Exterior Lighting Problems of Nissan Frontier

Nissan Frontier owners have reported 37 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (10 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tail light (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Nissan Frontier


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Nissan Frontier

The Exterior Lighting problem

We have a fleet of 2023-2025 Nissan Frontiers. Starting in December of 2024 we began having problems with the vehicles electrical system going wild and shutting the trucks down. It causes all of the lights to come on and the truck to stall and not restart, we did not realize that we had a problem   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

: the contact stated the tail lights bulb constantly fell out the assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked the VIN # to determine if it was under any recalls. There was a NHTSA recall #99v347002 regarding exterior lighting:tail lights.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

During vehicle operation the brake and battery light will flash repeatedly on and off until engine is shut off. Will not start again until after vehicle is driven short distance. Battery, alternator, and regulator have been tested.   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact became aware that the brake lights were inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.   Read details...




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