital instrumental panel went broke/odometer went 999999/temperature gauge went high, and fuel gauge went to high. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.

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20 Engine Cooling System problem of the 1998 Nissan Frontier

Failure Date: 08/26/1998

The was not even a month old when the clutch fan failed. It got fixed but the same problem reoccured twice after the first time. Next when I would drive it in the freeway at about 70 m. P. H. The 5th gear on the manual transmission would pop out of gear into neutral. The whole transmission had to be taken apart to fix it. And now just recently the.


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