Major Problems with Nissan Frontier - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Nissan Frontier model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the Frontier. Older Frontier vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Nissan Frontier Problems

ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2001 Nissan Frontier June 10, 2003 Victims: 4 Mileage: 20000 miles

Failure of the braking system caused brake pedal to drop half way to the floor (approximately level with gas pedal) and inability to slow or stop the vehicle. none of multiple attempts to apply the service brakes resulted in any braking effect and engine surge was detected in at least one braking attempt. driver resorted to emergency brake, but too late to avoid collision in intersection, two vehicles destroyed, four people where injured. *la

RETRACTOR
2000 Nissan Frontier August 23, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 160000 miles

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier crew cab. the contact's wife was involved in an accident. driver's side front seat belt did not lock holding the passenger in the seatbelt restraint. the seatbel was locked in the fully extended position. the driver's side airbag deployed so hard tha contac't wife sustained an eye injur and , almost becake completely blind. there was a 90% chance that she will lose her left eye, and about 15% that she may lose her right eye. the contact ...

TIRES
2000 Nissan Frontier July 5, 2002 Victims: 3

The tire tread came off the tire front and back on drivers side causing me to go out of control and damage to my driver 's side leaving me with out a vehicle four months. dt

What is the most common problem with Nissan Frontier?

Overall the worst problem with Nissan Frontier relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Frontier years that are prone to issues with these components.

POWER TRAIN 739 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 398 ENGINE 263 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 208 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 202 AIR BAGS 150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 149 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 102 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 78 STEERING 65 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 59 AUXILLARY TANK 53 TIRES 51 BODY 47 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 45 SERVICE BRAKES 43 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 40 SUSPENSION 39 SEAT BELTS 29 TREAD/BELT 29 FRONTAL 28 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 27 WHEELS 24 ENGINE 21 TANK ASSEMBLY 21 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 20 STRUCTURE 19 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 19 DRIVESHAFT 18 FRONT 18 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 15 SEATS 15 GASOLINE 14 REAR 14 COLUMN 14 FUEL PUMP 13 COOLING SYSTEM 13 SIDEWALL 13 DRIVELINE 12 AIR CONDITIONER 11 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 11 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 10 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 9 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 9 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 8 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 8 TAIL LIGHTS 8 EQUIPMENT 7 PARKING BRAKE 7 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 7 SIDE/WINDOW 7 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 7 WIRING 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM 6 TAILGATE 6 ELECTRICAL 6 CRUISE CONTROL 6 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 6 DISC 5 MECHANICAL 5 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 5 LINKAGES 5 FRAME AND MEMBERS 5 ABS WARNING LIGHT 5 VISIBILITY 4 DOOR 4 DELIVERY 4 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 4 RETRACTOR 4 HEADLIGHTS 4 AXLE ASSEMBLY 4 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 BRAKE LIGHTS 4 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 4 LOWER ARM 4 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 WINDSHIELD 3 BUMPERS 3 FRONT 3 ROTOR 3 MASTER CYLINDER 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 3 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 3 UNIVERSAL JOINT 3 PADS 3 CALIPER 3 WHEEL BEARING 3 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 3 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 3 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 3 TORSION BAR 3 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 CHILD SEAT 2 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 RIM 2 LATCH 2 FRONT UNDERHOOD 2 SEAL 2 STABILIZER BAR 2 LINKAGES 2 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 2 UPPER BALL JOINT 2 TRAILER HITCHES 2 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 LATCH 1 REAR/OTHER 1 HEATER CORE 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 IGNITION 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 ANCHORAGE 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 CONTROL ARM 1 STORAGE 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 CABLES 1 RACK AND PINION 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 POWER ASSIST 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 EXTERIOR 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TORQUE CONVERTER 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 LATCH 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 FLOOR SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 BEAD 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 VALVE 1 ANTILOCK 1 LEAF 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 SOFTWARE 1 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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