Steering Problems of Nissan Frontier

Nissan Frontier owners have reported 110 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (52 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (28 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Nissan Frontier

The Steering problem

Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds starting at 65-70 mph and above. The vibration can be felt thought the steering wheel, after long periods of driving it leads to numb hands. The continuous vibration will cause premature damage to other systems of the vehicle (drive-train and fluid leaks).   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

End play was discovered while vehicle was in motion and at rest. A certified technician removed the steering column and did not notice anything loose. After lifting the vehicle's hood, the technician discovered (3) loose bolts located in the lower steering column area just ahead of the spline.   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Frontier. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became wobbly without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and electronic power steering failed and needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

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The Steering Is Loose problem

In eight years I have changed two zd30 engines in my Frontier,because of burned out pistons and bad cylinder heads,eight burned out pistons in total,and as of today December 3/2014 my Frontier lost power sending blue smoke from the exhaust and oil,my mechanic says the engine has to be opened   Read details...




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