NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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520 reports68,000 miles · Aug 26, 2013
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING, MAKING POSSIBILITY OF BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS SAME AS BEFORE, THEN AFTER A WHILE, THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WITH THE FUEL LIGHT ON, THEN AFTER A WHILE IT SHOWS SOME GAS IN THE TANK (MAYBE A LITTLE OVER HALF), THEN A WHILE LATER IT GOES UP TO ALMOST FULL. …
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GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING, MAKING POSSIBILITY OF BEING STRANDED ON THE ROAD. AFTER FILLING THE TANK, THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS SAME AS BEFORE, THEN AFTER A WHILE, THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY WITH THE FUEL LIGHT ON, THEN AFTER A WHILE IT SHOWS SOME GAS IN THE TANK (MAYBE A LITTLE OVER HALF), THEN A WHILE LATER IT GOES UP TO ALMOST FULL. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, NISSAN NEEDS A RECALL TO FIX THIS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10537187
75,569 miles · Aug 6, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineEngine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS ERRONEOUSLY ENTERING THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS ERRONEOUSLY ENTERING THE RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,569. ..UPDATED 09/30/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN ENGINE WHINE (NOISE) AT ALL SPEEDS. THERE MAYBE A FAILURE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN. THERE WAS A REAR AXLE LEAK WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY A BAD VENT CHECK VALVE. THE POWER SOCKET COUNSEL WAS NOT WORKING. UPDATED 10/29/2013 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10533865
107,694 miles · Jul 27, 2013
Power Train
TRANSMISSION HAS WATER IN THE FLUID. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10532155
131,000 miles · Jul 20, 2013
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER I NOTICED A HEAVY GRINDING NOISE OCCURRING AT 40 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING BEFORE SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS TO FIND OUT THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING CON…
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER I NOTICED A HEAVY GRINDING NOISE OCCURRING AT 40 MPH. THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING BEFORE SHIFTING INTO OVERDRIVE. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO TWO DIFFERENT CERTIFIED MECHANICS TO FIND OUT THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THE RADIATOR COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NEW FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND PLANNED TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK BEYOND ITS CURRENT MILEAGE. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ONLINE AND READING ALL THE COMPLAINTS I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NISSAN. THE COST TO GET THIS FIXED IS $4700.00 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THIS COST IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS BECAUSE THE PRICE OF ALL THE REBUILT TRANSMISSIONS OUT THERE FOR THE FRONTIER HAVE ESCALATED DUE TO THE DEMAND ON THEM. NISSAN SHOULD HAVE PUT A RECALL ON ALL THEIR VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THIS COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. NISSAN LOST A LOYAL CUSTOMER AND IF THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN MARYLAND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW. NISSAN SHOULD PAY FOR THIS.....TOTALLY RIDICULOUS AND A TIME CONSUMING EXPENSIVE NIGHTMARE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10525934
85,000 miles · Jul 15, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE STAYED ON EMPTY WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 FRONTIER. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, THE GAUGE SLOWLY MOVED TO THE FULL POSITION (ROUGHLY AN HOUR AFTER FILL-UP) YESTERDAY, 7/14/13 I FILLED UP- THINKING THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WAS A FLUKE. THIS TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON(STILL …
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AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK, THE FUEL GAUGE STAYED ON EMPTY WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 FRONTIER. AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE HIGHWAY, THE GAUGE SLOWLY MOVED TO THE FULL POSITION (ROUGHLY AN HOUR AFTER FILL-UP) YESTERDAY, 7/14/13 I FILLED UP- THINKING THE PREVIOUS INCIDENT WAS A FLUKE. THIS TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON(STILL ON) AND THE GAUGE IS ONLY AT HALF A TANK. THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER QUOTED ME $500.00 TO FIX THE ISSUE ,AND TOLD ME THAT 72,000 MILES WAS THE CUT-OFF FOR THE WARRANTY AGAIN, IT HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10524929
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
MY TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO RADIATOR COOLANT MIXING WITH MY TRANSMISSION FLUID. NISSAN KNEW ABOUT THE FACTORY DEFECT BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE CONSUMERS OR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSIONS. NISSAN WAS INVOLVED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND INCREASED THE TRANSMISSION WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS OR 100K MILES. BUT THEY REQUIRED THE CUSTOMER TO…
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MY TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO RADIATOR COOLANT MIXING WITH MY TRANSMISSION FLUID. NISSAN KNEW ABOUT THE FACTORY DEFECT BUT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE CONSUMERS OR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSIONS. NISSAN WAS INVOLVED IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AND INCREASED THE TRANSMISSION WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS OR 100K MILES. BUT THEY REQUIRED THE CUSTOMER TO PROVIDE A CO-PAY OF $3000.00 (WHICH IS RIDICULOUS). HOWEVER I NOTICED SYMPTOMS OF MY TRUCK SHUTTERING AND THUMPING INTO GEAR AROUND 95,000 MILES, MY VEHICLE HAD APPX110,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP OFFICIALLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM. FURTHERMORE, MILEAGE SHOULD NOT MATTER BECAUSE THIS IS A "FACTORY DEFECT". I BOUGHT MY NISSAN FRONTIER NEW IN 2007 AND IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO THE "FACTORY DEFECT". PLEASE INFORM ME IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE/RECALL FOR THIS SITUATION. THANK YOU. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10523578
92,546 miles · Jul 7, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE FUEL GAUGE HAS ISSUES WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH A PO0643 CODE. THE 2006 AND 2008 MODELS ARE COVERED BY A RECALL, BUT NOT THE 2007 FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE SAME PARTS BEING USED. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10523553
102,970 miles · Jun 28, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD ANTI-FREEZE CONTAMINATION AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT NISSAN WAS AWARE OF THIS BUT WOULD TAKE NO ACTION TO REPAIR OR RECALL THE VEHICLE. IF THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND IS…
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I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD ANTI-FREEZE CONTAMINATION AND COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND THAT NISSAN WAS AWARE OF THIS BUT WOULD TAKE NO ACTION TO REPAIR OR RECALL THE VEHICLE. IF THIS IS A KNOW MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND IS RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH POTENTIAL CRASH, AND INJURY POTENTIAL, WHY AREN'T THE VEHICLES BEING RECALLED AND REPAIRED? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10522226
104,000 miles · Jun 20, 2013
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP. THE VEHICLE STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE COOLANT FROM THE RADIATOR LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520841
85,000 miles · Jun 18, 2013
Power Train
TRANSMISSION COOLER FAILURE, COOLANT CONTAMINATED TRANSMISSION FLUID. BURNED CLUTCHES. FAILED SHIFT SOLENOIDS, SHORTED TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520451
Official recalls
1Dec 29, 2008
NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP12004 · Transmission Failures
Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
Power Train
On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.
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