Front Suspension Problems of Nissan Frontier

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact was driving 20 mph when the vehicle suddenly became extremely difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure who was unable to duplicate or locate a failure. The dealer performed an alignment and balanced the tires yet, failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located a failure at the front suspension. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 31,000.

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Refer to odi confirmation number 103268. The summary was completely entered in a false manner. My actual complaint was that there were no camper adjustment devices installed on the original vehicle, not that they had become defective. They were never there!!! I do not appreciate being blown off nor should I be mis-quoted, no that is not harsh enough, my complaint was completely fabricated. I tried to contact the odi office using the phone number provided on the NHTSA website "contact odi (888) 327-4236 tty: (800) 424-9153" but this number told they could contact the odi office or give me a phone number, so here I sit typing due to your original [xxx] in entering this complaint. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the dealer was unable to perform a front end alignment. The vehicle is not equipped from the factory with the necessary adjustment bolts and cams. They have to be purchased at the dealer. The owner feels these parts should be included with the vehicle. The vehicle is out of alignment causing the tires to wear unevenly. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. Updated10/28/10 updated 11/01/10.

1999 Nissan Frontier pickup following defects are as follows,front airbags continuously flashes,fuel gauge does not indicate amount of fuel after filling. ,suspension problem.

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I have a 2007 Nissan Frontier xe, automatic. I noticed my tires were starting to wear on the inside. At 21,000 miles I did not want to be replacing my tires too soon. Took to sears for a front end alignment and tire rotation. The toe in was way out and so was the camber. The toe in was adjusted, but the camber could not be adjusted. The reason: no camber adjustment was available. I went to the dealer and they said it does not come with it, that I would have to buy the camber kit. This cost me $82. 00. Therefore I have to take it back to sears to have it installed. Luckily I know the manager and technician. They will do the realigned no charge, but the camber kit installation will cost me $120. 00. . . . Why would the manufacturer not ensure that this adjustment was installed on all vehicles. It sounds like a money maker to me.

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At approx. 20,000 miles vehicle started to make a rattling/bumping noise in left front. Took it to dealer who said this was a common problem with 2000 nissian's and wouild be replaced only when consumer complained. Dealer replaced left stabilzer bushing and refused to give a copy of w/o saying it "was recorded in computer. " at aprox. 45,000 miles left stabilizer bushing failed again and was replaced by mechanic who again stated that this was a problem with nissian. At 67,000 miles both stabilizer bushings have failed and need to be replaced. Had vehicle checked by third mechanic who reaffirmed that stabilizer bushings on Nissan's did not hold up well.

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Front tires wear very fast on outside edges even after alignments and numerous rotations. Outside of tires bald after only 20k miles. Apparently not covered under warranty.

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No summary listed for above vehicle.

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Vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Consumer contacted a firestone dealer to have wheel alignment done, thinking tires were at fault. Mechanic stated front right caster cannot be adjusted. Consumer stated seat rattled. Window molding was replaced. Passenger side air bag warped, dealer replaced air bag module.

Since ownership of vehicle consumer states he felt there was something wrong with steering wheel, as he was driving home he let the steering wheel go and suddenly the vehicle was pulling to the right almost causing an accident, consumer took vehicle into dealership to be inspected and dropped it off when he returned to pick vehicle up and drove away consumer states he almost hit a curb so vehicle was returned and consumer waited for vehicle and was told by dealership they could not find the problem, consumer requested that mechanic take a test drive with him, mechanic did see what it was and told consumer that was normal, however dealership did perform a wheel alignment and 2 weeks later the vehicle was pulling again, consumer took vehicle to another dealership and another wheel alignment was performed, consumer also states driveshaft has rusted.

Consumer is unable to balance all tires, truck bounces. Consumer states after some work done on the tires, they were bouncy and rough riding, the district representative for michelin tires informed consumer that he did not have michelin tires on his vehicle-that they were an inferior tire made for certain discount stores, michelin x radial plus all season xse, size p215/15r15.

Due to misalignment vehicle moved from side to side which caused more wear and tear on the tires.

When turning steering will go all the way to the right. Steering will not automatically correct itself, and is capable of staying in that position to make a circle. Dealership has provided no assistance to consumer for this problem. Consumer states the power gear assembly has been replaced, the front end was aligned twice, consumer was told that problem could not be corrected.

Truck has been to dealer 6 times for repair. No safety defect listed within summary.

Consumer has experienced extreme wear on tires at only 139 miles on 2 front general tires, the tires were replaced and again at only 962 miles the tires started wearing again, the consumer has contacted other Frontier owners with different tire makes/models with the same wear problem on their tires.

Vehicle vibrates/shakes excessively when driven between 60-70 mph which could cause loss of control. Dealer has replaced tires but defect is still occurring. Cannot determine problem.