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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
70–25K
1125–50K
1850–75K
1275–100K
22100–150K
14150K+
84 reports with mileage · 105 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Tires. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
17 crash reports4 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
189 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2000
Fuel System, GasolineVehicle Speed Control
THE FUEL GAGE WOULD READ BETWEEN 1/2 AND 1/4 TANK. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT PICK UP FUEL IN THE TANK THUS THE MOTER WOULD SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURED FOUR TIME ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, ( 58 IN CALF, 15 IN LAS VEGAS, 40 IN ARIZONA). THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, UPON THE FIFTH OCCURANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE, DUE TO A CLASS 3…
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THE FUEL GAGE WOULD READ BETWEEN 1/2 AND 1/4 TANK. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT PICK UP FUEL IN THE TANK THUS THE MOTER WOULD SHUT OFF. THIS OCCURED FOUR TIME ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS, ( 58 IN CALF, 15 IN LAS VEGAS, 40 IN ARIZONA). THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, UPON THE FIFTH OCCURANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF LIFE, DUE TO A CLASS 3 ACCIDENT, IS TOO GREAT. THE RUNNING OUT OF GAS OCCURED IN TRAFIC AND WITH TRACTOR TRAILERS BEHIND US. I'M JUST GLAD THEY LOCKED UP THERE BRAKES AND WE WERE NOT HIT AND KILLED. I HAVE A 4 PAGE REPORT IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY. THE GENERAL MANGER OF UNITED GOT A COPY,( DON FORMAN), THE REGIONAL MGR (HELENA)HAS BEEN INFORMED. NOTHING FROM HER OR THE 1 800 NOMBER FROM NISSAN. THE STRESS HAS TAKEN IT'S MARKS ON US.
NHTSA ODI #727701
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2000
Power Train
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MULTIPLE FRONTIER OWNERS. REPLACEMENT PART "FIX" NISSAN PROVIDES IS ALSO KNOWN TO FAIL. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #727439
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Vehicle Speed Control
THE IDLE SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT SOONER OR LATER. THE IDLE IS VERY ERRATIC, QUITE OFTEN STICKING AT 2000 RPM OR HIGHER FOR PROLONGED PERIODS, EVEN WITH THE FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I HAVE SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM REPORTED IN SEVERAL USER GROUPS ON THE INTERNET.
NHTSA ODI #727311
Mileage unknown · Aug 9, 2000
Power Train
I WAS ON YAHOO.COM IN A CLUB FOR THE SPECIFIC VEHICLE I HAVE AND ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS ADVISED FOR EVERYONE CHECK THEIR DRIVESHAFT CARRIER BEARING TO SEE WHAT TYPY EVERYONE HAD, WHETHER IT BE A SOLID TYPE OR THE 3 PRONG TYPE. THE 3 PRONG TYPE WAS WHAT WENT BAD ON THE VEHICLE, THE BOTTOM RUBBER PRONG WOULD POP OUT OF THE METAL CAS…
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I WAS ON YAHOO.COM IN A CLUB FOR THE SPECIFIC VEHICLE I HAVE AND ALOT OF OTHER OWNERS ADVISED FOR EVERYONE CHECK THEIR DRIVESHAFT CARRIER BEARING TO SEE WHAT TYPY EVERYONE HAD, WHETHER IT BE A SOLID TYPE OR THE 3 PRONG TYPE. THE 3 PRONG TYPE WAS WHAT WENT BAD ON THE VEHICLE, THE BOTTOM RUBBER PRONG WOULD POP OUT OF THE METAL CASING ENCLOSING THE BEARING; THEREFORE CAUSING THE DRIVESHAFT TO SHIFT AND COME OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER 35 DAYS NOW. I TOOK IT INTO MY DEALER AND THEY VERIFIED IT WAS BAD AND HAD TO ORDER ANOTHER DRIVESHAFT SIMPLY DUE TO THIS DRIVESHAFT CARRIER BEARING.I BELIEVE THE NEW 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER IS COMING WITH A ONE PIECE DRIVESHAFT, UNLIKE THE 200 WITH A TWO PIECE DRIVESHAFT. I BELIEVE THAT THE ONE PIECE WOULD RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE ANOTHER OWNER HAS HAD TO HAVE THREE DRIVESHAFTS NOW AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURING. THE ONE PIECE I FEEL WOULD "FIX" THE PROBLEM WE OWNERS ARE HAVING.
NHTSA ODI #727222
Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY WENT LOW AND MUSHY AND REMAINS SO. NISSAN CLAIMS SYSTEM WORKING NORMALLY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #726920
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2000
Tires
NISSAN DEALER HAS ATTEMPETED SEVERAL TIMES TO FIX A VIBRATION PROBLEM THAT GETS WORSE WITH SPEEDS BETWEEN 65-80MPH. THEY CLAIM OTHER CUSTOMERS HAVE ALSO HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT SERIES TIRES. THEY HAVE AGREED TO REPLACE TWO. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #726694
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2000
Tires
DIMPLE IN ALL FOUR FIEWSTONE WILDERNESS TIRES, SIZE P215/65R15, AND DOT# WAS NOT AVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #866541
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2000
Electrical System
2000 NISSAN FRONTIER IS A PICKUP WITH A HOLE FOR A TOWING BALL YET IT HAS NO "PIGTAIL" TO ALLOW SAFE OPERATION OF TRAILER WITH LIGHTS. I WAS NOT INFORMED IT IS A $65 ADD ON BUT THAT DIDN'T MATTER. WHILE ON VACATION HALF DOZEN DEALERS AND ALL NAPCO STORES CONTACTED DID NOT HAVE CONVERSION UNIT ON HAND. 2,500 MILES WITHOUT TAIL…
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2000 NISSAN FRONTIER IS A PICKUP WITH A HOLE FOR A TOWING BALL YET IT HAS NO "PIGTAIL" TO ALLOW SAFE OPERATION OF TRAILER WITH LIGHTS. I WAS NOT INFORMED IT IS A $65 ADD ON BUT THAT DIDN'T MATTER. WHILE ON VACATION HALF DOZEN DEALERS AND ALL NAPCO STORES CONTACTED DID NOT HAVE CONVERSION UNIT ON HAND. 2,500 MILES WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS IS NOT SAFE.
NHTSA ODI #726337
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2000
Electrical System
NISSAN FRONTIER IS A PICKUP TRUCK WITH REAR BUMPER FITTED FOR TOW BALL YET IT HAS NO ELECTRICAL "PIGTAIL" TO PROVIDE SAFETY LIGHTING TO TRAILER. I WAS NOT ADVISED I NEEDED A $65 ADD ON TO SAFELY OPERATE ON THE ROADWAYS. WORSE HALF A DOZEN DEALERS AND ALL NAPA STORES ENCOUNTERED WHILE ON VACATION DID NOT HAVE NECESSARY UNITS. …
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NISSAN FRONTIER IS A PICKUP TRUCK WITH REAR BUMPER FITTED FOR TOW BALL YET IT HAS NO ELECTRICAL "PIGTAIL" TO PROVIDE SAFETY LIGHTING TO TRAILER. I WAS NOT ADVISED I NEEDED A $65 ADD ON TO SAFELY OPERATE ON THE ROADWAYS. WORSE HALF A DOZEN DEALERS AND ALL NAPA STORES ENCOUNTERED WHILE ON VACATION DID NOT HAVE NECESSARY UNITS. 2,500 MILES WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS IS NOT SAFE.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT. " THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE A SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE THAT IS TOO BRITTLE AND CAN BREAK. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND THE "PRNDL" INDICATOR MAY MOVE, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION, BUT THE GEAR INDICATED ON THE DISPLAY MAY DIFFER FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED IN THE TRANSMISSION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
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