2005 NISSAN Frontier

timing chain guides failed

I purchased a used 2005 Frontier from someone, I am sure they were aware of the issue with the transmission getting coolant leaked into it. Unfortunately I took their word as there were no problems with the vehicle. They told me the transmission was just replaced so I thought there would be no problems with it in the future. Boy was I wrong. I hadn\'t had the vehicle for a week and problems began. Now I\'ve been told it needs a new transmission. I don\'t think replacing the transmission is going to help since it was replaced 2 months before I purchased it. It is sad that these vehicles are allowed to be sold to others with this issue not being corrected. Obviously the folks that sold it to me have no moral conscious and I\'m out $6600.00

Coolant leaked into transmission
need new transmission

radiator fluid mixed with the transmission which caused complete transmission failure

transmission failure

There has been several recalls on my vehicle and I marked all that I knew (there may be more) then I ran into information involving a current problem which is the timing chain as I have seen on line that a class action may be convened to support a suit! At this time we had the cam censor unit changed 11-10-16 and that\'s when the service manager at the Nissan Dealership told us of the new problem needing a timing chain.Nissan will not help us with the problem we spoke with them today. The areas I marked above on your form only had to do with past recalls that I know of to do with the truckThe issues of the timing chain are said by some to have used faulty parts and then covered it up from the consumer and we are upset if they knew, when manufacturing ,why it was kept from us knowing the facts.

Cracked radiator is letting coolant (antifreeze) leak into the transmission of my 2005 Nissan Frontier Crew cab truck. Repair estimate from Eastern Carolina Nissan dealership (3315 Hwy 70 East, New Bern, NC 28560, 252-636-1000) was $5,300 for a new transmission which includes replacing the radiator also. I am in the process of getting estimates for fixing the problem and the truck’s transmission.

Current problems.. Bad Timing Chain and 2 Idle Pullies

Transmission was shuttering like driving over shallow rumble strips. I searched Frontier transmission issues and found the big one (coolant leaking into the transmission). The coolant and ATF fluid was not glaringly bad but looked suspect. I flushed the coolant and transmission and performed the bypass operation, said my prayers, took my vitamins, and exercised in hopes it would mitigate the issue.

Transmission shuddering between 40-50 mph when in overdrive. Also occasional clunk when putting into gear. Diagnosed as ruptured heat exchanger in radiator which allowed coolant to enter transmission.

Transmission has coolant in it. Tranny is shoot. violant shaking at 40 mph and 60 mph. Don’t have the money to fix.

Transmission cooler failed which cause transmission to fail. Replaced transmission, radiator, new transmission cooler. 4200$ to fix.

Radiator leaked into transmission. This continues to be an ongoing Nissan issue. Just bought used car from Nissan dealership without mention of known problem.

Nissan had a known defect in the radiator which caused coolant to leak into the transmission. The transmission is ruined and both must be replaced. Nissan did nothing to correct the defect to prevent the transmission failure, and offers a slap-in-the-face “extended warranty” to help cover the costs. They sold defective vehicles and expect the customers to deal with the problems out of pocket. I will never buy a Nissan again.

antifreeze and transmission fluid are mixing I replaced the radiator and flushed transmission but transmission still not getting power I called the manufacturer Nissan they will not do anything because of the miles I bought the truck may 29th 2014 from a used car dealership I have to pay on it for 3 more years so I’m paying for a truck I cannot even drive and I do not have the money to repair it and make truck payment. Coyote Nissan said I need rebuilt transmission auxiliary cooler and new valve cover $ 3,300.00. I lost power on the expressway and thank God there wasn’t a lot of traffic at that time. I am appealing to you all since this is the second highest complaint that Nissan has.

Transmission and radiator swap fluids. I replaced the transmission now a new problem has with transmission and might need replacement. This is known defect. I also had to replace the catholic converters after only three year of use.

the coolant of the radiation go to the transmission

STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS, I’AM TO HAVE IT CHECK OUT ON 9-9-15. I NOTICIED SOME MILKY STUFF IN THE RADIATOR. SEEMS TO ME THAT HAVE LEAKAGE FROM THE RADIATOR TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Radiator crack leaks coolant into transmission causing transmission failure.

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHEN I FOUND OUT OF THE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF ENGINE COOLANT AND TRANSMISSION FLUID, I HAD ALREADY PAID $120.00 FOR COMPUTER SCAN AND $1800.00 TOWARDS THE TRANSMISSION. NISSAN NA TOLD ME I HAD TO TAKE IT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP FOR THE COMPUTER SCAN AND TO HAVE THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHEN THE DEALERSHIP CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THE VEHICLES WAS READY AND I HAD PAID THEM THE $3000.00 NISSAN NORTH AMERICA SEND ME THIS
Thank you for taking the time to contact Nissan North America and allowing us the opportunity to be of assistance.

Please be advised that Nissan does not reimburse independent facility repairs and/or service. If you have any future vehicle concerns, please take your vehicle to your nearest authorized Nissan Dealer who is best positioned to diagnose and repair your vehicle. Your Nissan Dealer will be more than willing to assist.

Case # 19660217 has been created to document this concern. Please feel free to e-mail or contact us directly at 1-615-725-7562 with any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Nissan

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Amberly
Consumer Affairs Representative
Nissan North America, Inc.

I PAID A TOTAL OF $4,920.00 FOR A MISTAKE NISSAN MADE.

My transmission on my 2005 Nissan Frontier completely failed and left me stranded on the interstate highway. After towing it and a little research I found out that this was a problem that Nissan was well aware of and neglected to notify me or do anything about. The transmission cooler had cracked leaking engine coolant into the transmission. I learned that the extended the warranty to 90,000 miles with a $3000 dollar deductable which is laughable, considering that this was a problem that is going to cost about that to fix on my own. Nissan states on their website that they extended the warranty for customer satisfaction, in reality they got sued and that was the settlement. Nissan should have recalled these trucks years ago like a morally responsible company would have and I would not have to be running up Credit card debt to fix it now.

I was told by a mechanic when the transmission started slipping; Nissan knew about a defect of the radiator leaking into the transmission causing the transmission to fail. This vehicle was well-maintained and had no problems til this point. It cost me $3100 to diagnose and fix the problem. Not to mention the stress and additional transportation costs because I had to leave the vehicle in Florida while we moved to NC and when it was confirmed fixed; fly my husband down to FL in order to drive the vehicle back home.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Frontier SE with 86k miles from a Nissan certified dealer on November 29th 2013 for $13,300. I was not informed of any issues regarding the vehicle. On August 6th 2013 at 99,978 miles I took the truck into an ase certified mechanic to look at the transmission because of shuddering.
The mechanic ran diagnostic checked fluids and concluded the dirty o2 sensor may be causing the problem. We followed up several days later with the problem continuing to exist upon reinspection a significant amount of radiator fluid was mixed in with the transmission oil. The amount was not there previously. At this point both the radiatior and transmission need to be replaced. Nissan consumer affiars will not even do the $3000 co-pay from the class action law suit as the second time i brought it in the vehicle now has 100,600 miles on it.
Nissan service quoted me $6,700 to repair it and the ase certified mechanic $5,100.
It is August 20th, 2014. I now have a truck in the shop for the next 8 days and a $5,100 bill. I have 28 payments of $400/month on the vehicle. I was never informed of the class action lawsuit and consumer affairs said it was not nissan’s responsibility to inform me of anything nor is it there responsibility to pay. They also said, “per the lawsuit there is nothing they can do.”

I just baught this vehicle and had all the above fixed before I drove this truck to work. The repairs have cost me $2850.00 so far. I drove this truck 3 days and now I
was told that the transmission has failed.I honestly don’t know what to do next.I’m really Pissed! I called Nissan Customer Complaint Center and they told me to have
the Nissan dealer diagnose the problem and get back to them.I am tacking the truck to the dealer tomorrow,July 2,2014. I don’t have much faith in the outcome .The
consumer always pays and this truck is one Big Headache for me. Nissan should recall these vehicles and do what is right……I don’t want to spend another $3000.00
to fix a defective Radiator and Transmission Problem that they made and sold. I baught this vehicle in good faith but I have lost faith in Nissan……….

Cross contamination of coolant and transmission fluid caused failure of both
Worn cheap plastic chain guides caused timing chain failure

Coolant contamination destroyed transmission (cracked radiator tank). Coolant mixed with transmission fluid destroyed clutches, valves, seals, and caused corrosion to valve body. Nissan Dealer and Nissan USA no help. Stated that a class action lawsuit in 2012 solved some Nissan vehicle owners problems but it did not apply to me because the deadline to file a claim has passed. They made me feel like an idiot with no intelligence. It does not take a ‘rocket-scientist’ to know that this problem has been and will always be in existence because it is an ENGINEERING/MANUFACTURING DEFECT!

Check engine light came on, got scanned at auto zone, all codes referenced transmission & sensors (i.e. cam shaft)…Took to Geurlich’s Auto for an inspection and transmission was suggested to be replaced…Took it to AAMCO for an inspection/2nd opinion and same diagnosis, replace/re-build transmission. Finally accumulated the funds to have a mechanic rebuild our transmission and upon return of our vehicle, and unbeknownst to us, he mentioned the know issues/investigation stemming back to 2012 with the radiator leaking into the transmission and causing it to fail, which is ultimately what he felt happened. Since we purchased the vehicle on 08/08/2012 with an odometer reading of 100,340. we would have been entitled to none of the repair options or concessions Nissan offered under the proposed class action, since all were offered only up to 100K miles. The date the investigation was opened according to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ was 6/11/2012, 2 months prior to our purchase. The dealer at the time should have been well aware of the open investigation and provided us information on it so that we may have made a more informed decision. I feel that this purchase, although 3 years post purchase, warrants reimbursements to us of the cost to re-build the transmission, replace radiator, etc.

2005 Frontier LE, 75k miles. Had to have timing chains and tension guides replaced due to faulty original parts. $1700 out of pocket, no help from Nissan.

Nissan has admitted to faulty radiators in their 05-10 midsize vehicles. These radiators when they go, they take the transmission with them. 4700 dollar bill later Nissan says I’m 2 months beyong my 10 years and will not honor any help, even though I’m 10k under the 100k mile limit. So because I kept my miles low and have taken care of my pickup I am still at fault for their faulty equipment. MY FAMILY WILL ***NEVER*** OWN ANOTHER NISSAN AS LONG AS WE LIVE. At anytime they could have said hey for $275 we won’t recall these radiators but they are $275 to replace you should do it before it goes and takes the transmission too. Fuck you Nissan…. Poor business

Our truck just stopped running on Monday, with no warnings. We hooked it up to the code reader and did some research on line, after fearing the worst, we had it towed to the dealer, and was shocked to learn that what we thought was the worst was far from how awful it really was. Nissan says that the radiator fluid has contaminated and destroyed the transmission, so the radiator, the transmission and the computer all have to be replaced to the tune of $8,000. We have only owned the truck for one year, and the truck is only worth $11,000. I cannot believe this major defect is not on recall, and I cannot believe that it will cost $8,000 to repair. Who the hell has that kind of money?

There was a class action suit that does not apply to us because you had to sign up for it before we ever even owned the truck.

Engine coolant is leaking into the transmission and vice versa

Car turns off while driving. No warnings. Very dangerous. The code given on the “check engine” and “slip” is not consistent with the problem. It reads issues with the shaft position sensor, which was replaced. Still have the problems. In the middle of having mechanics trying to figure it out.

Radiator failed causing water to leak in transmission. Transmission shop would not rebuild trans because of amount of water in trans. Had to buy manf rebuilt. Truck would not move after stopping at red lights or stop signs

Noticed leakage under truck. Thought it was oil leak. Had mechanic check it yesterday and he said it is leaking transmission fluid. My husband also told him he has had to keep replacing antifreeze in radiator but couldn’t see where it was leaking under truck….just saw complaints online of problems that Nissan knew was wrong with radiators in the 2005-2010 vehicles. My husband and I recently had to file chapter 13 bankruptcy due to job losses and reduced income. We don’t have the money to send to fix this problem if that is why we are now having a problem with our vehicle. We have to have this vehicle to keep our jobs and to keep our home. Can you please help us in finding out what we can do at this point…..This is wrong of the way the Nissan dealership handled fixing this problem when they knew this problem existed and is definitely a safety issue. A recall should have been done with the number of vehicles that are at risk….What did not enough people die due to the system failures….Please get back to me and I will be contacting our Bankruptcy attorney regarding our next step because they know we can’t afford to fix this problem.

AT Cooler an internal component of the radiator failed due to “Poor parts or Poor workmanship” causing the coolant to be release into the transmission destroying. Nissan gave no notice of this know catastrophic failure and failed to offer any alternative.

Transmission had trouble going in to reverse and then suddenly failed. September 2014 200,000 $4600.00 0 1

There is a known issue where the transmission is damaged due to coolant from radiator mixing with transmission fluid. Nissan dealership service department has confirmed that I am affected and recommended replacement of transmission. I declined since my transmission still works satisfactorily (and I don’t have 4500 lying around to throw at a vehicle repair, but am concerned about a potential safety issue if it fails at high speed. I have flushed the transmission and replaced the defective radiator myself. Nissan should take responsibility for this issue, but has instead issued a meager service bulletin where owners of low-mileage vehicles can receive partial assistance.

Main radiator had an internal rupture which caused engine coolant to leak into the transmission causing permanent and costly damage to the sum of approximately $4,000. First failure occurred on highway at approximately 67MPH which caused me to swerve across 3 lanes of traffic because of a sudden flare and disengagement of engine power to driveline.

Same problem as all the others, radiator coolant destroys transmission.

Noticed periodic rumbling like driving over rumble strips. Also notice heater does not work when at a stop. Called this morning (5/14/13) to have transmission checked out at dealer.

My vehicle has developed a vibration while i drive it and now it has decided to randomly turn off while driving. I have taken it to the nissan dealership and they told me to i needed to replace the transmission and radiator because they found trans fluid mixing with coolant due to leaking trans cooler in radiator.

My vehicle began jolting at highway speeds due to the transmittion slipping gears. I had fears that my trucks gear would lock up on the HWY so I took it to the shop. This occurs nearly every time I take the vehicle on the highway. Just found out from my mechanic that it is common in these trucks to have coolant leak into the transmittion and destroy it. Appears to be the issue with my truck.

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2005 Nissan Frontier
timing chain (other) required replacement. Transmission and radiators require replacement as result of radiator failure which allowed contamination of fluids

My truck began displaying symptoms of catastrophic transmission failure. For example, gear slippage and shuddering as if rolling over rumble strips. I took it to a mechanic and they found the coolant had transformed into a thick pink substance. It was determined that a seal had failed in the radiator causing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. This then baked inside the transmission. We replaced the radiator and so far have delayed the inevitable replacement of the transmission. I called local Nissan dealerships and they know about the problem but declined to offer significant information. I contacted Nissan and because of language barriers, etc., they would not address my issue. I contacted the BBB and a Nissan representative eventually called me, but in the end disregarded my issues with mock concern. I contacted the MN Attorney General and they said I might take them to small claims court. It seems that Nissan has concocted a warranty that only benefits people who experience the problem at a very premature stage.

My truck has 91K miles and the transmission has gotten anti-freeze in it. Nissan knows that they put bad parts in the truck, but they want the customer to pay $3000 to do a $4000 repair job. I called Nissan and they told me to replace the transmission is going to be $9000, but the truck is only valued at $10,000. This will be the LAST Nissan I am going to buy, because from Nissan the transmission is 90% of the cost of the truck and that part breaks. Someone needs to do a “FULL” recall on this.

i notice a thumping sound coming from underneath my truck when I take off, it was slow to accelerate and would not go up a hill. I took it to the Nissan dealer in Nashville Tenn and they informed me that there was coolant in my transmission and that they needed to replace the radiator and the transmission costing me $4800 and the catalytic converter was also in need of repair costing me another 1,100 bucks. I contacted Nissan consumer affairs and informed them of the problem. They refused to assist me and told me my truck was outside the warranty so they could not do anything for me. Nissan is aware of this problem which is a manufacturer defect with the radiator and they refuse to help consumers. This is also in my opinion a safety issue that should be address before some one get hurt while driving these vehicles.

Ive had nothing but trouble with this truck! Starting with brake failure and ending up with the radiator and transmission going out because the cooling lines failed dumping radiator fluid into the transmission! Nissan needs to step up to the plate and recall both units! Last time I drove this truck I was on Interstate 5 and I felt a big jolt that felt like the rear end came off the ground almost driving me off the side of the road at 60 MPH! Very scary moment!

Fluids leaked between the transmission and radiator, transmission failed.

Catastrophic transmission failure due to fluid contamination.

Transmission failure. Vehicle bucks and shifts out of gear . Very dangerous when traveling on the interstate. Nissan was contacted and would do nothing although this is a known issue and has been experienced by many other consumers. Nissan stated they extended the radiator warranty to 80,000 miles. That does nothing as the problem occurs in most vehicles at or around 100,000 miles. Will not stand behind their faulty equipment and bad design. i will never buy Nissan again.

Transmission failed due to radiator leak.

My vehicles transmission and radiator need to replaced do to a manufacturing defect. Nissan is not accepting responsibility for this issue. The vehicle is undrivable because of safety concerns. I purchased the extended warranty and Nissan says that I am not loyal enough for them to want to fix the issue

I NOTICE THERE WAS A MILKY SUBSTANCE IN THE RADIATOR OF MY TRUCK. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON LINE IT LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF NISSAN FRONTIER OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I CALLED TWO NISSAN DEALERS NEAR MY HOUSE (GARDEN GROVE AND COSTA MESA) AND THEY ARE WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO CALLED ABOUT SEVEN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOPS AND MOST OF THEM ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. NISSAN DEALERS SAY THEY WOULD CHARGE ME AROUND $7000 TO MAKE THE REPAIRS. THE INDEPENDENT SHOPS SAID THEY WOULD CHARGE ME ANYWHERE FROM $2000 TO $3500 TO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE MY TRUCK FIXED AT THIS TIME AND AM LOOKING TO MAKE NISSAN USA RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. I CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID I NEED TO HAVE THE TRUCK INSPECTED AT THE NISSAN DEALER AND THE CHANCES OF THEM TAKING LIABILITY FOR A FAULTY RADIATOR ARE SLIM. MY TRUCK HAS A LITTLE OVER 107,000 MILES ON IT WHICH IS OVER THE 80,000/8 YEAR WARRANTY. I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE OTHERS THAT ARE FACING THE SAME SITUATION AWARE OF NISSAN’S NEGLIGENCE. NISSAN AS LOST A CUSTOMER AND MANY OTHERS AS I AM WORKING HARD TO LET AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN AVOID MAKING A NISSAN PURCHASE. IF NISSAN DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS I WILL BE LOOKING FOR OTHERS LIKE ME TO BOYCOTT NISSAN AUTOMOBILES!

Transmission-radiator defective.

Radiator was leaking into transmission without my knowledge. Truck began to shake at 60mph on a slight grade. Mechanic bypassed radiator for towing package radiator and flushed the transmission 2x over 2 weeks. The transmission is now becoming worse and having difficulty shifting. It is recommended by dealer and mechanic that I replace or rebuild transmission.

Radiator leaked coolant into the transmission therefore the the transmission is failing.

RADIATOR CRACKED MIXING ANTIFREEZE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID AND DESTROYED TRANSMISSION

RADIATOR CRACKED AND CAUSED COOLANT TO LEAK IN TRANSMISSION AND NOW RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION HAS TO BE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AND I DON’T HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX IT! THE FIRST TIME I SPENT ALL OF SAVINGS ON FIXING THIS AND I HAVE CALLED PAUL WALSH NISSAN IN MACON GA. AND THEY WILL NOT HELP ME AT ALL EITHER TIME THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER HAD. THIS HAS CAUSED ME AND MY FAMILY NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

Faulty radiator leaking fluid into transmission ruining two transmissions

I was informed today that my failed transmission is full of antifreeze due to a leak in my radiator into the transmission casing. I was also told by my mechanic that every single transmission failure in this model Nissan that he has worked on was because of this exact same problem. Houston we got a problem, Thanks

Radiator failed causing coolant to leak in to transmission, thus causing problem with it, where it will fail sooner or later

Same as a lot of other owners. Coolant from radiator leaked into transmission fluid causing transmission failure. Started with loud clunks when shifting. Then at 40mph would shutter between 4 and 5 gear. Gradually kept getting worse with shutter happening more frequently at different speeds. Not yet fixed.

I have a suffered a transmission failure due to a faulty radiator. Coolant has entered the transmission due to radiator failure, thus ruining it. I have had my 2005 Nissan Frontier in the shop for five weeks and it will cost $4,500 to repair.

At 154,000 miles the front end of truck started shaking around 60 mph on the highway around the month of June 2011. I took the vehicle to the nearest Nissan dealership to have them look at it. At first they said the tires were unbalanced and they repaired the issue. As soon as I left the dealership it started to shake, I returned to the dealership and had them look at it again. They eventually told me the radiator system had failed and the coolant got into the transmission. They recommended I contact the Nissan consumer affairs dept for assistance. I contacted them and they refused to offer any assistance saying that it was my fault the transmission had failed because of the excess mileage on the truck. I am now forced to come up with at least $4,000 dollars in repairs for a new transmission. I would like Nissan to repair my truck knowing that Nissan has numerous issues with the Frontier and that it isn’t the consumer’s negligence.

Took my truck to Peltier in Tyler for an ECM Relay Recall. Mechanic looked at truck and found that the radiator transmission cooler was leaking anti-freeze into my transmission. Was told to replace radiator immediately and flush transmission. Did this however transmission went into limp mode and progressively got worse. A mechanic replaced the valve body which cost over $1000 for the part alone and checked the clutch packs in the transmission. Clutch packs checked okay however the mechanic could not guarantee that the torque converter was okay. Vehicle seemed to drive okay after the repair. Now the torque converter seems to be going out and the vehicle will go into the limp mode. I have to disconnect the battery to reset the code and it will drive okay for about 10 miles and the Service Engine Light goes on. When this happens the vehicle goes into the limp mode. My mechanic told me that he thinks the torque converter is shot and will have to be replaced.

Update as of 07/192011 – Mechanic replaced my torque converter and rebuilt transmission. The old torque converter came apart and after pulling the transmission, he saw a lot of metallic shavings on the screen on the valve body. While driving to work on 07/22/2011, I was driving around 70 MPH with the cruise control on. All of a sudden my RPM gauge redlined and my transmission went into neutral. I immediately released the cruise control by tapping the brake pedal. With no shoulder on the road at my location, an 18 wheeler was quickly coming up on my rear. I put my flashers on and was able to coast to an exit. The 18 wheeler came within inches of my rear end. Now my Frontier is in Dunn’s transmission shop in Tyler, TX to be repaired. As of this writing, the problem has not been diagnosed but I am sure the problem will be in the valve body since something caused the transmission to go into neutral. Probably some metallic material got inside something in the valve body which was replaced in March 2011.

Radiator transmission line broke and mixed with radiator fluid thus destroying the transmission and possibly damaging the engine. Nissan refuses to address the problem though they admitted in a letter sent to me that this problem is occurring. Dealt with consumer affairs from nissan and they rejected any request I made even with an acknowledgement letter in my possession.

Initial problems began approximately 57,000 miles. Initially told by service dept. that there was no transmission issues. At 70,000 had transmission serviced and the problem dissipated for some time. In December of 2010, I researched transmission issues when I learned of the manufacturer defect in the transmission seal which allow coolant to seep into the transmission. I took my vehicle to the dealership to confirm or deny my suspicions. My suspicions were confirmed and I was told that the radiator would have to be replaced and the transmission rebuilt. My vehicle hasn’t moved since that date.

I received a warranty extension. But was over mileage under months. Fluid from radiator leaked into transmission causing it to shuttle on gear change /OR LOCK UP and be had to move needs both past new but Nissan will not cover /Others with this problem say on blog their trucks have stalled or rpm raise and then take off causing them to lose control or stop in traffic with no warning/my truck has reved but have been able to control thing above have been happening since Sept of 2010 until this date

My car only have 864 miles on it and the Brake light, ABS light, SLIP light and Service Engine light keeps coming on. I have gone to the dealer 3 times and they do not know what the problem is. I feel very unsafe driving the truck.

2005 nissan frontier with engineering defects customer states that the universal joint is subject to fail due to rust. **cc the consumer stated the manufacturer must have recognized the problem, because they have since added grease fittings. the consumer also stated the metal part that protrudes from the tailgate to the body of the truck was not designed for the weight of the tailgate. due to insufficient welding, the original inner half of the tailgate hinge can possibly break. the consumer was able to stop the tailgate from falling. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. the contact pulled the vehicle into an empty parking lot and the smoke dissipated. the contact removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. a remedy was not provided. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was not included.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. after the driver parked the vehicle, smoke emitted under the hood without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness plug connected to the antilock brake system failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Complaint re: transmission failure with my 2005 nissan frontier. is locked in 3rd gear in automatic transmission. overdrive gear was gone due to coolant mixing with transmission fluid. had replaced radiator & flushed transmission 3 months ago hoping to buy me some more miles before having to replace transmission. didn't work. told by nissan that i was sol due to over 100,000 miles. *tr ## vin passed ## nissan frontier v6 4x4 2005 ##

While driving to work with out notice the transmission failed, and would not engage, leaving me with out controll of the pickup, while i was in motion , the engine raced but lost controll of the drive, which could have been serious. i found out after the fact, that nissan had been in a class action law suite because of this problem, but only remedy the problem when you break down out of controll. i was told 3 months before i bought it , nissan should have notified someone, and the dealer pushed it off till the 6 mon. warranty ran out from haldeman ford of allentown. the nissan dealer at rothrock nissan in allentown said it was a nissan problem, but nissan corp refused to help because the pickup broke down a few months too late after a 10 year period of fixing this dangerous problem that could have been very serious..the transmission cooling lines at the radiator leek fluid back into the transmission and then width no warning fails to engage while you are driving.

Takata recall. a poor design led to the engine coolant slowly leaking into the transmission and ruining it causing it to need to be replaced. nissan said it was not their problem and i had to pay for the whole thing.

Vehicle engine has shut off completely while at a full stop and while driving. once while making a turn and once while in motion. many frontier owners have experienced the same. took it to one of the best auto techs in florida. diagostic showed "no codes"

Bought used, transmission replaced by seller 2 months before sale, no issues on test drive. after purchase many issues with changing of gears and apparent transmission issues. seller was very aware of issue. it is an obvious hazard if the transmission has issues while driving which can cause injury and death if an accident happens. the investigation of this issue needs to be reopened and nissan needs to be held responsible to create and fix this lethal fault in design and application.

Transmission failure diagnosed by repair shop as caused by radiator coolant contamination into the transmission. total rebuild of transmission at a cost of 3,980.00. i purchased this vehicle new in 2005 and was not made aware of this issue by nissan. i have learned this is an ongoing issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years. my vehicle has 129,000 miles and more than 10 years since purchase. i find this matter disturbing that owners are now facing such an avoidable cost for repair and this could have been prevented by the manufacturer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving various speeds, antifreeze leaked into the transmission. the failure destroyed the transmission. the contact stated that the vehicle would not change gears when prompted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. butler nissan of macon, georgia was made aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,365.

Twice my car has stalled while driving. luckily both times in situations that i could glide off the road safely in lithe traffic and at low speed. in heavy traffic at high speed these incidents could have been catastrophic. research shows the failure is likely the ecm relay in the ipdm or the whole ipdm itself. a new relay ($4 from the dealer) may fix it or a whole ipdm assembly ($595 from dealer) may be needed. nissan has redesigned the ipdm assembly. that tells you something about the original parts reliability. how is nissan getting away without recalling this dangerous failing electrical control part?

Vehicle was driving then hurt a loud thud. engine raced. took it to mechanic. then a transmission shop. they said coolant leaked into transmission. need new tranny and radiator.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 40 mph, the gear shifted abruptly and the vehicle jerked and vibrated. the contact noticed an odor of burning transmission fluid. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the transmission. the dealer also diagnosed that the transmission fluid was corrosive and destroyed the components of the transmission. the dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,500. ..updated 06/14/17 *bf *as

Truck cuts off while driving no matter what speed your at. have to wait a few seconds to get it to start again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked front to back and then stalled. the engine and other warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. the driver attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was able to be started the next day; however, the failure recurred a week later. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator liquid was leaking into the transmission, which caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who confirmed the mechanic's diagnosis and replaced a faulty sensor. the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer again, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Coolant contamination in the transmission causing transmission failure

Radiator fluid mixed with the transmission and caused complete transmission failure

Radiator leaked into transmission cooler and destroyed transmission. rebuild of transmission and radiator replacement cost of over 5000 vehicle stalled in middle of intersection

Leak in radiator into transmission has caused transmission failure

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while parked, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse without warning. the contact called an independent mechanic who stated that the shift cable grommet linkage failed and needed to be replaced. the contact repaired the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 125,375.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle experienced abnormal vibration. upon inspection, the contact noticed that the transmission fluid mixed with the radiator fluid. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission fluid mixed with the radiator fluid and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure occurred without warning. the failure mileage was 81,000. *tr

Transmission failure due to radiator leaking coolant into transmission fluid.i replaced the radiator a year prior to prevent this problem from happening at the strong recommendation of the dealerships service department and still the problem occurred.

Radiator of 2005 nissan frontier allowed transmission fluid and engine coolant to mix. 1st i had to purchase a new radiator and now i am having to have the transmission rebuilt. there should be a recall on this type of muliple failures which cause multible problems. paid $$$$ for radiator repair now $4300.00 for transmisson at my expense. i would not be interested in purchasing another nissan.

My 2005 nissan frontier will stall out driving down the road. it has happened going slow and fast. the truck will be running fine and all of a sudden cut off in the middle of traffic. this has caused me to almost be in several crashes. i can put the truck in neutral and it will crank back up sometimes taking several try's. i have replaced the ecm relay and did not help. this seems to be a well known problem that can get people killed. the truck has cut off at red lights and stop signs. i have been going 70mph on the inter state and the truck cuts off. the truck has lost power in a turn causing it to be really hard to turn. the worst is pulling out into oncoming traffic and my truck just cuts off.

Transmission cross contamination with coolant. 72,000 miles on odometer. had transmission failure on the freeway driving full speed, forcing me to quickly move over 6 lanes with no high gear. now i have a $4900 repair bill. i was in the nissan dealership just 1 week prior for an oil change and have had the vehicle serviced at nissan since it was new. i was never told of the recall or that i should bypass the radiator or beware of the problem.

Transmission started shuddering in od - radiator coolant leaked into transmission

Transmission cooler leaked causing bucking in the truck at hyway speed and severe internal damage to the transmision

Steer wheel bearing in upper tilt steering column yoke broke while backing up vehicle. steering wheel spins freely with no control to wheels. vehicle cannot be driven. extreme hazard if driving at high speeds when steering wheel column fails. defect has been noted in other nissan model years yet no recall issued for this vehicle. i am the original and only owner of this vehicle and have not received a recall notice from nissan regarding this safety issue. *tr *cn

Airbag light blinks constantly. possible front air bag sensor defective

Year 2013 recalled radiator leakage internal and caused ( tranmission fluid got into radiator ) . i report to nissan usa : they denied to pay for its because have been to long but now its happening to my truck on date : 10/19/2020 . please , help . thanks !

Takata inflators timing chain and tensioner system.

My 2005 nissan frontiers transmission failed at 137,000 miles. i was driving on the freeway when it seemed to jolt out of 5th gear to 4th. check engine light came on. i headed to nissan but it seemed to only remain in a high gear (3rd or 4th). they diagnosed it as a failed transmission due to coolant leaking into the transmission. its a known problem. i called nissan headquarters and asked for help they said no. i had an extended powertrain warranty through aul, but because it was the radiator that leaked and not a transmission failure they won't cover it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ecm needed to be replaced and programed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle then was then taken to nissan at the avenues (10859 philips hwy, jacksonville, fl 32256) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that vehicle was previously repaired under the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 113,010.

When the truck hit about 115,000 miles, it started shifting oddly. at 120,000 miles it would not drive. i let it sit for a week and then it would drive. i can only drive it 5 miles or less in order for it to drive. anymore than that, the check engine light comes on and it doesn't have the power to go over 10mph. after driving, even less than 5 miles, it leaks antifreeze.

Transmission failed due to cross contamination with radiator. transmission and radiator had to be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. the cause of the failure was not determined. orr nissan located at 2323 viking dr, bossier la, was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. the vin was invalid.

Air bag diagnostic code indicates front crash sensor defective

Front air bag sensor not operating.air bag light flashes

Drivers door does not open from the outside only from the inside the temp outside was like 40f

Transmission failure caused by mixing of radiator coolant with transmission fluid through cracks in coolant tubes. transmission slippage, loss of power experienced on local trip, had vehicle towed to mechanic.

Filed a compalint #11288301.jjust want to be put on the recall update list in the future. thanks

Was on a vacation trip december 6, 2019(friday). traveling on foley beach express and the engine started shacking, felt like was falling apart, engine died.tried to restart engine, cranked and immediately stopped, tried several times and and the same thing every time. had to push off express way, with help. fortunally was a mechanic. he said seamed as was not getting fuel. futher checking more the mechanic said it was in the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) or the (ecm) relay. i am broke down 190 miles from home. had to have my vehicle 90 miles to mobile,a>> and am stuck. had to rent an vehicle to get home costing me $214.00 to get home to go to work monday. my vehicle is stuck in mobile, al. there is a nissan dealership there. this vehicle 2005 nissan frontier xe the mechanic said reportedly had a recall on this simular problem. what is the procedure on getting this defect fixed. thanks. i have no pictures to upload, as was 10:30 at night and i am now 100 miles from the vehicle.

Air bag lights stay on blinking

Erratic gas gauge and check engine light. same issue has recall on 2006 and above nissan frontiers. has to be same issue with sending unit used in 2005. tsb is open to include 2005 vehicles

Fuel gauge reads half tank when actually empty. very dangerous. ran out of gas on a major interstate that was 3 lanes wide. i was in the far left lane when engine stopped. power steering and brakes go to manual when engine stops. had to maneuver to the shoulder across 2 lanes to the right with no power steering and no power brakes while vehicle was quickly losing speed. nearly was hit several times while changing lanes. vehicle had slowed to about 25 mph. when semi must have figured i had no power and stayed behind me blocking two lanes so i could get to the shoulder. probably saved my life and prevented a very serious accident. this unreliable fuel gauge problem should be recalled regardless of age of vehicle before someone is killed or seriously injured.

Lost power could not move truck on city street. dealership told me it was the transmission coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid wariness the gears and the transmission had to be replaced. they told me there was a recall but i never received a notice they said the recall has expired and i have to pay for the repair.

I was driving to work in the morning , about 10 miles to work on the highway not a tree or car insight , i heard what sounded like a loud pop / i had no idea what it was , not a tire or anything i look up and see my sunroof shattered

Total transmission failure due to a faulty transmission radiator , resulting in a total transmission rebuild.

The gas gauge mostly shows empty on a full tank of gas and the fuel light on the dash stays lit. the diagnostic reads p0463, which is a fuel level sensor high input circuit a. sometimes the fuel gauge will read differently as the tank gets closer to empty. i bought this truck used and this was the issue at the time of purchase so i’m not sure when this began.

Truck would not crank. the indicator for the gears went out. i was at home parked when it would not start. had a mechanic test it. the test indicated the transmission computer is the problem. there is transmission fluid in the antifreeze. this is a defect from nissan.

The dealer told me the timing chain needed to be replaced due to a whirring sound

Radiator/transmission failed, caused transmission to fail, had to be replaced

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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle was operating normally and then suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a repair facility where it was diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an extended warranty campaign and there was no recall on the vehicle; however, there were four tsbs for the power train. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

After stopping and turning off truck at an alley. it would not restart until several attempts and stepping on brake. also, while driving in business parking lot, engine stalled; truck stopped locking the steering wheel; unable to restart the truck after several attempts and stepping on brake.

Vehicle shaking and complete turn off. a/t cont fuse blows out. known issue in internet regarding transmission and coolant leak.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. while the contact's son was driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a jersey wall. the driver was trapped inside the vehicle when it suddenly burst into flames. as a result, the contact's son passed away. a police report was filed. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. the dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the engine power failure. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (engine and engine cooling) several months after the collision. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was unknown. *tt *cn

I have repeated problems with car stalling. they've replaced the camshaft and crank shaft sensors but it keeps coming back. i know there's a recall on other nissan frontiers with ecm problems and think mine could be affected.. it's not included in the reall however.

Transmission damage caused by transmission cooler.

My truck just reached 80,800 miles and it has lost power. i took it to the nissan dealer for a diagnostic test and it came back with the radiator, transmission and the fuel pump all need to be replaced. they told me i had no warranty on any of these parts as of 2010 and they quoted me almost $7,000 to replace all. after going home and looking up transmission shops i found hundreds of articles about the same problem with thousands of nissan cars. i have never received a notice of recall on my truck. then i find they have sneakily extended their warranty without notifying us and now my truck is 12years old with only 80,800 miles and i need to come up with $7,000 because they failed to notify their clients about their mistakes.

As i was driving down the freeway @ 70mph in the fast lane on interstate 80 in the san francisco’s bay area, my truck suddenly turned off. i had to fight to get from the fast lane, to get over 4 lanes to the shoulder. i had just filled up my truck in berkeley at a chevron, i put $60.00 in. so i knew i had fuel. i ended up having my truck towed home. the following day i went to auto zone and hooked up the diagnostic reader. it said that i needed a new fuel pump. upon further read each i found out that this is a typical issue for the nissan frontier. it has been so much an issue nissan recalled 2004 & 2006 models but did not include the 2005 model even though its the same faulty part! i have not been able to have the fuel pump sensor replaced due to cost and i am a single mother. this has happened on numerous occasions and is a severe hazard that should be enforced by you to get nissan to include the 2005 nissan frontier for this death hazard fuel pump sensor issue!!!

The serpentine drive belt came off 4/26/17, 12/7/17, and 2/10/18 . when it was reinstalled on 12/7/17 the mechanic said they found a reference that said nissan has new serpentine drive belt kit available and if came off again they recommended i get the new kit installed. all three times the belt came off when i started the engine in my driveway. several times it felt like something was slipping when i stepped on the gas after stopping for a stop sign prior to the 3d time it came off.after stopping

When truck gets warm first gear start slipping and hard to get the truck to move fluid levels are where they should be the vehicle was in motion at a drive-thru tobacco shop

Timing chain has to be repaired at less than 50,000 miles. a class action suit against nissan was just completed roland tellis baron & budd attorneys for owners of nissan frontiers in the states of california and washington where owners are to be reimbursed expense of replacing faulty frontier timing chain that nissan manufacturer allegedly knew were in the trucks that they had sold. in the suit it states that if you have less than 120k miles on your vehicle. i was told by the dealership service center that replacing timing chain at 50k miles is normal. i believe they mispresented the truth in this instance and that i shouldn't have to pay for a repair that is a result of manufacturer error. recently engine stalled in the intersection, i was lucky the chain had not shattered and destroyed my engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 45 mph, an abnormal noise was heard emerging from underneath the vehicle. the noise went away when the accelerator pedal was not depressed. the contact also stated that the failure occurred five other times within a two week period. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. the transmission, radiator, and the transmission module needed replacement. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

Chassis rust the chassis on the rear of my 2005 nissan frontier is almost broken into pieces

While driving down the highway the radiator failed leaking coolant into the transmission resulting in them both needing to be replaced.

Hi ,im just gonna make this short . ive owned 2 nissan frontiers both 2005 se models and 4 tranmissions later im done with nissan never again my first tranny replacement was at 70,000 right when my warrenty ended nonethess 7,000 dollars later i am done with nissan forever !!! believe me i have all paper work for work done but im not gonna waste my time inputing anymore crap about nissan.

Chugging, slipping, hard shifting transmission when driving most any speed. over the last 1 1/2 years

Safety recall fuel sensor sending unit - our vehicle is in impeccable shape and garaged with 53,000 miles - warranty/recall on issue. nissan will not fix this safety issue. fuel sensor malfunction. also happened on our 2006 nissan pathfinder and was covered. full tank of gas reads empty.

After 2 and a half months of fighting with nissan consumer affairs, nissan has basically told me they do not care about me or the other people affected by this issue or their safety. as sad as it sounds its going to take someone getting killed because of this issue before they open their eyes.

As i was driving, my 05 nissan frontier stalled, shut down and lost all power. it took a while for it to restart and it was a very dangerous situation as i was almost rear ended on the 2 lane road in henderson, nv. i am obviously petrtified to drive so i began to to research this situation. just for the hell of it, i tried to start the next morning and it didn't start. after a few hours, however, it started. just to make sure, i had my starter and battery looked at and was told they were fine, but i was told it could be the ecm relay. this was recalled in 2011 and i had it changed out at henderson nissan. i also replaced the ecm relay last week to make sure the part didn't go bad, but the vehicle was still stalling and intermittently starting. upon more research i found that different types of nissans were having the same problem. the titans, exterras, and pathfinders. lots of older models, but even new vehicles that were just purchased from the dealership. i proceeded to henderson nissan and described what was happening and wad told it was the ipdm unit. i also spoke with certified mechanics and they said the same thing. i purchased the parts. this is a huge safety issue. if one of these vehicles ever stalls and loses power on a busy highway or road the aftermath can be deadly for the owner of the nissan and their passengers and other innocent drivers on the road. this serious condition can cause bodily harm, and even death. i was lucky i wasn't in an accident the day it happened to me, i truly thank god! i fully believe that all nissan's should be recalled and have the new ipdm unit installed as i hear the the original ipdm unit was designed improperly. the newer updated model is slightly different in appearance, and fits the titan as well. this is so serious, and nissan knows that it should have this recalled.

The radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission, mixing with the transmission fluid creating a toxic fluid that irreversibly damaged everything around it. the vehicle was being driven when first noticed. i had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed at my local nissan dealership. i could not afford to replace the transmission so flushing it was my only option. it lasted for a few years but now it needs to be replaced. this is a defect that has affected thousands of customers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving various speeds and shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator water and coolant fluid leaked into the transmission. the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and the dealer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Fluid from my radiator mixed into my transmission rendering it inoperable. after doing research on it i learned that nissan was aware of the problem, and failed to notify the customers

The front crash zone sensor (czs) failed due to rust and must be replaced. the is described exactly in the nhtsa campaign number 08v69000. nissan claims that no recall has been issued for this problem. why not?

2005 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to engineering issues with cross contamination fluids between radiator and transmission. *smd

Transmission oil leaking into coolant system and coolant leaking into transmission.

Radiator leaking fluid into transmission . notices slight shutter at high speed, approximately 65 mph, in the transmission. vehicle was checked by dealer at 89,000 miles without any issue at that time . dealer would not replace radiator due to no problem at that time. vehicle is at 112000 and now radiator fails. nissan would not cover due to out of extended warranty. faulty designed system and potential safety hazard in my opinion. vehicle at my independent mechanic for new radiator and transmission flush out to see if it will fix problem. major expense for poor design passed onto customer. i will not spend any more money with nissan.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled when the contact attempted to slow down. the vehicle started normally after a few minutes. the failure recurred four times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical short in the fuse box. the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Radiator leaked fluid into the transmission... broke down on highway at 103,000 miles.... well known and documented problem with this year and model

Electrical component mounted overhead in the cab hidden by the headliner is running so hot it has blistered exterior paint above it. over time the affected area is now about one square foot and is immediately obvious because of paint loss on top of cab just behind top of windshield. we are concerned that this may represent a potential fire hazard.

Tire pressure sensors have consistently reported erroneously low pressures. distrust of these sensors is potentially lethal in that they are ignored. dealer says this design defect is not their problem.

Radiator and transmission failure due to coolant leaking into the transmission. this poses a significant safety issue when i lose power on a busy interstate. the transmission loses power when trying to upshift. inspection completed via an authorized nissan dealership. efforts to rectify with nissan have failed. this issue has been known for quite some time and is marked as an open nhtsa investigation.

Design defect in radiator of 2005 nissan frontier allowed transmission fluid and engine coolant to mix. resulted in catastrophic failure of transmission. dealer stated since vehicle has more than 100,000 miles, the $4 - 5,000 expense is mine. last nissan we'll ever buy after 40 years of ownership.

Nissan frontier 2005 truck: fuel tank sending unit started showing variable fuel levels, fluctuating wildly, then completely stopped functioning. this after some 75,000 miles. no prior warning. no extreme use conditions, just normal everyday driving on this vehicle. dealer refused replacement because it was over 75,000 miles.

Transmission started to shudder at around 45 miles an hour. drove the vehicle home and parked it in the driveway. went out to start vehicle next day and it would not crank. had vehicle towed to dealership and had it diagnosed and found out that the radiator had an internal rupture which caused antifreeze to contaminate the transmission fluid causing the tcm module to fail along with damage to internal parts. the repair is estimated at about $5300.00. since the problem was diagnosed, i learned that nissan has known about the problem for years but no notification was sent to me warning me of the problem. despite nissans knowledge of the problem, the company has recently refused to cover the cost of the repair.

Vehicle shut off while driving on the highway. i was driving down the highway at 65 mph when the truck made a quick jerk and them completely shut off. i came very close to causing a highway pile up!! i had no power, no steering no nothing. luckily i was able to get across 3 lanes safely. cars were slamming on brakes and luckily i didnt kill myself or anyone else. once i got the the side of the road i was able to get the truck going and safely get to an exit. i creeped home on a wing a prayer and now the truck is sitting in my driveway. i dont dare to use it and i need it. i am scared to drive it, ithas given me anxiety, it was horrific. my truck has 94220 miles on it.

Timing chain on 2005 nissan frontier. the engine makes a loud whining noise due to the chain contact. when the vehicle is stationary or motion it make the noise. when the vehicle in motion it changes gears at a higher rpm. i have sensors that were operable because of the timing chain issue.

Nissan transmission destroyed by engine coolant leak. had no problem with transmission until one day, shifted into drive and transmission was stuck in higher gear. thought it was electrical. turned the car off then back on. would not engage in reverse, but forward was back to normal. took to aamco transmission repair and was told this was a common problem with nissans in that the design flaw allows engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid and destroys the transmission. cost to replace is estimated at $4100, can not obtain a used transmission because all the same transmissions have the same problem with engine coolant leakage. vehicle has 155k miles, and did not have any warning signs of transmission problems. nissan needs to be responsible for their design flaw. this truck which was running fine last week, will now be sold for scrap at a junkyard as i can not afford to repair for $4100. aamco transmission said junk yards are full of same nissans due to other owners with the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. the vehicle was restarted, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate over 5 mph. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission was flooded with coolant and needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

In 2013 i received a notice of class action about a nissan vehicles related to possible radiator fluid leak into the transmission due a defect that permits cross-contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid. it did not include vehicles before it happens. in 2013, i went to a authorized nissan dealer to check if my radiator can be affected but they told me that in that moment the radiator was working well without given me the option of replacing it to prevent damages. at the time i was under the warranty limits, less than 10 years and less than 100,000 miles. now in february 13, 2016 my vehicle began to have problems to move , had a harsh shift , it slowed down and did not drive at times. i clearly saw a transmission problem. i called united nissan service for a diagnose . they check my vehicle and told me that my radiator leaked fluid into the transmission due the radiator defect. i couldn't understand why this class action did not include vehicles that will face this damage in a future . it did not include prevention of damages. nissan did not released a recall for the faulty radiator. i know i am now outside the warranty limits, but at the time when i visited nissan service to prevent this no one provided my help or information that would help in prevent such damage. the price for a new transmission is 6,000 dlls. the total cost of repair all goes up 9,000 dlls. also i received a rude customer service by the service agents of nissan service . now i have to cover these costs by myself. my son was driven the vehicle when this happen. the good thing is that the failure occurred while he was driven on the freeway making it so dangerous. what will happen with people like us? the legal case was closed in 2012 but nissan still having vehicles suffering this this damage . this is a negligence that pass the financial burden to consumers.

My trucks fuel gauge does not register, i understand there was a recall. so i called 2 dealers they told me that my vin/truck is not covered. but what i've seen is that it is an accident waiting to happen. it does it all the time, parked, on the streets or freeway which i drive daily for work. no injury, crash or fatality yet. i love my truck, work in a level 1 trauma center, i see many car accident victim's when it could have been avoided, like with me now. please help me i would be forever grateful!! i pray nissan will do what is right!!

Original manufactured radiator deffect caused automatic transmission cooling line to mix with coolant causing transmission failure with no warning signs. a catastrophic failure of the transmission almost resulted in a crash do to vehicle stalling at high speeds. not covered by warranty. the warranty denies the radiator as part of the warranty resulting in the owner having to pay for fixing damages.

Last november 6th i hit a deer, front impact. took truck to local garage to have it serviced. the only damage they said occurred was body damage. 3wks later got my truck back with body damage repaired. about 3wks after that i started to notice a slight vibration in my truck when i got to a certain speed. i really didn't think nothing of it and thought maybe i had a tire out of balance. well the vibration started getting worse and i started to notice a strong vibration and decrease in power when it shifted. so i took the truck back to the garage to see if they could figure anything out. i thought maybe the deer caused more damage than expected but they couldn't find anything. the didn't charge me anything because they found nothing wrong. so i drove it for another 2 weeks and it got worse. i took it to a local nissan dealership and within 30mins they determined a transmission cooler rupture and that it basically has ruined my transmission and would need to replace it, a service charge of $6,000!!! they told me i was just out of warranty on it. i've been reading on this issue and know nissan has an extended warranty of 10yrs or 100,000 miles. i went to the dealer on the 19th of january. 19 days out or warranty!!! when i had originally had an issue in late december and nothing was found!!! the truck is barely 10yrs old and has less than 90,000 miles on it.

My truck started shuddering every once in a while. eventually it was pause when changing gears (would not accelerate and would lose speed), and then it began to make a clanking sound. took it to a mechanic and he said on this particular model the coolant via a leak in the radiator combines with the transmission fluid. repair estimate is $3,800 plus tax! vehicle was in motion and on city streets and highways.... generally at a speed of 40mph or higher. the issues began about a year ago and then slower progressed to worse. when it started is a guesstimate.

Radiator leak into the transmission fluid, causes transmission to fail and requires a rebuild. expensive $3000 repair. current litigation and court case does no good to most of the customers experiencing this problem. no warning from nissan that the radiator is flawed.

Transmission starts slipping at highway speed. rpm increases without increase in speed. intermittent but getting worse. this is my son's truck and i am worried about his safety when merging into the interstate. he almost got hit by a semi last week when merging into i-20 as the slipping was happening.

Tijming chain faulty and pullies

Vehicle has severe electrical issue with position sensors on camshaft and crankshaft. vehicle engine stalls suddenly. this is a very dangerous condition as vehicle will loose braking and steering control at high speeds or in a incline, hill on or off road. nissan has faulty wiring on these sensors that control the engine power, a know problem that has never been recalled. over 100 people have suffered injuries or loss of life due to this issue. nissan dealerships are aware of problem and several forums online including newspaper articles outline the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving, the vehicle was not able to shift gears and the gears were stuck occasionally. in addition, the vehicle accelerated independently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 97,668.

Timing chain component failure

Bad timing chain and 2 idle pullies.. $2000 repair to be done dec 2015

2005 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to coolant leaks from radiator into transmission. *smd

Soon after passing the 103,000 mile mark in october, 2015, my 2005 frontier 's automatic transmission (with the v-6 engine) started shuttering when i pressed the accelerator while the car was going 62 to 65 mph. it was quite startling and worrisome. the problem slowly got worse with shuttering occurring at different speeds and under different loadings. within a week or two, i took it into a national transmission repair store (amaco) who wanted to charge me $180 for 2 hours of diagnosis to find out what the problem was. i ended up paying them for only 1 hour of their time. they said i had water in my transmission and that it would need to be rebuilt to the tune of around $5,000! they said i'd need to replace an internal computer...along with the cost to rebuild the transmission. what makes me mad is that i took the car to amaco at around the 90,000 mile mark (in 2014) to get some major transmission work done that turned out to be a malfunctioning electronic/computer part in the transmission. this cost me around $1,600 to fix. at that point, there was no water in the transmission. however, they should have informed me i should replace the radiator at that point because the radiators were failing and would require the transmission be rebuilt. the repair shop could have informed me of the problem nissan was having with the radiator...but chose not to tell me. i could have fixed the potential radiator problem for around $300, before it created the eventual transmission failure which cost $5,000. nissan also knew, but chose not to advise me to replace the defective radiator before it failed. the dealer's failure to notify me about the radiator design flaw, which they knew about it in 2007, kept me from replacing it. i would have gladly done this to avoid spending $5,000 when the radiator failed. the estimated "date this happened" is 9/14/2015.

Had to have timing chains and related parts replaced. cost $1700 out of pocket, no help from nissan.

My radiator failed and contaminated the transmission with coolant causing the transmission to fail. the truck has 108,000 miles but the technician that replaced the transmission and radiator said that it had been mixing for a while so it is difficult to say how many miles the vehicle had at the time of the failure. it cost me $4750 to repair. this is a common problem with nissan frontiers.

2005 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to fuel sending unit problem. *smd the consumer stated the fuel sending unit should be replaced by nissan, regardless of what month the vehicle was manufactured. the consumer stated it was obvious the same part was used on vehicles throughout the entire manufacturing process. according to the invoice, the fuel gauge would not read full. *jb

There was a class action lawsuit settlement alleging nissan north america concealed from consumers a cross-contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid for 2005-2010 frontiers. on june 18, 2015 my truck lost power and stopped working, in the middle of an intersection, almost creating an accident. i towed my truck to get it repaired, i paid $120 and $1800, they fixed half of the problem. since my truck was still not working i did some research and found out about the extended warranty. i towed my truck to buena park nissan where i had to pay $3000 to fix my truck. i contacted nissan na to see if i could get a refund for cost i had already made, they told me to send them invoices of what i had paid. later they said that they could not reimburse me since it was not repaired at a nissan dealership. i have paid a total of $4920 for a problem nissan created, knew about and concealed from customers.

Check engine light came on, got scanned at auto zone, all codes referenced transmission & sensors (i.e. cam shaft)...took to geurlich's auto for an inspection and transmission was suggested to be replaced...took it to aamco for an inspection/2nd opinion and same diagnosis, replace/re-build transmission. finally accumulated the funds to have a mechanic rebuild our transmission and upon return of our vehicle, and unbeknownst to us, he mentioned the know issues/investigation stemming back to 2012 with the radiator leaking into the transmission and causing it to fail, which is ultimately what he felt happened. since we purchased the vehicle on 08/08/2012 with an odometer reading of 100,340. we would have been entitled to none of the repair options or concessions nissan offered under the proposed class action, since all were offered only up to 100k miles. the date the investigation was opened according to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ was 6/11/2012, 2 months prior to our purchase. the dealer at the time should have been well aware of the open investigation and provided us information on it so that we may have made a more informed decision. i feel that this purchase, although 3 years post purchase, falls within the lemon law statutes and warrants reimbursements to us of the cost to re-build the transmission, replace radiator, etc.

The service engine soon dash light keeps coming on. all required service work has been performed as the owners manual states. i just had the 75,000 service performed at 76,230, and at that time the service light was staying on. the mechanic (not a nissan dealership) did get the light to go off, but within two weeks it came back on again and stays on. going back to the same mechanic to see what he states, but has nissan had a problem with this light. that is my complaint as it cost me a few bucks to have light shut off, but it appears that there may be a problem with that particular light. please note that my postal code is v0h 1x9, as it would not take it. this is an american vehicle, but i purchased it in vancouver bc on or about 26 june 2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving 50 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the engine and the vehicle lost power. the vehicle was shifted into park and restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while parked, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that there was contamination by the engine coolant. as a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Nissan has admitted to faulty radiators in their 05-10 midsize vehicles. mine being a frontier but also used in xterra, pathfinders and i believe titans.these radiators when they go, take the transmission with them. 4700 dollar bill later nissan says i'm 2 months beyond my 10 years and will not honor any help, even though i'm 10k under the 100k mile limit. so because i kept my miles low and have taken care of my pickup i am still at fault for their faulty equipment. my family will ***never*** own another nissan as long as we live. at anytime they could have said hey for $275 we won't recall these radiators but they are $275 to replace you should do it before it goes and takes the transmission too. [xxx] you nissan.... poor business. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving 55 mph in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned and the contact crashed into a ditch. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed, but was repaired. while driving approximately 50 mph on a county road, the vehicle became airborne. when the tires made contact with the road, the vehicle rolled over multiple times and the contact crashed into off road boulders and shrubbery. the air bags failed to deploy again. the contact sustained arm and neck injuries that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,990.

Purchased a brand new nissan frontier king cab on 7/28/2005. recently discovered on 6/15/2015, after the birth of our first child, that the child car seat extender in the cab of the truck was manufactured on the wrong side. the owners manual states & shows the child seat extender should be on the passenger side of the vehicle, however, the current configuration (as manufactured by nissan) is on the drivers side. the extender is required to be installed on the passenger side of the vehicle as use of a rear-facing car seat in the king cab model requires the front passenger seat to be completely forward so the car seat may properly fit in the cab. accordingly, using a child car seat on the drivers side renders the vehicle inoperable as the vehicle cannot be driven safely. the use of a child car seat on the passenger side in the current vehicle condition is extremely unsafe in the absence of the seat extender. in either scenario, the current vehicle configuration (as manufactured by nissan) cannot perform to the designed safety standards to permit use of a child car seat with the vehicle. nissan has been contacted regarding the issue on the day it was discovered (6/15/2015), but has refused to correct the problem and have indicated they assume no liability even though the vehicle cannot operate to the standards stated in the owners manual as a result of the original manufacturer defect. they have indicated i may fix the seat myself or hire a 3rd party, but nissan will assume no liability. i am deeply concerned regarding the safety and operation of this vehicle with a child seat even if i were to fix the issue independently. the fact that nissan will not assume any liability suggests that fixing the seat alone may not adequate resolve any safety issues resulting from incorrect manufacture of the vehicle and could be indicative of larger systemic safety issues.

Coolant contamination destroyed my transmission; clutches, valves, seals, causing corrosion to valve body. starting with cracked radiator tank. this is an engineering/manufacturing defect. this is a well known trending issue. when i called nissan usa, they only gave me a 'lecture', a 'case number' and a 'foot in the rear'; they're no help. they justified their convenient bureaucratic bs by telling me that in oct 2012; a class action lawsuit resulted in the following: up to 8 years/80,000 miles whatever comes first, extended warranty coverage applies with no customer co-pay. after 8 years/80,000 miles, up to 9 years/90,000 miles, extended warranty coverage applies with customer co-pay in the amount of $2,500. after 9 years/90,000 miles, to 10 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first, extended warranty coverage applies with customer co-pay in the amount of $3,000. the 'so-called' settlement is really "nothing" because according to data average mileage at which this problem occurs is roughly 95,000 miles and the average repair bill is $3,800. in that instance, nissan is offering to pay $800 for your trouble, and the vehicle owner gets stuck with the other $3,000. and those who are just hearing about the class-action lawsuit for the first time; the deadline to file a claim has passed. let it be known once again that this is an engineering/manufacturing contamination toxic defect; irreversible and will eventually kill the transmission in the following vehicles: 2005-2006-2007 pathfinder;...2005-2006-2007 xterra;...2005, 2006, 2007, frontier. i paid the nissan dealer $30,000 thousand cash back in 2005 for a truck that already had 120 miles on it (stated on the pink slip). they did not hesitate to extend their 'hungry hand' on that sale.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the radiator overheated and allowed coolant to spill into the transmission. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle began to decelerate and was towed to a local dealer. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while attempting to drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. while repairing the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission could not be installed because sections of the subframe were rusted and corroded. no further information was available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Nissan's rear axle design for the frontier is faulty, utilizing a bleeder valve that clogs causing seals to fail. failed seals cause differential oil to leak leading to axle wear, among other issues. oil leak also spreads all over breaks leading to possible break failure. my axles were replaced in 2012 (along with breaks due to oil damage), now i'm being told (2015) that axles need to be replaced again. i believe nissan is aware of the problem but this part failure generates revenue, as the work is costly, and leads to the need for break replacement. there needs to be a recall.

Engine coolant is leaking into the transmission and vice versa

With no warning the truck would not start, and just stopped working. we hooked it up to the code reader and did some research online. what we found was really troubling. we bit the bullet and paid to have it towed to the dealer. the dealer looked it over and said that the radiator contaminated the transmission causing a failure in both. they would have to replace the transmission, all the seals and hoses, the radiator and the computer. these repairs were quoted to be $8,000. we just bought the truck which is worth $11,000 and now we are hit with an $8,000 repair bill? this is a major manufacturer failure and was already part of a class action settlement, but since you had to be a part of the class action suit before we even owned the truck we are just out of luck? nissan needs to buy this truck at full value from us, instead they are trying to take us for another $8,000. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier has cross contamination between the radiator and the tranmission. nissan new about this problem years ago. to fix the problem they extended the warranty out to 10 years. now i need a new radiator and transmission. my cost 3000 dollars. i only had a month left before i was shit out of luck. i have been driving for 35 years and have never had to replace a transmission that only had 67000 miles on it. poor design and the consumer pays. they wanted to know if i was going to fix it. i told them i had 2 choices fix it or set it on fire. they gave me a strange look. i told them to repair it and i would but toyota next time.

Due to a defect known by nissan, the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission causing transmission failure. nissan knew about the defect and did nothing to correct it. instead they added an "extended warranty" that most people will not be able to take advantage of due to years/mileage limitations. i made it into the last bracket, where my co-pay for the repair is $3000 instead of the full $5800. the dealer did not research the warranty and tried to have me pay full price. i will never buy a nissan again due to their decision not to take responsibility for a known defect. *tr

Radiator leaked into transmission and both need to be replaced. this is an ongoing problem (class action and many other complaints) for nissan and they refuse to be accountable. bought used from nissan dealer and issue was never mentioned even thought they have serviced several cars with same problem. *tr

My car starts and idle but do not accelerate the ipdm is not working perfectly. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan frontier. at about 84365 miles, the transmission started slipping badly. the mechanic said that my transmission cooler had ruptured inside the radiator and coolant had gotten inside the transmission. my transmission was basically destroyed and it cost over $5000.00 to fix it. after reading other articles about nissan owners with similar experiences, i think this is outrageous and nissan should be held accountable for these failures. *tr

Vehicle wouldn't shift into a high gear. this after hesitation, stuttering, and other issues. transmission cooler failure resulting in transmission failure and radiator failure. common defect. local nissan dealers as well as nissan consumer affairs department unwilling to fix or to "good will" a solution. 3700$ at a local licensed garage to fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 50 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the torque converter, and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing change needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

Low beam headlights did not work, checked all fuses and relays including low beam, and ecm, the whole ipdm module had to be replaced. *tr

Transmission began to shudder at speeds 40-50 mph a few weeks ago, feels like going over shallow rumble strips. did research online and found that the issue is coolant leaking into the transmission fluid.this has been a major issue with all 2005 nissan frontiers. my truck has 103,xxx miles. outside the warranty now. never new of this warranty and now i'm stuck paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for new transmission and radiator. *tr

#1recently i noticed that my fuel gauge has been unreliable. it will show the actual fuel amount, then it will show that there is no fuel in the tank just a few moments later. sometimes this issue lasts for a week where it shows the fuel tank to be empty while it is full. also there is a check engine light that accompanies. #2 i live in alaska and require the defroster vent to work in the winter. this winter starting in december i noticed that air will not blow out of the defroster vent below the windshield. i have tried numerous selections on the dial/controls without resolve. it also makes a "bubbling and clicking sound" that to me sounds mechanical in the dashboard, when the vent is trying to change from the floor vent, to the head vents, and then up to the windshield vent. *tr

I only had a year since i purchased my used 2005 nissan frontier from a nissan dealership and my transmission failed, with no warning whatsoever, one day i felt the gears where getting a little stiff every time i shifted and the next thing i know im at the shop, and im being told its going to be 4800.00 to fix my transmission, i am a single mother of two, still have a loan on this vehicle and had to scrap up money to buy an additional car because i cannot afford to fix it. then i find out this is a know problem by nissan and they refuse to help out the consumer and their lame warranty covers nothing because my car exceeds the 100k mile warranty... this blows, never buying nissan again. *tr

Vehicle made a noise what sounded like driving over a rumble strip. it then failed to accelerate and i was forced into the breakdown lane on the highway. i had vehicle towed to shop and was informed of the radiator and transmission issue with these vehicles. radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and now its junk. it will now cost me $3400 to replace the transmission and radiator. i can't believe there isn't a recall out for this issue. this is a complete disregard for consumer protection. *tr

Transmission began to shudder when in overdrive and at speeds 40-50 mph. shuddering gradually grew worse and worse. occasional clank sound when shifting from reverse to forward. diagnosed at dealer as ruptured heat exchanger in radiator which allowed coolant to enter and contaminate the transmission. *tr

Driving along at 65 miles per hour seemed like transmission went into neutral and engine revved up. rolled to side of road. truck would no longer move. had truck towed to garage where they informed me that the transmission had coolant in it and had wiped it out. to replace trans and radiator was 5300 dollars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was water leaking into the transmission. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

I was driving on the highway and my truck shutters like going over shallow rumble strips for about 3 weeks. i realized it was my transmission and searched on transmission issues with my truck and found the big one (coolant leaking into the transmission fluid). i immediately flushed the coolant and the transmission fluid, performed the at cooler bypass operation and refilled. i'm now saying my prayers, taking my vitamins, and exercising hoping for the best. *tr

Vehicle shudders bad in 5th gear clunking in and out of gear, and unable to maintain speed on highway. hard up shifts from gears 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. hard down shift clunk from gear 2 to 1. coolant leaked into transmission fluid causing catastrophic failure of transmission and new radiator needed as well. *tr

While driving at speeds of approximately 40 mph the truck made a sound as though it was driving over rumble strips and it feels as though the transmission is slipping or about to fail. this will last 5 to 10 seconds and then it will seem normal, and then after a short while the sound and slippage will again occur. i am concerned that the transmission is experiencing the problem which has plagued other 2005-2010 nissan models where transmission fluid becomes contaminated with antifreeze from cracks which develop in the transmission cooling line where it passes thru the radiator. i have called nissan to report this. it was assigned case #[xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2nd time a solenoid went out resulting in all loss of power and power staring was unmanageable, unable to restart vehicle. another $1500 fix. *tr

Clutch break band solenoid failed. lost all power to my vehicle and would not start again. $1000 for the part $400 for the labor $100 for transmission fluid. *tr

The motor mount broke, it felt like the engine was going to fall out of my truck. $550 fix. *tr

Transmission cooler line failure, causing cross contamination from the radiator to the transmission. contacted nissan, through phone and certified letters to the president of nissan. nissan would not except any responsibility. my vehicle was non drivable for 6 months due to the cost of repairs. *tr

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re auto paint chipping-nissan frontier truck (attn: shane clem). *tgw the consumer believed there was a defect in the paint. *jb

Apparently a known issue with the radiator leaking into the transmission - causing an $3000 repair to a vehicle that was well-maintained. the transmission started slipping and after diagnostics was told by the mechanic this was an issue that nissan knew about and never did anything about. spent $3000 of my money to fix something that should have been prevented and fixed by the manufacturer. i liked nissan, but after this; i may not buy anymore. have documentation to prove the issue. *tr

Trans fluid leaked into radiator. *tr

At oil cooler internal component of the radiator failed causing transmission fluid to go in to the radiator and coolant to go in to the transmission. destroying. *tr

Fuel gauge readings inaccurate. gauge reads that there is approximately 1/4 tank of fuel when in fact the tank is close to or completely empty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 40 mph, the low beam exterior lights suddenly shut off. in order to remedy the failure, the contact changed the bulbs, but the failure recurred. the dealer stated that the intelligent power distribution module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that a new part was manufactured to address the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 110,300.

The transmission cooler line leaks coolant into the transmission causing a failure. nissan has known of this problem for many years and has not notified owners of the need to replace the radiator. *tr

Transmission demora en aplicar, esta vaga, no desarrolla velocidad se encontro que la guagua mezcla aceite de transmission y coolant en la barilla de aceite y en el radiador. se llevo al dealer y se nos notifico que era un desperfecto de la guagua y tuvimos que pagar 3,287.88 ya que la guagua tiene 9 anos y la garantia era 80,000 millas o 8 anos lo que surgiera primero. entiendo que no es justo ya que no es nuestra culpa del desperfecto que tiene la guagua. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. the vehicle was equipped with continental general grabber aw tires, size p265/70r16 (na). while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to wobble and became unstable. the contact reduced the speed to 68 mph when the rear driver side tire suddenly malfunctioned, causing the contact to lose control and crash the vehicle. the driver sustained a contusion to the left knee that required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the failure was due to tread separation on one of the tires. the manufacturer was not notified. the tire and vehicle failure mileage was 111,000.

I purchased a used 2005 nissan frontier se crew cab with 86,000 miles for $13,300 november 29th 2013. no warning or indication that this vehicle was part of a class action lawsuit over the radiator cooled transmission problems. there was no indication that this vehicle may exhibit symptoms that seem unrelated. on august 6th 2014 at 99,978 miles i took my truck into a ase certified mechanic to check out the transmission because of shuddering while shifting. they ran a diagnostic, checked the fluids, and sensors. at that time they assessed it was a dirty sensor and sent me on my way, and followed up after a few days. the vehicle was still having the same issues and i brought it back in. upon further inspection of the transmission oil there was a significant amount of radiator fluid in there and the problem was identified. the current mileage is now 100,600 miles. i then made a claim to nissan consumer affairs department regarding the issue. at this time i now found about the class action lawsuit settlement and the extended warranty. free up to 70k or 80k and a co-pay after. i was never informed of this until now. tuesday august 19th i was informed that nissan was not responsible for divulging any of this information to me and that they would not cover even the co-pay. it is august 20th and my truck is currently at the ase certified mechanic awaiting the parts to come in to replace my transmission and radiator for $5,100 which is much less than the nissan quote of $6,700. i now have a truck purchased 9 months ago with a $5,100 mechanic bill. i have 28 $400 payments to make for the truck in addition to replacing the poorly manufactured transmission and radiator. *tr

On my truck i experienced a sudden loss in power and throttle response while driving without warning, as the transmission failed to shift gears properly. after spending $100 for a diagnostic from a mechanic it was found that my transmission cooler reservoir is leaking in my radiator and caused cross contamination between my antifreeze and atf. the antifreeze is getting into my transmission and boiling once the transmission reaches operating temperatures. the antifreeze vapor is then causing the transmission clutches and bands to not be able to engage correctly, and therefore not being able to shift up and down through the gears properly. i just about got hit trying to turn left out onto the road in front of cross traffic. i avoided an accident, but this happened with no warning. this fix is going to cost me anywhere from $500 to $5,000 to fix depending on the extent of the damage the antifreeze in my transmission caused. i just read that a few years ago nissan extended the warranty due to this, and i am past that point, but this is still unacceptable at only 102,000 miles. nissan should have recalled this and fixed it when it was just a couple hundred dollars for a new radiator years ago. lastly, my truck without issues was worth nearly $8k in its condition, now i€™ll have trouble getting a dealer to pay anything in trade-in value if i choose to not fix the truck. *tr

If transmission in these trucks are not fixed then someone is going to have an accident due to it. i am lucky i didn't have one thank god for that we are safe. radiator leak cause failure in transmission radiator was fixed a year ago and was still have some issues with it but was told they think it is normal to feel it slip gears when driving. i trusted them and lost my torque converter while driving on the highway going 100km an hour and had no pickup speed from it. nissan told me as long as light is not on don't worry about it. while light didn't come on until i had no gears at all. i am not happy about risking my life my husbands life and the life of 2 small kids. one day if nissan don't take fault for this someone is not going to be so lucky and get hit by another car before they can drifted to safety. *tr

My transmission on my 2005 nissan frontier completely failed and left me stranded on the interstate highway. after towing it and a little research i found out that this was a problem that nissan was well aware of and neglected to notify me or do anything about. the transmission cooler had cracked leaking engine coolant into the transmission. i learned that they extended the warranty to 90,000 miles with a $3000 dollar deductible which is laughable, considering that this was a problem that is going to cost about that to fix on my own. nissan states on their website that they extended the warranty for customer satisfaction, in reality they got sued and that was the settlement. nissan should have recalled these trucks years ago like a morally responsible company would have and i would not have to be running up credit card debt to fix it now. *tr

Noticed transmission "rumble." took vehicle to local dealership where i was told there was cross-contamination between the radiator and transmission. apparently a known issue with this make and model. informed it would be over $6000 to repair. i have owned the vehicle since 2005 and was never informed of the defect or the pending class-action suit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the independent mechanic advised that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission. the mechanic replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission however, the engine warning light remained illuminated after the repairs. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing, who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 103,677. updated 9/8/14*cn the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the transmission. updated 1/13/2015 *js

While getting on the freeway, i accelerated to merge with traffic but was unable to gain speed so i got off on the first exit ramp. had plenty of engine power but lost torque. first thought, must be the transmission slipping. got home and checked the transmission oil level and it was fine, the oil did not look like transmission oil, it was discolored and had a different feel to it. was able to get the truck to dealer and was told it needed a radiator and transmission. coolant had leaked into the transmission. did my research and found there have been many complaints about this problem. as for the warranty,by which i still have to pay over $2500, i believe nissan should have had a recall on the 05 frontier, pathfinder, and paid for the whole repair for their use of what i call defective parts. ( radiator & transmission cooler ). *tr

I found out a faulty engineered control valve assembly caused radiator and transmission failure in my vehicle. it happened less then a month outside & 7000 mi over the extended warranty. extension for the warranty to 80,000 was put in place for a class action law suit for this item back in 2010. in 2010 my vehicle did not even have 50,000 so none of this applied to me! nor did nissan do the right thing and recall my truck prior knowing this part fails after 80000! all the people this happens to after this law suit went down are out of luck because too much time has passed. so, i as a consumer who takes care of their vehicle and keeps low miles, has to pay big money to fix this problem! i called nissan headquarters to do the right thing. they said because of the judgment of the class action law suit, they can not honor my request to do the right thing. i have to pay $2500 to fix my truck! i asked if i had to sue independently and take to twitter to help my cause? the gal on the other end of the phone (highest person up the chain i could reach) said; "yes mam, i'm sorry mam, but i guess that's what you have to do. my hands are tied by this judgment i can do nothing for you"! i feel completely ripped off and deceived by nissan!!! is there a possibility you can come to my aid and direct me how i may get this covered? this has become a major hardship! *tr

While traveling 65 mph in 6 lanes of traffic during rush hour the truck lost power and rolled to a stop. i was stranded in the middle lane with cars flying by me. i am very lucky i 2 as not hit by traffic. had the truck towed to transmission shop $4700 later was told it was radiator fluid in the transmission. this i later researched and is a common problem in these vehicles. nissan is fully aware and does nothing about it. it's disgraceful to the name nissan not to stand behind tour product. i have own 5 nissan ' s and 3 of them frontiers. these trucks have always had the reputation to run many many miles without issues. i will never buy another nissan brand vehicle as a result of their careless attitude towards this problem someone is going to be killed at some point. then will it make sense to recall it? *tr

I was at a stop light and when it turned green my truck felt like it was stuck in neutral and wouldn't get into gear. with hesitation, it finally jumped into gear but was very sluggish with hardly any power. it was quite dangerous with a line of vehicles behind me i thought i was going to get rear-ended. thankfully i was only 2 minutes from my office where i was able to pull in the parking lot and unload my two children and call my wife to pick us up. i had to have my car sit there over the weekend because i didn't feel safe driving it. on the following monday i had it towed to a transmission repair shop where they diagnosed it as a cracked radiator head with coolant leaking into the transmission causing this failure. i then had it towed again to the nissan dealership where they diagnosed it and confirmed the first diagnosis. they said unfortunately i was over the mileage and to call the national nissan dealership and petition for assistance. after looking up all the information i find it discerning that nissan hasn't done the right thing and recalled this to make it right. *tr

A crack in the radiator has caused coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. this has resulted in catastrophic failure of the transmission requiring the replacement of the transmission and complete radiator replacement. i have been quoted a total cost of close to $5000. *tr

Driving on highway around 9 pm at 65 mph. the engine stopped i was able to pull off the highway and come to a safe stop. i had run out of fuel ,the fuel gauge indicated 1/8 tank of fuel left. the check engine light came on. i got fuel and drove it home. hooked the truck to a scanner code p0463 fuel level sensor circuit high input. i believe there is a recall for this same problem on other nissan vehicles. the dealer told me my truck was not covered by that recall. can you tell me if my truck is covered under any other recalls for this problem? thank you . *tr

Transmission contamination with coolant. *js

My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. the warning was dtc p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) . it corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. after filling the tank, the fuel guage took approximately 20 minutes to register full. now my fuel gauge does not work at all- it simply displays zero fuel present in the tank. i've already ran out of fuel once this week, on the highway.this problem is caused by the deterioration of the unit based on use and not time. *js

Engine dies without warning. while traveling on a busy road, my 2005 nissan frontier's engine just stopped running without warning. this is not a new complaint, numerous nissan owners have complained about this. nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (recall) is/was supposed to address this issue but does not. nissan and nhtsa have failed to adequately address the safety issue with the above referenced recall. it is an intermittent problem that occurs even after going to nissan and having the ecm relay within the ipdm replaced per the recall. nissan and nhtsa have failed to protect the general public by permitting a known safety issue to be masked by an ineffective fix. there is no data available to the public to support niissan's or nhtsa's assertion that a failed steering diode within the ecm relay (located within the ipdm) is the cause of the reported engine stop running incidents. the real fix, and the more costly fix for nissan, is the replacement of the ecm and possibly the ipdm too. nissan pooled the wool over the eyes of nhtsa and nhtsa went along with the manufacturer - both entities have failed to protect the consumer from this dangerous condition. i'm lucky in that my 2005 nissan frontier has a manual transmission so that when the failure occurs i can more easily maintain speed and control in order to roll the vehicle over to the side of the road. i am a competent vehicle mechanic and engineer by education and training and i have spent untold hours meticulously troubleshooting this problem with my vehicle, and after incorporating the recall fix and numerous other fixes directly related, my vehicle's engine continues to stop running without warning. nhtsa needs to step up it's watchdog efforts, re-open nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 and force nissan to adequately protect the consumer from this engine stops running without warning safety issue. *js

Improper shifting, sometimes major vibrations, or kicks out hard. *tr

At the approximate speed of 5 to 8 mph, and accelerating, the "service engine soon" signal light up. immediately i had to turn 5000 rpms to reach a speed of 20 mph. i drove the vehicle approximately 5 miles to home and parked it their. contacted my mechanic and took the vehicle to his garage the next morning for a total of 8 miles in addition to the 5 for a total of 13 miles driven while in warning. upon completion of a diagnostics check, it was discovered that there had been a transmission radiator valve failure. this valve fails to operate, and does not allow coolant and lubrication of the transmission to continue. the valve is connected to the transmission radiator, located within the confines of the cooling radiator. the radiator was replaced, and upon test drive it was discovered that the transmission was deficient or had burned up 3rd and 4th gears. the totality of the repairs to include replacement of a transmission, radiator, fluids and labor was in excess of $4,000.00. a vehicle with less than 130,000 miles of highway use, with all maintenance performed as prescribed within the owners manual, service recommendations should not have failed. a single valve is/ was the responsible culprit. i have previously owned a ford ranger, took care of it as i have the frontier, and had in excess of 200,000 miles on the ranger upon trading it in. i never replaced a transmission in my life on any vehicle. nissan needs to acknowledge the issue at hand and take the appropriate corrective action, respect the customers that have respected you over the years. *tr

I was at a stop light , waiting for light to change. as light changed applied pressure to gas pedal but the vehicle would not move the engine would just rev up, finally moved slowly. i drove it like that for couple blocks then i parked for an hour or so, after that i was able to get home without a problem. i reserched online about it and found out that it is a common and known issue of cooland mixing with transmision fluid that ruins the transmision due to a defect on the radiator. took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the transmision need it to be replaced as well as the radiator which it would cost over $8,000. the extended warranty (8years/80,000miles) was already expired for 8 months with only 73,800 miles on the truck, so i had to pay $2,500 copay which i found it outrageous for a known factory defect. at least they should let owners of these vehicles known that this could happend to their cars. *tr

Transmission coolin in the radiator ruptured causing complete failure of the transmission. *tr

Vibration in motor like driving over grooved pavement - on and off again for months before realizing it was the radiator and transmission problem that occurs in these trucks and suv's. i don't want to pay $6,000 to fix a defect. they should pay no matter when it happens. *tr

I currently own a 2005 nissan frontier. 3 months ago, the vehicle had been stalling on me every several days, it would immediately turn back on. last month it began shutting down on me every 2 days, a few times on the highway, almost getting rear ended a couple of times. it would turn back on, but after several tries and after 15-20 min wait. after checking recalls on my vehicle i noticed i had not been contacted about a recall for the replacement of a ecm relay, which was causing vehicles to shutdown. this relay was replaced and vehicle had been running fine for 3 weeks, but my vehicle has now started to sputter every few days. it has shutdown on me twice in the last couple of weeks. *tr

Radiator leaked antifreeze into the transmission. transmission has to be rebuilt/ replace and radiator has to be replaced. *tr

I was driving along on a major interstate at 65 mph when my engine was revving up to about 3500 or 4000 rpm but my speed was dropping. i pulled over to the right hand side of the road, stopped and turned the vehicle off. had i not been in the right lane of the major interstate when traffic was very light, i could have had a major accident. everything seemed normal except the low coolant level in the reservoir bottle. there did not appear to be any problems with the engine so then i placed the truck into drive and moved the vehicle forward. as the vehicle picked up speed and at about the 35 to 40 mph the truck engine would rev up but the transmission was slipping and not allowing the truck to move any faster. when i took the screw off the transmission dipstick to see that fluid level was too high for the proper level in the automatic transmission. also, i noticed that the fluid had a greyish milky appearance which is a clear indication of contamination with a water based material such as engine coolant.i find the fact nissan clearly knew that was a problem and failed to notify me as the original owner of the vehicle annoying. they would rather pay to have vehicle repaired after the fact than take care of a potential safety problem before it occurs. this is extremely troublesome when a manufacturer places profits and the bottom line ahead of customer safety. upon further research, i have learned that i could have replaced the faulty radiator with another product from koyorad for about $120 retail and prevented this problem. so for a couple hundred dollars, nissan is willing to jeopardize my safety and all other nissan owners safety. as the national safety agency, i implore you act immediately and order a recall on these nissan vehicles before people get hurt. it is your duty to protect the people of the nation from safety issues when manufacturers fail to do so. *tr

Nissan knew a defect was in the transmission cooler built into the radiator tried to cover it up or at least not acknowledge the issue. now 9000 miles after nissan told me i was good, i have an issue where the transmission fluid is contaminated with coolant and vice versa. nissan says this is a small percentage of vehicles. this will occur with all vehicles with the defective radiator. the cost of repair is ruining peoples lives and is a safety issue with seizing of transmissions while driving. please address this nhtsa. *tr

Sitting at a stop light with right foot on brake, waiting for light to change. as light changed applied pressure to gas pedal but the vehicle would not move the engine would just rev up. put the vehicle in park and turn off the engine waited a moment then turned the vehicle back on and put the transmission in drive, vehicle began to move but the transmission acted like it was slipping. drove vehicle to dealer and they said that the transmission had failed on vehicle and it would need a new one. paid 5,321.74 to have transmission replaced. dealer said transmission failure was due to a radiator issue on vehicle. *tr

While driving on the interstate my truck began a small intermittent shudder, as if driving over rumble strips. this occurred 2 or 3 times. the next week the shuddering recurred. scheduled and appointment with my local nissan dealership. they very quickly diagnosed the problem. they indicated it was a common problem with this vehicle where the transmission cooler fails and intakes radiator coolant into the transmission. the indicate the transmission will in all likely hood need to be rebuilt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began to slightly jerk as the transmission failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

This issues is with a 2005 nissan frontier le. shuddering at approximately 40-45 mph (seems to be while shifting) and sometimes between 80-85 mph. the sound and feel of this shuddering is very similar to driving over highway hazard speed bumps. i initially thought that road work had been done in certain areas and didn't realize the effect was emanating from my truck. loss of horse power and miles per gallon are also a symptom of this issue. some jerking movements in the lower ranges of shifting. during the shuddering it feels as though the tranny is trying to catch the next gear. if i accelerate or decelerate passed the above ranges the shuddering subsides till the next time i cross those ranges. this description is of the final symptoms at their very worst for my individual experience, leading up to this points has been gradual signs of the same issues beginning at the 50k-60k mileage ranges. even though, to date, nissan corporate has known of this defect their dealerships/service depts seemed to be completely unaware of the issue till i was well passed the extended warranty (class action lawsuit imposed). at that point they became very informative of the problem and its symptoms. on several occasions (months if not yrs ago) i had mentioned these symptoms and was told fluids were checked and ok'd by techs and service reps, but reading into the issue now i have learned it is very easy to spot if you truly do know what you are looking for or actually check the fluids as i suspect they never did. *tr

I was driving on kingery highway in villa park when i stopped for traffic. when i tried to accelerate after the traffic was moving, the lights on the dashboard turned on and the truck would only accelerate to less than 1 mph. this could have caused a serious accident. *tr

Transmission slipped and loss power while driving down the highway. dealership service department claims issue is a common complaint with this vehicle. actually has an extended warranty because of it. *tr

They know about this fuel pump bad ,pay about $600. *tr

I noticed as i was driving vehicle started to have shaking or vibrating/jerking ( at different speeds), it seems to hesitate when i increase speed. my technician thinks something is going on with transmission or torque converter. concerned vehicle may break / stop running. *tr

Transmission failure related to coolant from the radiator oil coolant assemble. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that fuel level sensor failed and would not read when the fuel tank was full or empty. the failure was experienced several times and caused the vehicle to stall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 131,000.

Transmission failure related to coolant leaking into the transmission from the radiator oil coolant assemble. nissan will not cover the complete cost of this know defect. *tr

The transmission started jerking very bad when it hit 1700 rpm range while driving, so i slowed down...scared. i went and had it checked only to find out it is very common with this truck - fluid in transmission caused from the trans fluid running through the radiator and the heat exchange leaks water into the trans fluid. this is a well documented problem i learned. the repair is not covered by nissan and is a 5000 dollar repair at nissan dealership, a total transmission and radiator replacement is needed. *tr

The radiator failed causing the the transmission fluid to get contaminated with coolant. this caused the transmission to fail resulting in a nearly $5,000 bill. *tr

At 45mph the truck started jerking and i thought it was going to stall out. when i got it to my mechanic we found radiator coolant had contaminated the transmission fluid. *tr

Passing othet vehicle on i-45 towards downtown at aproximately 70 mph the engine experienced intermitent stalling. i was in danger to crash others with problems to get our of the high speed lines. at that moment the engine totally stalled ,. finally i was able to reach the extreme right line and pull out waiting for a complete stop. i tried to restart the engine but no help. i did not believe it but wanted be sure that no lack of fuel was the origin because i already had the problem with fuel sending unit problem which do not work properly to accuurately show how much fuel is on the fuel tank. i got some extra fuel. we returnned and poured the 1 gallon can , then i tried to star the engine. it cranked but no starting. i called my inssurance requesting towing service . i tried two more times and after that the engine started roughly and hesitating. after 2 minutes and stabilized i decided to continue. i called my inssurance company to cancel the towing service . decided to continue on i-45 but on the extreme right hand side line. i arrived home with no other issues and after parking on my driveway, shutted down the engine, then i tried to restar it but nothing . only cranking good but no starting at all. finally after some like 10 seconds of cranking, the engine hesitated but started. i took it to autozone , they scanned it and gave me the codes p043 for the failed fuel sendin unit ( fuel level sensor ) and the code p0335 which is problem with the circuit or signal or sensor crankshaft. i made search to find it and today, sunday 29, after several hours, finally removed and replaced it. after this the truck starts very good as usually before the stalling experiences. cost was some like 23 dollar but the risk in what i was and exposing others has no price. is neccesary to have a crash or fatal results for you to consider this a recall to protect others?

While driving down the road at 40mph my frontier suddenly cut off , had no brakes or power steering. i went off the road and hit some trees. my insurance fixed my truck, even after i told them and the body shop i wanted it checked out first. i took it to the dealership and was told there was a recall with a defective ecm relay. they also informed me my radiator and transmission had a problem with the coolant leaking into the transmission. nissan said i was out of warranty and did nothing to help but replace the part that caused my accident. the leak/ ruptured part seems like it was from the accident but my insurance and nissan both are leaving me out on my own. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier le 4x4 recorded a p0463 (fuel level sensor circuit high input) earlier this week. it cleared came back once, and now is constant. after filling the tank, the fuel guage took approximately 20 minutes to register full. now my fuel gauge does not work at all- it simply displays zero fuel present in the tank. i've already ran out of fuel once this week, on the highway. i've contacted a local nissan dealership, apparently nissan has a recall (or tsb?) for certain nissan frontiers- however my particular vehicle has 133,000 miles and is thus not eligible. can you please assist?

Exited side street onto frontage road, right turn, car shuddered and stopped moving. transmission was erratic causing car to lurch forward at times and remain immovable at others. fortunately oncoming traffic was able to stop and alleviate a possible t-bone scenario. was able to limp car through light and into service station.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, she attempted to make a turn and the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was previously repaired under a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the ecm rely. the remedy repair failed to correct the problem because the failure recurred after the repair was performed. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 116,088.

The first week of november 2013 while driving at approximately 50-60 mph, i would intermittently experience shuddering vibrations like the ones you feel when you drive through those highway strips. i did not pay much attention to eat thinking it probably was a minor problem with the tires. 3rd week of november the truck started slipping. i went online to find out what causes the slip and there it was. hundreds of not just 2005 nissan frontier owners but also xterra's and pathfinder owners from 2005-2010 having the same problem.internet searches came out that at a certain point in the life of the vehicle at average about 90-100t miles, radiator coolant mixes with the transmission fluid due a crack inside the radiator, and the transmission becomes contaminated and eventually fails. after finding out the symptoms of possible contamination i examined my truck's radiator and transmission and found out that indeed transmission oil and coolant had mixed. i immediately replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission thinking that this could still save the transmission. a week ago while at a stop, with the truck on drive and right foot on the brake pedal, i heard a big bang around the transmission area and felt a violent shake and then the truck jerked forward and i almost hit the car in front of me. i was able to bring the car home.i cannot use the truck now out of fear that the transmission will suddenly fail while i'm driving in the freeway and cause or be in an accident. many owners have reported that when their transmissions failed, their vehicles suddenly lost power in the middle of the highway and almost got into an accident. i called nissan customer service and i was told that this is a known problem with this vehicle and they have extended the radiator and transmission waranty to 100000 miles with a $3000 co-pay.

2 months ago i had a leak in the radiator and i fixed it. then after that i start having problem with the transmission. the speed does not change immediately and when it change you feel like some has pushed you from the back. and now the car does not drive anymore.

We where driving on the highway when the trucks engine started to make noises and losing speed. it didn't give any warning, and it completely stopped running. the mechanics diagnostic was " c/s transmission wont move and mil is on.vehicle needs a transmission and radiator due to an internal leak from the cooling system in to transmission" we took it to the nissan agency because of the warranty but they refused to respect the warranty even though i have i have two diagnostics from different mechanics explaining that i have that same problem, nissan is not making its self responsible even though its trucks have a factory defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle came to a complete stop without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that he could not repair the issue. the mechanic diagnosed that there was transmission fluid mixing with the coolant. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 99,220.

Vehicle shifts up and down frequently and hard at 40 to 45 mph while in drive d. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel gauge sending unit would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Driving home from post office in august 2010 truck would not exceed 35 mph and started to shake intensely. i got it towed to the dealer who diagnosed $9500 to fix, i was over mileage by about 1500 miles so all out of pocket. i parked it immediately due to lack of funds, much due to a $565 payment for a $30k new truck for 5plus years. nissan north america denied me any assistance, and was actually more rude than the have the least bit of empathy while i was told i did reach the top person who was the final say. many months passed and i replaced the radiator and other things, so it appeared as i saved the trans from harm by parking it but now at 98000 miles the service engine light is on coding an at brake issue while the tranny is getting jumpy and sluggish again. quick search returns a big expense and cross contamination most likely did occurr and can end up costing me well over $40000 in the long run for a midsize truck that i have owned and took good care of since new and i cant even get rid of it now except for losing even more money...very unhappy as an owner of 4 nissans in my time i really expected a quality product, now i worry about when it could go, as i was recently laid off i dont have the money for repairs or another car.

There is defect on all the transmissions of this type and nissan should must do something about it! *tr

Driving down the road at 50 and suddenly as im going up a hill the truck bucks like its running out of gas and then suddenly i lose all forward power no symptoms previously just up and stopped the engines still running but not power come to find out its a transmission failure from what my tech said its a very common problem with certain 2005 and newer nissan models said the radiator transmission and transmission controller atm may need to be replaced. i would of never bought this truck if i new about this horrendous oversight in the manufacture of these vehicles and of nissans continued lack of attention to this common and very painful problem. *tr

The transmission failed caused by a ruptured seal in the radiator. *tr

I was going to yuma az, when all of the sudent the car started to loose speed whike the rmp was going crazy, we almost got hit by a hugh commercial truck, since then i have had a lots of problems with the trans, right now i have to buy the valve body!

When the car had about 60 thousand miles i went to the dealership because i felt like there was something wrong in the way car started to drive. i asked for paper work of the inspection but was not provided instead got the estimate of things that were not important at that time had noting to do with the issue i was having with the car. after a while i had to use that vehicle my only car,it start slipping on the gears. car had about 98 thousand on it!! and little after that transmission went!! i have taken the car to norwich dealership for answers. when they have told me is not covered by my warranty because car had at that time over a 100,000 miles (103,000 miles). i bought the car from nissan dealership car was display model and had 7 thousand miles on it when i got it. dealership stated that's a new car and this 7 thousand miles wont count to the warranty major selling point price was lower!!! when i told them about it they said its over the warranty and they cant do anything unless i pay my self. i have received a letter from nissan about class action unfortunately it doesn't help me because my car has more that 100 thousand miles. so i have a car which has been paid of and it just sits on the driveway because its broke and i don't have $3000 to just go and fix it and i don't think i should since they new what was the problem since the beginning!!! *tr

Radiator ruptured and coolant leaked into transmission causing transmission problems and had to be fixed. transmission performance declined and then could not drive vehicle. *tr

After buying the truck from a dealership, i was driving home. i got about 5 miles from the dealership when the vehicle started shaking. i took it to a nissan dealership to who confirmed what i was afraid of. there was coolant in the transmission fluid. we submitted it to the warranty company that i had purchased a warranty from when i bought the truck only to find out that since the transmission failure was due to an uncovered part(oil cooler) they would not honor the warranty. after doing more research on the problem and seeing as many claims of this issue how has nissan not recalled the transmission? it is obvious that this normally does not normally happen until after the extended warranty ends. like everyone else i am looking at a $6000+ repair bill, and until i can come up with that money i have to look outside at my $12,000 lawn ornament... *tr

After accelerating up to 50mph i let up off of the gas and then the transmission kicked in again and caused me to go lunge forward. i thought that i had been rear ended but there was no one behind me and obviously no damage to my vehicle. it felt as if i had a standard and had revved up the engine and popped the clutch. this is very unsafe especially if i had been an inexperienced driver. nissan had a class action lawsuit out for this but it only covered up to 100,000 miles, although they knew about this being a manufacturer's defect. i took this to the nissan dealer and had to pay them $119 to diagnose the problem and tell me that it would cost me $5600.00 plus tax. i don't have this to pay on a manufacturer's defect that causes a safety hazard. i hope no one is killed before nissan is made to fix this problem.

At the time of the transmission failure i had no prior signs of a problem. as i was merging on to the 4 lane at a speed of about 45-50 mph the truck began shaking violently. i thought i had gotten some bad fuel because i had just filled the fuel. the shaking somewhat smoothed out at about 60 mph, though the truck was lacking normal power, and would shudder when pulling a grade. i drove the truck about 10 miles and stopped to get some fuel treatment because i still thought i was having fuel problems. at this point the truck began to act as if the transmission was in neutral, then the transmission would grab and jar the truck violently. at this time i was in heavy traffic and nearly hit. i barely got the truck to my mechanic. further inspection by my mechanic showed antifreeze in the transmission. i had to have the transmission totally rebuilt and replaced the radiator, at a cost of about $4,000. about a year prior i had the transmission flushed, replaced filter and fluid as preventative maintenance. the truck has been maintained properly because i planned to keep the truck for long term. my truck is past the warranty so total cost is incurred by me. *tr

My truck first started shuddering on acceleration in 2011 at 68,000 miles. i checked it out and found foamy coolant and strawberry like milk shake in my transmission. since it was out of warranty i tried to save it by changing the fluid and doing the bypass which worked for a while. soon after i received a notice that they extended the warranty on this issue (making it within warranty). i then took it to the nissan dealer to have them check it out, they said they checked the pressure on the radiator and said everything was fine. now 2 years later at 100,000 miles my truck can't shift into overdrive. this is very upsetting and i feel you guys should be responsible for fixing this problem. all these vehicles should be recalled!*jb

While driving the vehicle loss power and almost stalled. this happened a couple of times while driving on the highway, approx. 50mph. the second time it happened, the ses light and slip light came on. this vehicle was covered by a recall for the ecm that caused a similar issue. the ecm was replaced by a certified nissan service center. the replacement was done 12/29/10. now, it is happening again. a bit of research shows that nissan has issued a voluntary recall for camshaft sensors that cause a very similar problem. however, because my vin is not currently under that recall, i can't have nissan replace them. this is a safety issue. the vehicle looses power then stalls while traveling in heavy traffic at 50-60 mph. that can cause a major accident and affect not only myself but others. i feel nissan should expand their recall to include nissan frontiers, not just altima, etc. nissan has been contacted and they have opened a case file #[xxx]. no resolution has been offered by them. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The truck lurched ahead while at a stop light, just missing a pedestrian. took the car to the nissan dealership today. was told that coolant from a cracked radiator had ruined the transmission and repair would be $5700.00. car was in perfect condition and always dealer maintained. dealership said they could do nothing as far as warranty. they gave me nissan north america's number. they refused to do anything. this is a defect. not a worn out part. this vehicle should be recalled. not safe. *tr

Started it up... hardly moved. squeaking sound under the hood. looks like the infamous radiator leak into the transmission.... *tr

Three days after receiving the letter from nissan regarding the "possible" problem with the radiator failing i was on my way to work and my truck started to shudder at about 45mph. i pulled off the road but could not see anything wrong. i then had it checked out and found out about the radiator failing and damaged the transmission resulting in a total rebuild! called nissan and after 3 weeks of back and forth talks of "seeing what we can do for you" the end result was sorry theirs nothing we can do for you! if this problem would of happen on an interstate highway with my family along i hate to think what could have happened! *tr

Sudden loss of power/stalling. check engine light came on as well as anti-slip light. took vehicle same day to nissan dealership. truck actually stalled on the way to the dealership however i was able to get it started again. diagnosed the problem as a bad cam shaft sensor. sensor was replaced. they also mentioned that transmission fluid was contaminated with engine coolant. suggested repair was to replace the radiator and the transmission-$4800. i chose to just replace the cam sensor. three days later, 8/9, lost power at highway speed. radiator and hoses leaked and had to be towed to dealership. again dealership suggested replacing the radiator as well as the transmission. replaced radiator and hoses, flushed transmission twice. i plan to dispose the truck. there were no warning signs prior to these two incidents. my opinion is that this is definitely a manufacturing/engineering defect. *tr

I was driven @ 45 mph i fell the roughness of the truck, i took the truck to the dealer the technician said that the transmission got mixed up w/ the coolant and they told me that it need to replace the transmission and radiator. anyway i purchased outside extended warranty for my truck last year and i cannot used it because their policy that it doesn't cover cooling system. i call north nissan they said they give us extended warranty for me is not the warranty it is manufacture defect pls. help me that nissan will fix the problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while changing the rear brakes, he noticed a massive amount of grease in the rear drum. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the rear axle seal would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

My slip started to go on and it would down shift and sometimes stall. i needed brakes so i went to tony nissan to have my brakes done and the slip checked out and they called me and said that a transmission line inside my radiator cracked and was leaking into my transmission and i needed to replaced both ( $9000.00 dollars that i don't have.) nissan has extended it's warrant to 10 years and 100000 miles, but my truck has over 147000 miles. this is not my fault as it is due to a faulty radiator that they knew about. it's just not right, i drive a lot do to my work. i don't know what to do. please help .. i do not know the vin number it is at the nissan dealer having my brakes done. *tr

Vehicle will stall when slowing down and not restart for a few minutes. motor acts like it's not getting enough gas, lights on dash flash. issue is with idpm module. the entire ipdm has to be changed, relays are burning up due to circuitry in the unit having too high of resistance, not being able to carry enough current. parts are defective and nissan should be recalling these parts before serious bodily harm is done. *tr

Fuel sensor & gauge malfunctioned; nissan acknowledged the defective part, but will not replace. they doubled the warranty of the part, but i fall outside the "years owned" guidelines. nonetheless, i feel nissan should repair the item for free since it's been determined to be a faulty part on many vehicles and could be a safety issue. *tr

Took my frontier to the local nissan dealer for transmission flush. i was told by the service manager that this service could not be completed due radiator coolant leaking into my transmission. through research, i have found many owners of frontiers have reported the same transmission issue and have share this issue with nissan. there were no warning signs and no support to owners like myself with trucks over a 100,000 miles. it appears nissan has been aware of this transmission/radiator issue with this vehicle and their suvs for some time. this defect is a major safety concern and very costly for owners to correct. thank you for your time and support. *tr

I was on my way home from work, when my service engine soon light came on. the next day, i was on my way home from town when my truck died. it took me a few minutes to get it to start. i had the oil changed thursday. on my way home, i ran by the local autozone, to have my service engine light checked out. it showed up that the crankshaft position sensor is out. while looking through the web, i see im not the only one that has had this problem. please help. *tr

Vehicle shuddered and lost acceleration when passing another vehicle. vehicle following behind had to make panic stop in order to avoid collision with rear of my vehicle. was advised by a mechanic that this vehicle has a known transmission failure issue. *tr

On july 5th, 2013 my wife was on highway i45 in north direction and after fm1960 the vehicle engine hesitated and died. she was able to safely pull the truck from first line on left to the last on right ( highway with total 4 lines maybe). and then to the emergency line . brakes and steering control became harder than normal and she was scared of losing control of vehicle. some body else picked me up at herman memorial hospital at the woodlands and we went to meet her. we tried several times and the engine cranked but no start. my final diagnostic was probable she ran out of gas even when the fuel gauge was showing almost half tank. we went to get one gallon to the gas station, poured on the truck and at the second try it started. in the way back we filled the fuel tank . the fuel gun at gas station stopped automatically but the gauge indicated less than half tank. this was a scary experience that could result in a serious accident with also serious consequences. i called today july 6, 2013 to nissan service at tom peackock in i45 and they checked my vin # saying that no warranty applies to fix it. they said nobody was able at the moment to check the price of fuel sending unit which suspected be faulty. an estimate of cost of repair is around $600 , the person on the phone said. i will call back this coming monday to re-verify this issue and the part availability. i submit this because i consider it a safety to customer and other people issue . i have read about recalls on this item but nissan answer was a negative or denied request to proceed as a recall issue. the fuel gauge is not reliable and i think is not an option to have it operative in any vehicle. *tr

I started noticing my automatic nissan frontier having problems shifting gears around november of 2012. i eventually took the truck into a dealership to take a look at it after receiving paperwork in regards to a lawsuit nissan is encountering due to radiator leaks. when i took the truck into the dealer they told me this did not have anything to do with radiator leak. they quoted me 5,000 in repairs. i did not have the money to fix the problem so i continued to drive it until july 12th it finally gave out. i was getting off of the freeway and as i was stopping at the red light to get off of the freeway the truck started to feel like it was going to give and it started shaking, it jerked suddenly and almost caused the car behind me to crash into my bumper, i put a little more gas into the truck and made it into the parking lot of the nearest place around. as i was going to park it finally gave out for good. i called a local towing company and they took the car back my house, i called up a mechanic to come to the house and examine the truck and he advised me of the radiator leak, the one the nissan dealership denied having. i am very upset that they lied to me as well as nissan only extending the warranty to 80,000 miles when most people are experiencing this problem after that. i have aprox 118,000 miles, i will look for a lawyer to file a class action lawsuit against nissan. *tr

I brought my truck into the nissan dealer after transmission problems. nissan acknowledged that there is a known defect with the 2005 frontier that causes cross contamination between the radiator and transmission. despite only being 6k over the 80k free repair, i had to pay $2500 out of pocket for deductible. this seems unreasonable as it is a known defect affecting 2005-2009 frontiers and xterras. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 60,000. *tr

The radiator developed a crack and cause fluid to leak into the transmission lines causing a failure to both pieces of equipment. this could have been avoided if nissan would have warned me about issues concerning this failure that is occurring in lots of similar models. *tr

My 2005 frontier has never given me any problems until 2 days ago. the transmission started messing up. i came upon a 4 way stop & when i went to cross the road it was like i had it in neutral. i pulled over & stopped then tried to start again & it did the same thing. i've since heard & read about all the problems involving the coolant & transmission. the quotes i have received to fix this are outrageous. nissan should recall these vehicles because they know they have a problem with them. not a happy customer anymore. *tr

Automatic transmission began stumbling and then i lost 5th gear. took to durabuild transmission shop and was told that engine coolant had gotten into the transmission from the radiator transmission cooling lines. transmission had to be cleaned & repaired. the valve body assembly had to be replaced along with the solenoid. repair bill came to $4100.00. *tr

The vehicle shut off on the hwy. this happened twice on different days. the vehicle was going at a 60-65 miles per hour speed and it shut off. i cost to the side of the hwy and turned the truck back on. *tr

Driving on freeway, felt a vibration in the vehicle, and then a rapid decrease in speed as the transmission seemed to shift out of gear and loose power. luckily, was able to make it across three lanes in heavy traffic to safety. vehicle would not shift into gear, and had to be towed to my local dealer. luckily i was driving the truck instead of my wife or son, and was able to maneuver the vehicle out of this dangerous situation. *tr

To whom it may concern: i own a 2005 nissan frontier se. on saturday, june 15, 2013 the vehicle failed while i was approaching an overpass in a downpour of thunderstorms. it appeared the vehicle's transmission failed. i had to steer my vehicle off the road as the transmission seemed to have slipped into neutral. thankfully, no injury or accident occurred. after speaking with a nissan of north american customer service representative, i had it towed into pat fisher nissan in titusville on monday morning, june 17th. in the meantime after researching on the internet (www.nissanhelp.com), i learned nissan is in litigation due to a 'design flaw' in the radiator; causing cross contamination of fluids (radiator to transmission) resulting in major damage to the vehicle. this results in replacing the radiator and having the engine flushed ($1097.00); and an additional fee ($4524.00) for replacing the transmission. after a class action law suit, nissan has agreed to pay partial payment for the repairs if your vehicle falls under their specific guidelines (year of vehicle and odometer reading). unfortunately, my vehicle did not. my concern: since this malfunction is a 'design flaw' (told this by a nissan employee) by the manufacturer, how do customers get nissan of north america to accept responsibility? there should be no limitations or guidelines to meet. all vehicles with this problem should be repaired by nissan of north america before death or a serious accident occurs. this is a safety issue. the vehicle shifts itself into neutral while engaged in drive. this should be a safety recall and the expense of repair be reimbursed by nissan of north america corporation to the consumer. thank you for your consideration and review. i look forward to a response. sincerely *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact observed an oil leave in the driveway. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics, who stated that coolant fluid was leaking and the transmission fluid was mixing with the coolant fluid. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the radiator and the transmission assembly. the failure was not reported to the manufacturer. the failure and current mileage was 89,047.

As supplement information to the following claim form, i original had wallace nissan in stuart estimate repair costs, and subsequently took my vehicle to local mechanic montery transmission for follow up quote on 1/29/13. monterrey ordered a replacement part from nissan, which proved to be faulty on installation. appears there were no other parts available nationwide, so wallace back ordered on nissan, which had to include in a parts shipment from japan. part was finally delivered via wallace early march 2013. job completed and picked up 3/13/13. an unusual delay, happy my motorcycle was serviceable. nissan frontier, 2005, submitted claim #[xxx], major parts replaced, valve body #31705ea50b, radiator #3196, master kit #n173004af, total cost $3665.48. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Engine warning light came on, shudders at 40mph, transmission shifting erratic. took into nissan service center who told us that coolant had leaked into transmission from a faulty radiator and it would cost $5500 to replace transmission as we were out of warranty. nissan knows about this problem. *tr

At highway speed of 70 mph and in a rainstorm, nissan frontier 2005 seemed to slip out of gear and never re engage. was left on the roadside unable to shift into any gear. motor would start and when shifted into any gear, would rev with no transmission engagement. vehicle towed to a transmission shop who pulled the pan and found radiator fluid in the transmission. told me that this was a common problem with frontiers, pathfinders, and xterras, but nissan was not taking responsibility for the design flaw. i am now left with a $6000.00 dollar repair on a truck the is only worth about $6000.00. *tr

Took my truck in for air-conditioning service. nissan dealer found transmission fluid in my coolant. they stated i needed a new radiator due to transmission cooler in radiator failure. they changed out the radiator, the cost was over 1200.00. once radiator was fixed they stated they found a small amount of coolant in my transmission. they flushed the transmission twice (additional 250.00) but could not tell me if there was any damage to the transmission. they also stated they have never had this failure at this dealership in fredericksburg, va before the new nissan extended warranty expires (90000 miles or 9 years). nissan has known about this issue for a long time..... *tr

I was driving the nissan frontier about 50 mph when the rpm shot up then dropped and the transmission quit causing the vehicle to stop. i had to cross two lanes of traffic to avoid a major accident. i managed to get the truck to the dealer and was told it was a problem with the transmission leaking fluid into the radiator causing the transmission to fail with out any warning. i was told the fix would cost me around 5,500.00 dollars. nissan is aware of this problem and really should correct it before some one is killed by this obvious major malfunction in the design of there product. *tr

My truck began displaying symptoms of catastrophic transmission failure. for example, gear slippage and shuddering as if rolling over rumble strips. i took it to a mechanic and they found the coolant had transformed into a thick pink substance. it was determined that a seal had failed in the radiator causing coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. this then baked inside the transmission. we replaced the radiator and so far have delayed the inevitable replacement of the transmission. i called local nissan dealerships and they know about the problem but declined to offer significant information. i contacted nissan and because of language barriers, etc., they would not address my issue. i contacted the bbb and a nissan representative eventually called me, but in the end disregarded my issues with mock concern. i contacted the mn attorney general and they said i might take them to small claims court. it seems that nissan has concocted a warranty that only benefits people who experience the problem at a very premature stage. *tr

Driving at about 40mph my 2005 nissan frontier 4.0l v6 starts to rumble for approximately 4 seconds as if i were driving over a rumble strip. once the rumble begins there is a loss of power. this is happening at least twice a day. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier has a problem with the radiator that allows coolant to enter the transmission which is causing major damage to the interior parts of the transmission causing it to not shift through the gears. nissan is only willing to extend the warranty to 100,000 miles and $3000 for the repairs of their defective products. *tr

Transmission failing sounds and feels like driving over rumble strips. also noticed cabin heater does not work when at a stop. signs indicative of radiator/transmission seal failure and radiator coolant in transmission. *tr

The 2005 nissan frontier nismo 4x4 that i was driving started slipping and missing causing my engine to shut down while driving. the engine became very jumpy and could not be controlled. had there been other people on the road, there could have been a very serious accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission slipped gears. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that transmission fluid was leaking. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

I noticed at driving speeds of around 45 mph the truck would shake very bad. also my heater would only blow cold air. when i took the truck in they said the transmission fluid looked like a strawberry milkshake. $6000.00 later and looking online seeing all the other people that have had the same issues i am trying to figure out why nissan is not being held responsible? *tr

While traveling at highway speeds my 2005 frontier began shuddering and then lost power which could have resulted in a rear end collision. an independent service technician determined that the transmission fluid is contaminated. it appears nissan has been long aware of this issue, with the numerous complaints across the board from the 2005 - 2010 frontiers, pathfinders and xterras nissan should be responsible for the replacement of the radiator and transmission. this is a catastrophic defect in design known to nissan and should be made right by nissan to protect the safety of the customer. *tr

The transmission seems lack it trying to lockup while driving at a speed of 45 miles per hour. it has got so bad that i have park the truck at home because the transmission may lock up while i am driving. and may cause someone to get killed. *tr

Found out today that my 2005 nissan frontier is affected by defective radiator that is causing coolant to mix in with the transmission fluid thus fatally damaging transmission. understand that this a wide spread problem for this year and model nissan. radiator has to be replaced at a cost of $1400.00 that nissan won't pay for because mileage is over 100,000 miles. i don't know yet if transmission is damaged. this is a defect that nissan knows about and they should replace at no charge no matter what the mileage is. this is their problem, but unfortunately now its mine. please help and issue a recall. thank you. *tr

Transmission atf is contaminated with coolant cause transmission to deteriorate. transmission rattles at speeds over 45 miles per hour when shifting into and out of overdrive. becoming noticeably more jerky over time in lower gears. heat does not work while engine is idling and takes a long time to warm up while moving. cold air blowing across windshield on cold days has caused windshield to fog up from the inside making it difficult to see. vehicle currently has under 113000 miles and nissan dealership has given me an estimate of $5119.42 to replace the transmission/radiator assembly. *tr

Loud clanking sounds coming from under vehicle; my mechanic says its the transmission, again; eight year old vehicle, going on its 3rd transmission... i paid $1,500.00 for the last one (2010)... why do these keep going bad? please help. *tr

Just bought an 05' nissan frontier and upon getting onto a highway i sped up to 55-60mph to feel a vibration like going over speed bumps and a loss of power. it turns out that the intercooler from the radiator broke inside the transmission causing a leak of antifreeze inside the transmission. which caused something in the transmission to breakdown. i am not very proficient in car repair so i am not sure the exact part this causes to malfunction inside the transmission. all i know is that i need a brand new transmission and radiator which is going to cause $6000.00 at least. i also know that this is a widespread thing and a lot of people are having this happen to 05-10 nissan frontiers, xterras and pathfinders. this seems like a safety issues; if i'm on a highway with my family and try to pass someone and experience a loss of power to speed up to pass them i could get in a head on collision. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to dealer where it was determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no assistance was provided. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 280,000.

Service engine soon led illuminated after starting vehicle. checked code is p0463 fuel level sensor a circuit high input. fuel level gauge is not accurate. driver does not know when fuel tank is empty. should be a recall. *tr

Experienced sudden jerking when traveling at highway speeds. the problem was diagnosed as a failed transmission cooler which allowed coolant to mix with the transmission fluid, causing internal damage to the radiator and transmission. prior to this, there was nothing amiss with the operation of the vehicle. apparently this is common and even though several complaints have been filed to nhtsa, nissan still claims that there is no defect. based on the number of complaints regarding the exact same issue, please consider issuing a recall. i just bought my truck in dec. 2012 with about 81,000 miles and 4 months and 2,000 miles later, i am on the hook for this defect. *tr

The coolant is mixing with the transmission fluid. it's a known and widespread defect yet nissan ignores it. we paid $14,000 for the truck less than a year ago, but nissan has squeezed us out of any rebate because the truck is over 100,000 miles. now we have to pay another $7,000 to fix it. that's wrong. they should fix it no matter how old. *tr

$6219.70 for a remanufactured transmission because i'm ~2000 miles out of their recently "extended" warranty. transmission and radiator/cooling system were recommended to be replaced by nissan today because of contamination of transmission fluid by a (known but not recalled) defective transmission cooler line. at approximately 98,000k the truck began to experience vibration with overdrive engaged. it felt like driving over rumble strips also, the truck had no heat when idling. i took it to a qualified local mechanic and had the radiator flushed. that corrected the heat issue. it was recommended to take the truck to a transmission shop to look at the issue. i drive the truck daily to/from work and travel with my 3 daughters to and from school. my next opportunity was about 6 weeks later and i took it to nissan. there was a recent class action suit regarding this issue and "an extension was offered which would repair the issue for $3000.00. this covered cars up to 100k. because nissan did not diagnose this issue until i was at 102,200 miles, a low level call center denied the repair. rather than drive the 10,000 miles per year that is apparently acceptable to nissan, i drive roughly 12,750. that extra 35 miles per day makes it so that i have to pay an additional $3219.70 for something that i should be paying nothing for. the fix for the issue that destroyed my transmission is actually a roughly $500 repair or less than $100 for a diy'er. nissan was aware of this issue and should have issued a recall before their "customers" transmissions started destroying themselves. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he attempted to accelerate but the vehicle failed to respond. the contact mentioned that there was an increase in engine rpms and the maintenance required warning message illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 106,000. *tr

Coming home from work the truck started to overheat and the transmission started to skip. i had to turn on the heater to keep the truck from overheating and then the transmission started to engage and disengage. the problem is that the antifreeze is leaking in to the transmission. this is a known problem with nissan, but they are not fixing the problem. i have three children that are in the truck with me. if that transmission breaks and can cause major problems. nissan needs to replace the parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the slip warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the radiator coolant hose was leaking and the cam shaft position sensor was defective. as a result, both components were replaced however, the remedy failed to repair the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who stated that there was transmission fluid found in the radiator and due to the failure, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would cover a portion of the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 74,494. *tr

Radiator leaked into the transmission. we had to replace transmission. nissan would not stand behind anything since it happened at 111k miles rather than under 100k. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission. she was also informed that the radiator and the transmission would both need to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 123,000.

I was in the turning lane, needing to cross the intersection, light turned got a flashing yellow light , pressed gas and heard a big bang, then the truck was just stopped in the middle of the lanes with cars approaching. luckily the approaching drivers were aware of my presence and no vehicles hit us. when it was ok to move the truck, myself and 2 other drivers helped push it clear. after examining the vehicle i noticed mustard yellow substance in the radiator overfill and one of the guys that help push looked at the transmission fluid to find a strawberry milkshake color fluid in there. after being examined by a mechanic it was determined the radiator was leaking fluid into the transmission. the nissan dealer said the truck doesn't fall into any warranty, so it will cost me 7000 to fix.so needless to say this situation could have been extremely dangerous to me, my family and to the other drivers if they hadn't been paying attention. it's sad to say that nissan is letting this happen to its drivers, over a 100 dollar radiator costing us thousands of dollars to fix and how long before someone is killed. *tr

My vehicle has developed a vibration while i am driving which has been very uncomfortable, however, nothing major in the performance of the vehicle, however, now my vehicle has decided to randomly turn off while driving. this is extremely dangerous and could cause an accident. i took it to the nissan dealership and they said that they found trans fluid mixing with coolant due to leaking trans cooler in radiator and the total cost would come out to $5,000. i am unable to afford this bill so i have not been able to repair my vehicle. *tr

My vehicle began jolting at highway speeds due to the transmission slipping gears. i had fears that my trucks gear would lock up on the hwy so i took it to the shop. this occurs nearly every time i take the vehicle on the highway. just found out from my mechanic that it is common in these trucks to have coolant leak into the transmission and destroy it. appears to be the issue with my truck. *tr

While traveling in rush hour traffic my 2005 nissan frontier started to loss power and i was almost hit by 3 other vehicles when the truck stopped moving in the traffic. i had it towed to reliable mechanic and was notified by him that there was radiator fluid in the transmission and that this has become a growing issues with nissan between 2005-2010 model pathfinders, xterras,and frontiers. this is the third nissan frontier i have owned and i sing the praises of nissan to everyone i know, i am shocked to see how many complaints have been filed and still nissan acts irresponsible and refuses to recall this issue it is a $3800 repair and nissan knows it is rampant in these models. i am very disappointed in nissan this is no way to treat their loyal following makes more sense putting the $3800 towards a new toyota pickup. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. the contact had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that radiator coolant leaked into the transmission and caused the failure. the failure and current mileages were 101,500. mah

After filling truck up with gas the fuel gauge did not register full. after driving a few miles down the road the check engine light came on and the gas gauge went to empty. mechanic checked the the check engine code, which was a fuel sensor error. the mechanic reset the check engine. after several miles the gas gauge started working again. it has been this way for six months now. every time i fill my truck up with gas it does not register full. a few miles later the gas gauge goes to empty and the check engine light comes on. after several miles (varies from approximately 20 to 100 miles) the fuel gauge starts working again. sometimes it not a matter of miles but time. fill my truck up, gas gauge goes to empty, park my truck at the airport for a few days and when i get back the fuel gauge works. *tr

At about 85,000 miles on the truck, while cruising at around 40 mph the gears dropped and stuttered. i brought it to the dealership and they documented my concern and the incident. they did a diagnostic and only came up with a fuel gauge malfunction and replace it for $475. at 90,000 miles i described the same concern, which they documented, at a lower mph and they flushed/replaced trans and radiator fluid and replaced the radiator itself for $1600. i am now being told that the entire transmission needs to be replaced for approximately $6000. nissan has to do something about this, it stands to reason that the cause of the transmission malfunction is due to coolant getting into a lubricant. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the transmission began to slip gears with hesitation. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnosis, in which both advised the contact that the transmission would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. updated 04/24/13 *bf the consumer was informed the radiator was the cause of the problems with the transmission. updated 06/13/13

While traveling on the #1 lane at approximately 70mph on the 60 east freeway close to the intersection of the 57 north freeway connector, i lost full power and was forced to make an emergency exit narrowly missing several trucks and cars in the process. after limping home and letting the vehicle sit for a few days, i took the truck to puente hills nissan complaining that i lose power once the transmission comes to temperature and that i needed them to asses the damage at a cost to me of $130. their evaluation eventually concluded that the radiator had ruptured causing coolant to leak into the transmission thereby damaging it beyond repair. they quoted me approximately $4,500 for the repair which mainly included labor, tax, a replacement transmission, a new radiator, and all necessary hoses and parts. i was able to drive the vehicle but approximately 1.5 miles from my home, i lost power once again and was forced to have the vehicle towed the rest of the way. the vehicle is no longer safe to drive at all at this point. *tr

When i was driving down the road and at about 45 to 50 mph, my transmission went out leaving the truck powerless and not being able to make it to a safe place to pull over! i was stranded in the middle of the road, which was a death trap not only for myself but for my wife or daughter as well. i began checking the fluids and i discovered the transmission fluid was a burnt brown strawberry milk shake color. i was very confused about the color of my transmission fluid so i hopped on google to research problems with frontiers transmission. i found list of complaints of the same issue i had just experienced. i immediately called the dealership in gainesville ga. i asked the tech if the truck had any recalls. the tech stated that there where 2 recalls. i asked him if there was any known problems with the radiator and transmission, and of course no was the response. i inquired about the issues i discovered. the tech then replied "well nissan did extend there warranty on that problem". he told me to call nissan n. america. the nissan representative asked all the questions the dealership did and asked about the miles. i replied 101570. the rep. stated he was sorry i was out of all extended warranty plans. i asked him just because i am 1500 miles over you guys cant help me? the representative replied that it was out of their extended warranty window, so he was sorry they can not assist me. then he gave me a number to the radiator and transmission hot line. i replied to him by stating, wow this is that big of a problem that nissan specifically has a hotline for the situation? the representative just hang up. i then called the 1877-208-9275 radiator and coolant assist line. they where closed because of martin luther king day. my argument is why has nissan not made a recall about this safety issue? *tr

Discovery of an apparently known issue of failed radiator in this vehicle that contaminates the coolant and transmission fluid resulting in failed transmission requiring replacement of it as well as the radiators. surprised and extremely disappointed to find this issue happening to my vehicle which i purchased new from this dealer and loyally had the vehicle serviced and maintained at the same place of purchase. this apparently is a known issue and yet my vehicle was never checked for this problem at any of my maintenance intervals by the service department. the initial revealing of the problem was presented to me at full price of the repair. after expressing my disappointment in the findings and the quality of the vehicle to the service department i received a call back stating that i could call the customer care and have the repair performed with a co-pay of $3000 of the $6400 quoted repair. still unhappy about what i was facing for a vehicle that had not yet reached 100k miles, i was left with no option but to call and go with the offer of partial payment. this is the second major repair i have had to have, first being replacement of timing chain at approximately 80k miles at a cost of $1500. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier has had the transmission/radiator problems that are numerously evident from doing my research. it is in the shop at the present time. the minimum repair cost at this time is $3000.00. if certain other parts are needed to be replaced it could be quite a bit higher. *tr

Transmission and radiator/cooling system to be replaced due to contamination of transmission by radiator fluid. routine maintenance performed regularly. at 98,000 miles began to experience sporadic vibration when driving, was diagnosed with above state issue. i use the truck to commute with my children everyday on the interstate, while i am thankful that the transmission has not stopped functioning, it has put us at greater risk than usual with a compromised transmission. to have both systems replaced, i have been given "an opportunity" to provide a "co-pay" of $3000.00. i paid nissan once for a functional and reliable transmission and cooling system, i resent having to pay an additional $3000.00 for a design flaw made by nissan. as a consumer, $3000.00 is the type of money used as a down payment for a new car, not what i expect to pay as "routine maintenance" on a vehicle with less than 100,000 miles on it. my payment would have been lower if mileage were lower. it is my understanding that the corrosion happens over time, i'm not sure how much time it takes, but i feel certain it was thousands of miles ago. if i had been made aware of the issue earlier, i could have addressed it, possibly with less damage to my vehicle, less safety/risk to my family, and certainly at less cost regarding the "copay" for me as the copay is based on mileage on the vehicle. the heater has never blown warm air when idling, which is one of the few early signs of this issue from what i understand. this indicates to me that problem has existed for most of the life of the truck. *tr

While just merging onto the brooklyn queens expressway in brooklyn at aprox 50 mph with no previous warning signs to any vehicle problem the transmission went out of gear almost causing a rear end collision. had to put hazards on and coast across 3 lanes since it was a left lane merge. vehicle slowed to aprox 20 mph when transmission began to catch again and was able to exit bqe to a safe location. brought to dealership and was diagnosed with anti freeze mixing with transmission fluid which is a well known problem now with nissan. it could of all been avoided if radiator was recalled by nissan prior. *tr

Suddenly my truck appeared to have no power; could not accelerate up to traffic speed or effectively get across an intersection. it was scary and dangerous as this could have easily caused an accident. the "service engine soon" light came on and i promptly took my 2005 nissan frontier nismo v6 to my local nissan dealer for service. i had just had the full 90k mile service with radiator flush and no issues where reported to me. so i was shocked when they told me that it needed to have both the radiator and transmission replaced due to "fluids mixing". antifreeze and water from the radiator had leaked into the transmission and destroyed it. and i was further shocked and angry that it would cost me $3k even after nissan's "extended warranty". (i don't have this kind of money lying around to dump into my 7+ year old truck, that i had bought new in '05.) this is a catastrophic defect in the design - known by the manufacturer and should be made right by the manufacturer. i've found that there are hundreds of complaints about this same issue across the internet for other 2005-2010 frontiers, pathfinders and xterras. nissan needs to do their consumers right, or risk loosing loyalty. up until now, i've been really happy with my truck, my service dealer and nissan, but now i'll be looking at other brands that back their products and consumers better. *tr

I purchased my 2005 nissan frontier at approx. 95k in february. the test drives were fine, the car sounded and drove perfectly fine for a few months. it recently began to start shifting roughly . the nissan dealership i purchased the car from did something to cover up the issue which was obviously why they were trying to sell it before 100k and i got burned on it. i purchased the truck from marietta, ga at team nissan. i didn't get it checked until now, but have since discovered the numerous complaints of a recall related to radiator antifreeze leaking into the transmission and causing failure of both. this is a safety issue and it really does baffle me that a whole generation of nissan vehicles from 2005-2010 have this issue and that it could caused some accidents due to high speed transmission failure. i see this as being a safety issue on the same scale as the toyota issues of a few years back. to have this be a limited warranty recall is disgraceful. you can believe nissan knows exactly when these incidents are likely to occur so they extended their coverage up to that point and they fail thereafter. not to mention that the current recall does not seem to include issues it causes to the transmission. my truck as you can see is out of the extended warranty for the radiator and was when i purchased it. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier began shifting hard noticeably. i took it to a trusted mechanic to evaluate the cause and learned that there is contamination in the transmission fluid. coolant from the radiator has leaked into the transmission body, resulting in contamination and corrosion. at this time the transmission still functions, but will not continue to do so for long. this issue requires the replacement of both the radiator and the transmission with an estimated cost of $3,800. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that after refueling, the fuel level indicator provided an inaccurate reading of empty. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 57,000.

Coolant leaked into transmission fluid and destroyed transmission. *tr

Nissan has a known problem with the radiator and transmission. the date listed is merely the date we discovered the issue. before jan 31, 2012 we knew nothing about this problem. it is a safety issue. you don't know if this has happened to your truck until it overheats and you find out the fluids have mixed. replace the radiator. flush the fluids (3 or more times, since the fluid is now like purple soft serve ice cream). then the real troubles begin.. it slips out of gear while driving at 70 mph and the only option is to pull over, turn the truck off, remove the key, then restart the truck and hope it works. this is really dangerous on the highway at the higher speeds but also unsafe on the side roads or in stop and go traffic. i take my kids to school 3.6 miles each way. i have to stop and restart the truck at least 3 times during the round trip. speed doesn't matter. you stop at a red light and have know idea if it is going to go when you push the gas or not. pulling out into traffic can be very dangerous since you have to go and you find out you can't. there have been several "warranty extentions" issued by nissan on our truck that we were not aware of until after making the repairs on our own dime. there is a "warrany extention" for this issue due to a class action lawsuit but it does nothing for a lot of the owners since many are over the "extention mileage". i try to never drive the truck on busy roads without shoulders or turn lanes, i fear red lights and traffic but stop signs are the worst... i never know if the transmission is going to work or not. all because a known faulty radiator cracked and leaked fluid into the transmission. but, i'm over the extended mileage so i'm expected to pay over $5k to fix a known issue. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier with a 140,000 on it's been a good truck up till know. so it just sits in the yard collecting dust.going to cost about $6000 to fix. this is something they should fix,for they knew they got problems with these radiator in these trucks and suv.and the transmission too help please now i am laid off so i do not have work or money to fix this truck so nissan has to fixed for free help all those who pass the 80,000 miles and i still need to make 7 more payments on it. *tr

While driving at a speed of 60-65 on the highway my 2005 nissan frontier feels like the transmission slips out of gear and starts to grind. this occurs only under acceleration and i do not mean hard acceleration. i am simply at a cruising speed on the highway and trying to simply maintain a speed and the noise occurs daily. i am not positive that the noise is coming from the transmission because i am no mechanic, but the sound is a grinding sound which means it is a gear grinding somewhere. i took the vehicle to a nissan dealer three times and all i was told is that the transmission is okay. i do not have a service engine light on so maybe that is the reason, but i was able to show the dealer the noise and still no help. all i wanted when i bought this truck is a reliable car and i do not have one. nissan should be held responsible for putting out a subpar product. i know based on the online forums that i am not alone in these issues with the truck. *tr

My transmission is slipping. i have been told by a dealer i have radiator fluid in my transmission fluid. apparently, this is a known problem with certain model year nissan vehicles, due to a break in a transmission line that runs through the radiator. please force nissan to recall and repair this issue!!! *tr

Transmission stuck in high and slipping. i checked the dipstick and found that fluid was gray and watery. with metal shavings on the end of the dipstick.. *tr

Fuel sensor will show 1/4 tank of gasoline and low fuel light will come on and gauge will show empty shortly after. *tr

In the month of september, 2012 i noticed my 2005 nissan frontier started stalling out at intersections and red lights. when i attempted to accelerate the vehicle would not go, i had to really press down on the accelerator to get it going. so this continued for about a week, then i began to hear a thumping sound coming from the transmission so i took it to a local maintenance shop and they ran a test on it and they said that the transmission was bad. then i took it to another shop this was a recommended transmission shop and they ran test on it and they said they could not figure out what's was wrong with it. they recommended that i take it to an electrical shop so i did. the electrical shop told me that the computer inside the transmission was not working. i then took it to a nissan dealership and had their service department check it out, the service manager told me that the transmission had radiator coolant in it and that it along with the radiator had to be replace. the total cost would be $4800. i was devastated and call nissan consumer affairs office and reported the problem to them. they told me that they would look into and get back with me. two days later they called me back and informed me that there was nothing they could do because the warranty had expired. this is a safety issue because it could cause in accident if the vehicle stalls out in traffic. *tr

I took my frontier truck in for a 120000 mile schedule maintenance check and oil change. the deal told me that the radiator coolant and transmission fluid had mixed together due to a problem with the radiator. i was told that they would flush the radiator and transmission and try to clean out most of the mixed fluid. i was informed that i need to replace the radiator and transmission might have to be also replaced. the cost for the replacement would be around $8400. i began to do some research into the problem and found out that nissan know that there was a problem with the radiator and that the fluid could leak into the transmission and damage the transmission. i saw that nissan would extend the warrant to cover the cost if you had less that 8 years and 80000 miles. this warrant would now help me, due tot the fact i have almost 119000 miles on my truck. i think if nissan knew about this problem they would have a recall on all frontiers, pathfinders and xterras from 2005-2010 and pay for them to be fixed . it will cost me over $6000 to have a new transmission put into my frontier truck. my truck is a 2005 frontier le. i am having the radiator assy replaced ($991.84) oil cooler assy replaced ($498.49) transmission and cooling system flushed ($421.52). the 120000 mile service a/t will cost me $400. i am going to search around to see how much a new transmission for my truck would cost. the dealer said the cost for replacing my transmission would be $6155.14. they would sell me the transmission for their cost which would save me $925. i think that nissan should a lease help pay for half or 2/3 of the cost for me to get my truck fixed. *tr

Brought vehicle in to mechanic because of rough sound happening occasionally. it turns out it was the transmission, and that radiator fluid leaked into transmission which has caused transmission issues. cost to repair will be approximately $4,000. this should not happen to a vehicle with 66,000 miles. *tr

Had to replace radiator and transmission. fluids leaked between the two. *tr

Service engine soon light came on and the fuel gauge started going wacky and ultimately showed empty eventhough i had 1/2 tank of gas. light would not go out, so i researched the issue on the internet and found that it is a known issue on my nissan truck. there is even a service bulletin out on it. so, off i went and took it into my nissan service department and they said the code p0463 was a fuel sensing unit that they would repair for over $350. i see this as a safety issue, since my wife drives the truck and if she is unable to correctly determine how much fuel is in the truck she runs the risk of running out of gas in traffic or maybe even in an unsafe neighborhood. *tr

While driving my frontier, the transmission starting making noise. it started slipping when i was taking off, after having stopped for a red light. then the service light and indicator lights came on. i could tell that 2nd gear was gone. the truck was towed to a certified nissan dealer. they informed me that the truck was not covered under warranty and gave me a $5190 estimate. this does not include the $300 for the rental i have had to get for this first week, or the $101 for the towing and diagnostic testing. i have since discovered that the coolant was leaked into the transmission and has caused it to fail. i have also learned that hundreds, if not thousands, have registered complaints that this was due to a radiator failure that was known by nissan. i did not receive a recall notice or any other notification concerning this problem. i called nissan consumer affairs and received a case number. after 24 hrs. they called to tell me that they had extended the warranties on the radiators up to 8 yrs. and 80,000 miles, but that they would not be able to help me with my case. i have since found out online that nissan did not issue recalls on this. my truck had been properly serviced at my nissan dealership, and both the radiator and transmission was flushed at 30,000 and 60,000 miles. the power-steering was also flushed at 60,000 miles. i believe my dealership should have made me aware of the problem when my truck was in for servicing, and then i could have had the radiator taken care of under the warranty period before all the transmission damage was done. and nissan should have issued a safety recall, as my truck stopped at 35 mph; and was almost rear ended. i would have normally been on the highway, except once the noise started, i decided to take an alternate route in order to get my vehicle to a safe area. nissan should have to pay for this period! *tr

Stopped on hill behind another vehicle, they took off, i tried to pull up to stop sign but had no forward movement. luckily no one was behind me so i backed down to a driveway to get out of the road. i had reverse at this time. after trying to figure out what happened, i put truck into gear and drove the five miles to work. service engine soon light came on. left work and had no problems until my driveway, steep incline and again no forward movement. no reverse this time. had it towed to transmission shop and they have diagnosed that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. surprise! i did not receive a letter from nissan last year. they should recall and pay for all the charges. they know there is a problem and don't want to own up to their failure to provide a safe vehicle. hope the nhtsa looks into the problems with the nissan vehicles. i was happy i wasn't on an inter-state. no indication of a problem until i had no forward movement! very dangerous for everyone on the road! *tr

Was traveling at 55mph in my 2005 nissan frontier when it was as if the transmission was put in neutral. had to stop in the highway, nowhere to pull off. as luck would have it was near my destination and managed to get there going about 10 to 15mph. it was at night so luckily not much traffic when it occurred. towed to dealership next day and was told the radiator failed and coolant was allowed to enter transmission thus also causing transmission failure. vehicle had exceeded the 80,000 mile warranty but also found out that warranty had been extended from the original 36,000 mile warranty because of problems. only the radiator and transmission were issued the 80,000 extended warranty, but my vehicle had 95,994 miles thus no warranty coverage, and repair cost would run $6,900.00. contacted nissan consumer affairs but was denied reimbursement. although dealership worked with me and got the price down to $4,800.00 this is a major expense to me on a vehicle that should have been taken care of by the nissan corp., due to the large number of complaints about this exact problem on vehicles with more than 80,000 miles. have yet to find any consumer that has been compensated for this problem. *tr

This problem is in the automatic transmission. due to nissan producing a faulty and very poorly engineered cooling system for the 2005 nissan frontier, pathfinder, and xterra automatic transmissions they eventually get contaminated with radiator coolant and makes the transmission slip and clunk during shifting. mine slips from 2nd into third and when i accelerate in any gear. there is no power unless i baby it along. this has been hazardous twice now when entering the freeway and changing lanes. a semi-truck was in the lane i needed to get into and i could not accelerate enough to merge properly. nissan refuses to admit the problem is theirs even though the consumer complaints are numerous. if you are not already aware of this just go online and you will find horror stories from people with the same problem. *tr

The problem began with a growling noise accompanied by a shuddering sensation. i had the problem diagnosed at the dealership as transmission fluid contamination. they advised me to take the vehicle out of service for repairs at an estimated cost of $6500. i could not afford this so i had my local asme certified mechanic replace the radiator and power flush the transmission at a cost of $900. the problem persists and i expect a catastrophic transmission failure at any time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 45 mph up an incline, the transmission failed to down shift. there were no prior warnings. the failure only occurred when driving up an incline. the contact replaced the radiator and there was no longer a malfunction with the transmission. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

Transmission cooler failing and contaminating the transmission, repaired transmission cost was more that i can paid, fixed anyway but still not 100% good, haven't bought a new radiator, don't want the same problem again. *tr i hope this will be a recall so i can have my transmission repair by nissan and a radiator replace.

I was traveling back from a trip in my 2005 nissan frontier. coming over a mountian pass i let up on the gas to coast and the rear end of the vehicle starting shacking so bad that i almost drove off the road. i had to decrease my speed because i could not travel the posted speed limit safetly. i have not driven this vehicle on the freeway since because i am concerned for the vehicle and that it could seize up and cause and accident. *tr

Transmission oil cooling lines inside radiator failed, contaminating the transmission, radiator, and engine. transmission and radiator need replaced, engine needs flushed, $6,000 estimate. nissan refuses to help with payment even though they are aware of a rampant problem. they increased the warranty to 80,000 miles, but i have 88,000 miles on the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start. the contact believed that the ittm sensor had failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 66,000.

I notice there was a milky substance in the radiator of my truck. after doing some research on line it looks like a lot of nissan frontier owners have the same problem. i called two nissan dealers near my house (garden grove and costa mesa) and they are well aware of this problem. i also called about seven independent transmission repair shops and most of them are aware of this problem. nissan dealers say they would charge me around $7000 to make the repairs. the independent shops said they would charge me anywhere from $2000 to $3500 to rebuilt the transmission. i cannot afford to have my truck fixed at this time and am looking to make nissan usa responsible for this. i called nissan and they said i need to have the truck inspected at the nissan dealer and the chances of them taking liability for a faulty radiator are slim. my truck has a little over 107,000 miles on it which is over the 80,000/8 year warranty. i would like to make others that are facing the same situation aware of nissan's negligence. nissan as lost a customer and many others as i am working hard to let as many people as i can avoid making a nissan purchase. if nissan does not take responsibility for this i will be looking for others like me to boycott nissan automobiles! *tr

I am having a fuel sending unit problem. same problem nissan is having with other nissan trucks and they have recalled the newer models for replace at no cost to the customer. on my 2005 they offer no help at all. they know sending unit is defective. this problem of maybe running out of gas and being rear ended i think is a safety concern. nissan should repair all trucks that they have defective parts in. i have had no accidents. *tr

Nissan has a know radiator problem. internal leakage into the transmission cooler. causes catastrophic transmission failure. pulling away from stop sign. transmission shifted hard twice. then had no forward motion, engine would rev up, but not move the vehical. truck has 100,000 mile nissan extended powertrain warranty. was first told by the dealer. 100% covered. less than an hour later, was told not covered. cost $5000 plus. contacted nissan customer service. gabby at nissan siad they would look into it. took a week for them to finally call back. they asked me to cover $2000. they would not cover the whole bill, even though it is a known defect. and the truck has the extended warranty. i paid $2192.43 to have the transmission and defective radiator replaced. asked if the radiator was an updated part. waiting on a call to find out if it is a better radiator or just a new one with the same defect. right now. its a ticking time bomb, if the failure occured in traffic on an interstate, a major crash could have happened. *tr

2005 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to malfunction in the radiator leaking, that resulted in completely damaging the vehicle's transmission *tgw

I have had my 2005 nissan frontier for 3 months and the fuel sending unit has gone out. i have been researching all it has happened to many of the owners. it is not right for the nissan to place faulting parts and make the owners pay between $400 and $700 to repair it. *tr

Fuel gauge inaccuracy - nissan chose not to include model year 2005 frontiers in a voluntary safety recall campaign that was issued on 2006 and 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles (campaign id# pc 042). in the alternative, nissan extended the warranty of 2005 models from 36 to 72 months. my 2005 vehicle is now exhibiting the condition the condition wherein the fuel gage reads one quarter tank, when the tank is actually empty. this resulted in an out of fuel incident occurring on the highway, a near accident and subsequently being stranded awaiting roadside assistance. although my vehicle only has 41,000 miles - it has been 78 months since purchase and nissan is denying my request for coverage of the repair cost. had nissan rightly informed me of the condition via inclusion in the recall campaign - i would have had the defective fuel sending unit replaced immediately. instead i am being forced to cover the cost of repair for this safety defect. i therefore am requesting reimbursement for my related expenses. *tr

In november 2010 my transmission failed and had to be replaced. 3 months after having the transmission replaced i started having problems with the new transmission, i discovered i had to have the radiator replaced but it was too late. the new transmission has been ruin due to a faulty radiator install in the 2005 frontiers by nissan. *tr

Gradual failure of transmission due to ruptured transmission cooler inside radiator allowing coolant into transmission fluid. symptom started as small vibration and numerous service attempts could not identify problem. had transmission flushed and service center did not mention any discoloration of fluid or other problem. had radiator drained and flushed and thermostat replaced,service center did not cite any discoloration of fluid. transmission now bucks heavily and web research uncovered the problem with similiar make and model vehicle. *kb

Was stopped at red light went to pull off transmission slipped and check engine light came on. had engine checked and it had a code of p1754 for transmission solenoid. check code on internet and saw where it was a problem nissan had with a cracked radiator. took to radiator shop and he said radiator was cracked and fluid from radiator and transmission was mixing together had radiator replaced and took truck to nissan to have transmission check, they said transmission was damaged by antifreeze and it has to be replaced. *tr

At 60mph on a slight grade, the truck began to shake. at first i thought it was chatter bumps, but the shaking increased over a couple of days and began to happen at low speeds. according to the mechanic, radiator was leaking into transmission and destroyed the transmission. have attempted to fix by reparing radiator and flushing transmission. neither has helped. *tr

Radiator failed/cracked and coolant leaked into the transmission and destroyed the transmission. *tr *js

Experienced vibrations in the suspension at approximately 55mph. over the next couple of months, the vibrations became progressively worse. i took the truck to the nissan dealer for repairs. i was told this was a transmission failure caused by a design problem where the radiator fluid over time contaminates the transmission fluid. the nissan dealer stated the repairs called for complete replacement of the transmission and radiator. the repairs were done at a cost of $5,375.28. since this transmission and radiator failure was caused by a design problem, i contacted nissan consumer affairs to request that they compensate me for the cost of repairs. they refused to cover the cost of repairs, stating that the warranty period had expired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that transmission fluid entered the radiator and the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission. as a result, the transmission and the radiator would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 87,000.

My 2005 frontier started stuttering and not accelerating as normal. i was trying to get onto the freeway and my truck would not go past about 45 mph. i got off the freeway and took side roads back home. after numerous phone calls to nissan to try to fix this problem i looked online and found out that the most common problem with this vehicle is transmission fluid mixing with coolant from the radiator and causing the transmission to fail. i took my truck to a nissan dealership where they told me there wasn't a problem with my transmission fluid and it was fine. i then took my truck to another mechanic who told me the problem was the mixing of the two fluids. this problem could have potentially caused an accident on the freeway, as my truck's maximum speed was 20 mph less that the speed limit, and my truck could have potentially stopped all together. i'm just glad none of that happened, but i'm sure someone else is not going to be so lucky. *tr

A defective fuel sensor on a vehicle with less than 45k miles. the gas gauge gives improper readings and the service engine light is continuously on. *tr

I purchased a 2005 nissan frontier in 2006. in 2010 i noticed my service engine soon light came on. i took my truck to a mechanic who put it on the computer to see what is going on. the computer read that the sensors were bad. i replaced all the sensors myself and still have the same problem. i have been reading online that this is a big issue with frontiers. it's definitely a safety hazard and causes problems when trying to get the truck to pass inspection. there needs to be a warning when an issue like this is happening for consumers. *tr

2005 nissan frontier 4x4 crew cab. poor design of tailgate hinge assembly drivers side, appears that was designed to withstand lighter tailgate. as i understand nissan has redesigned and changed tailgate assembly for 2006 and newer models. my wife was driving the truck and noticed the vehicle following came to a complete stop since the tailgate on my truck was dragging on the road and held partially still connected to truck body with cable assembly. hinge appeared cracked and pulled from body of truck. tailgate was always in locked position since we have issues with thieves in our area and was still in locked position when i took it out of truck bed. obviously at higher speeds the failure of the hinge assembly could compromise the safety of following vehicles in the event the tailgate became removed and fell off onto roadway. *tr

Truck would not shift into drive after backing up. had been having trouble with the od for about a month. it would vibrate or rumble at speeds of around 60mph. stopped using the od and it seemed ok until yesterday. checked coolant for transmission fluid like everyone else with the same problem and there it was. this is very obviously a manufacturers defect with so many people having the same trouble. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph a popping noise emitted from the vehicle and smoke started began to rise from under the instrument panel. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the fire department was notified. the fire department extinguished the fire, but the origin was unknown. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed and the insurance company was notified. the vehicle was then towed to a junk yard. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was unknown.

My gas gauge acting weird erratic. reads full when full but reach half way mark needle will drop to empty. nhtsa info says there was a recall due this but ken graff nissan of riverdale utah refuses to fix unless we pay. notice on web there are many nissan owners with same problems. *kb

"service engine soon" message appeared and fuel gauge failed. code check revealed-po463 fuel level sensor failure. based on internet search most of this nissan product of various years has this problem,- a definite safety issue and nissan refuses to repair under what should be a recall in my opinion. nhtsb should require nissan to repair at no cost to owner. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact was driving 35 when the engine exhibited a decrease in rpms followed by the stalling of the engine. the vehicle restarted after the failure but the rpm were still abnormal. the vehicle was taken the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the wiring harness was corroded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 132,000.

On 1 nov 2001 i was coming back from ajo az. when my engine overheated as i was trying to pass a vehicle. about even with the other vehicle transmission started slipping and i noticed that the engine was over heating. i let off the gas and stopped as soon as i could and was almost rear ended.after stopping i discovered no water in radiator.i filled it from a 5 gallon can of water and made it to a gas station.the mechanic on duty told me that the radiator failed internally and that i had water and antifreeze in the transmission.mechanic told me that he had several pathfinders and a few frontiers with the same problem. i got on line and found hundreds of people with nissans had the same complaint. i called the nissan dealer and they said that that was not the case that they would replace the radiator and flush the transmission and it would be good to go. on line peoples complaints that i found said they were told the same and the transmissions still failed. can i expect a recall to fix this problem?the waranty was up at 98,000 miles. *tr

Nissan has not stood behind their product once so ever. radiator fluid leaked into the transmission causing it to go out. nissan knew about the problem and did not send out a recall for the problem and never did till this day. although they choose to on other problems. its a saftey issue as well and nissan does not seem to care at all. they went on selling cars like normal and choose to leave there past consumers in the dust. not working with or caring about us. i work hard for this truck and nissan does not want to help and wont help one bit. even though its completely due to a manufacturer flaw by nissan as a company and they know it! please help! *tr

Whining noise from front of engine. diagnosed as timing chain tensioner failing. numerous complaints online. dealer covered 300 dollars but after 20 days and 13 phone calls, nissan usa refused to participate in repair or discuss the issue. concern for transmission failure due to coolant leaking into transmission. nissan extended warranty to 80,000 which does very little for those of us that keep our vehicles a long time. *tr

The transmission cooler built into the radiator failed causing coolant and transmission fluid to cross contaminate and cause possible overheat of motor and failure of transmission. tried contacting nissan north america about help fixing it but they refuse to do anything about it because it is out of warranty. getting the radiator and transmission replaced will cost about $5,000. *tt

The cab truck body mount has 6 large washers holding the cab to the truck. while the truck was parked and running 3 of the washers broke off. not sure if the weld failed or what caused them to break loose. will the cab stay on the truck? the truck was parked i heard the bang and looked on the passenger side to find the washers right behind the front passenger tire. ever heard of this happening? i can't wait to hear an excuse from the dealer as to why that happened. contact me anytime!!! *tr

Dear sir or ma'am; i have a nissan frontier 2005 v^ 4.0l engine nismo 4x4 model. it has 91k miles in it and have recently been experiencing sluggishness and a "thud" while in low power (automatic transmission). so i have been reading forums and online sites to get an idea of what the source of the problem maybe. mechanics and auto part stores have diagnosed it as an issue with the transmission brake control valve (internal). my trucks discrepancy might be isolated but what concerns me goes not only for my vehicle but also and more for all these consumers who have reported problems with their radiation+transmission. they have spent money and it seems from their comments nissan dealerships and company have not been able to help or address a known issue (it sounds like a cover-up--hopefully the consumers are accurate in their description). what further concerns me is that they seem to be stuck with their situation and unable to go further. one consumer contacted a local tv stations consumer affairs section and got help. so it seems that what these consumers need is backing from a legitimate institution or agency. if the dealership/company will not listen to their costumers and address the issue (which i believe is a safety issue), perhaps we can get your (nhtsa) help. i propose that nhtsa pls look into this mechanical safety concern and look into possibility of poor materials/manufacturing of some of the nissan frontier components. appreciate your response on this matter. for the consumer concerns/problem descriptions, please reference: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/nissan_frontier.html. *tr

My nissan 2005 frontier has a transmission problem where the radiator is leaking coolant in the transmission. this has caused the vehicle to not change gears properly and is a danger as it does not accelerate as it should. *tr

I drove the frontier to work that morning, then in the afternoon i began my 62 mile commute home. i came to a stop at a traffic light and then when i began to drive again the engine would rev high and accelerate slowly. i made it to a service station where the code p1754 was read on the onboard computer. i was told by the service station that it needed to be looked at, since he didn't see any mechanical issues. the code was cleared and i was able to drive it home. the next morning thinking the problem may have been a glitch in the computer i attempted to drive it down the road, approximately 2 miles into the drive a violent jerk of the truck and i could not accelerate, it was as though the vehicle was in neutral. i made it home and had the vehicle towed to the dealer i bought it from in 2007. they informed me that the transmission cooler had cracked and cross contaminated the radiator and transmission fluids and it would be a 6300.00 dollar repair. i contacted nissan after reading online about multiple issues with this and they said that they had sent a letter out in december notifying owners of the issue. the letter stated that the warranty had been extended to 80,000 miles. due to the fact that neither the dealer nor nissan had taken the time to update the vehicles info showing my ownership, i never received a letter and am beyond the 80,000 miles as are many of the other owners experiencing this issue. nissan admits that the transmission cooler is suffering catastrophic failure in the transmission and radiators, but only on the phone. when you let them know that the transmission fails while on the highway in the middle of traffic, they only offer what seems to be the typical "i am sorry." this problem needs to be corrected and not at the owners expense, since it is a faulty transmission cooler that was used that caused all of the damage. *tr

I have a suffered a transmission failure due to a faulty radiator in my 2005 nissan frontier. coolant has entered the transmission due to radiator failure, thus ruining it. i have had my 2005 nissan frontier in the shop for five weeks and it will cost $4,500 to repair. *tr

2005 nissan frontier. transmission failure.. vehicle shutters around 40 mph and some loud clunking noises when the tranny shifts. dealer tried to blame my brakes. took to transmision shop and was told it would be $5000 to replace tranny because coolant contaminated the transmision. *tt

Took my truck to peltier in tyler for an ecm relay recall. mechanic looked at truck and found that the radiator transmission cooler was leaking anti-freeze into my transmission. was told to replace radiator immediately and flush transmission. did this however transmission went into limp mode and progressively got worse. a mechanic replaced the valve body which cost over $1000 for the part alone and checked the clutch packs in the transmission. clutch packs checked okay however the mechanic could not guarantee that the torque converter was okay. vehicle seemed to drive okay after the repair. now the torque converter seems to be going out and the vehicle will go into the limp mode. i have to disconnect the battery to reset the code and it will drive okay for about 10 miles and the service engine light goes on. when this happens the vehicle goes into the limp mode. my mechanic told me that he thinks the torque converter is shot and will have to be replaced. update as of 07/192011 - mechanic replaced my torque converter and rebuilt transmission. the old torque converter came apart and after pulling the transmission, he saw a lot of metallic shavings on the screen on the valve body. while driving to work on 07/22/2011, i was driving around 70 mph with the cruise control on. all of a sudden my rpm gauge redlined and my transmission went into neutral. i immediately released the cruise control by tapping the brake pedal. with no shoulder on the road at my location, an 18 wheeler was quickly coming up on my rear. i put my flashers on and was able to coast to an exit. the 18 wheeler came within inches hitting my rear end. now my frontier is in dunn's transmission shop in tyler, tx to be repaired. as of this writing, the problem has not been diagnosed but i am sure the problem will be in the valve body since something caused the transmission to go into neutral. probably some metallic material got inside something in the valve body which was replaced in march 2011. *tr

Timing belt tensioner guide failure on a 2005 nissan frontier. less than 60k miles. the tensioner can fail and lead to engine failure at any time. nissan confirms as there is a tsb issued for 2005-2010 trucks, but there is no recall at this time. *tt

Defective transmissions and fuel sensors on nissan trucks. nissan is very aware of these problems but refuses to remedy or repair. my current vehicle is a nissan frontier 2005 but i had the fuel sensor problems on my 2006 nissan xterra as well. pleas see link to consumer affairs complaint page listing hundreds with the same problem; http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/nissan_frontier.html *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier pickup truck. while driving 45 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate into the next gear. the contact would release the accelerator pedal the vehicle speed would increase excessively. the contact was forced to shift into over drive in order to gain control of the vehicle. the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 94,600. the current mileage was 95,000. updated 08/15/11 *bf the contact stated that the problem has since been diagnosed by a nissan dealership as being an intermix of radiant coolant and transmission fluid. this mix ruined the radiator and transmission. updated 06/07/12 *js

2005 nissan frontier le (transmission failure). driving at interstate speed (70mph), transmission failed causing sudden deceleration. failed once, transmission must be replaced. nissan service department is not able to repair due to high demand for parts. possible consequence high speed collision due to sudden deceleration. *tr

My 2005 nissan frontier tailgate hinges have repeatedly failed on me. the cables have been able to keep the tailgate from ending up in the road, so as to not pose a threat to other drivers. *tr

My airbag system had been disabled in my 2005 nissan frontier due to a bad passenger airbag sensor. the repair will be over $1800 and nissan has already agreed to assist in $300 for fixing the problem. my concern is that other nissan vehicles have been recalled for the same problem in the past year but my model has not. they have assumed some of the responsibility by offering me some compensation. i believe that this is a factory defect and should be corrected by nissan to ensure the safety of the vehicle. i would like to add my vehicle has never been in an accident and has always been repaired by a nissan dealer, i have been under review with nissan customer affairs for the past 2 months and have not been able get compensation. *tr

We own a 2005 nissan frontier le king cab. our gas hand does not work and the service engine soon light is constantly on. this is our third nissan king cab with this problem. apparently it is not covered under warranty and is quite expensive to fix. i feel there should be a recall. if we do not get warranty help with this problem, it will be the last nissan for us. *tr

Vibration occurred while shifting. took to dealership pf which they stated problem related to engine coolant getting mixed with transmission oil due to failed cooler inside radiator. costs for rebuilding transmission over $6,000this is obviously a manufacturing or design defect, nothing to do with normal wear and tear. nissan will not reimburse the repair. *tr

In march of 2011, i was operating my 2005 nissan frontier (4-door crew cab, 4x4, nismo package) on a dirt road with one front seat occupant. vehicle came in contact with washboard/rutted section of road, when the side curtain airbags deployed for an unknown reason, resulting in minor injuries and damage to interior of vehicle and immobilization due to lack of safety equipment (seat belts became inoperable). nissan consumer affairs investigated vehicle, and would not pay for repairs, as they "did not find any malfunctions." i am now stuck with a damaged vehicle for a problem i did not cause. *tr

Fuel sending unit problem with my 2005 nissan frontier. causes fuel gauge to be non functional. basically there is no way to tell how much gas i have in my tank. problem started at 59000 miles, i now have 80000. nissan refuses to fix. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle began vibrating extremely hard as it overheated. the contact checked the fluids in the vehicle and found that the coolant, oil and transmission fluids were mixed together in the transmission. the vehicle had not been inspected but the contact believed that the seals fractured on the engine when the vehicle overheated, allowing coolant to enter the transmission. the failure and current mileage was 71,000.

Radiator & transmission failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken for refueling and when the vehicle was restarted, the fuel level gauge displayed an inaccuratly low reading of fuel. the failure recurred sporadically and in addition, the contact stated that the when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would intermittently become stuck in a partially open throttle position. the vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was driving 10 mph and attempting to enter a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. she was unable to maintain control of the vehicle as the vehicle independently jumped the sidewalk and crashed into the cement wall of the school building. the front driver side airbag deployed yet the contact sustained injuries to the face, legs and back. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the failure nor repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 71,000.

Cruise control set at 50 mph, and as car started incline, accelerator engaged abruptly and rpm increased to maximum. multiple attempts to brake and regain control of vehicle. truck went off road on curve and head on collision with tree occurred. driver had both feet on brake, yet was unsuccessful in slowing vehicle.

I owns a 2005 nissan frontier. when i attempted to start my vehicle it would not start. after several attempts and still would not start, i waited a few minutes. while i waited i check with the fuse box and check the terminal wires. then i was able to start the vehicle. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified and informed her that the vehicle was not included in any related recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 11000 and the current mileage was 11500. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier se. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the radiator ruptured. the transmission also began slipping. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the radiator and transmission needed to e replaced as the antifreeze mixed with the transmission fluid. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact noticed that the fuel gauge on the dashboard fluctuated intermittently. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently and the check engine light also illuminated on the dashboard constantly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or to be repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Had been getting some noises from the transmission for a little while, but mechanic never caught the real issue. transmission failed while driving 100km/h, overdrive and 4th gears no longer worked. was able to make it home and do quick internet search where it became obvious that my problem was related to engine coolant getting mixed with transmission oil due to failed cooler inside radiator. opened up radiator cap which confirmed this fact, tranny oil floating on top of the engine coolant. costs for rebuilding transmission over $5,000, hooked up oil to external cooler already in the truck, therefore saved cost of replacing radiator (bypassed this cooler). this is obviously a manufacturing or design defect, nothing do with normal wear and tear. nissan will not reimburse the repair. *tr

Gasoline gauge not working properly in my 2005 nissan frontier truck. every time i fuel up, the gas gauge is "stuck" at low and rises to the full mark about 3 days later and check engine light is always on because of the malfunctioning gas gauge. nissan has offered 5yr/70,000 comprehensive warranty, but my truck is over 70k. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier with general grabber hts brand tires, line size 235/75/r15. the contact stated that the sidewall on three of the tires was prematurely worn. the tires were replaced. the failure mileage was approximately 100 for the tires and 77,000 for the vehicle. updated 3/2/2011 *cn updated 04/29/11

I own a 2005 nissan frontier w/~91,000 miles. a few weeks ago the fuel gauge stopped working correctly. the fuel level reading varies from a low fuel warning light to ¾ full with each time the truck is restarted. the "service engine soon" warning light goes on and off with each restart. the nissan 'recall' for this problem is restricted to such a low mileage, that many vehicle owners are stuck either living with the problem or paying over $450 out of pocket to have it repaired. so much for their interest in building any brand loyalty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that there was an internal leak in the radiator while spilled onto the transmission and caused it to fail. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 150,000.

I have a 2005 nissan frontier. during the recent cold mornings i have noticed a buzzing/whinning noise when i started my truck. i took the vehicle into the dealership and later found out i needed a new timing chain. this was a huge surprise since i followed all of the maintenance requirements and only have 59,000 miles. i also found out that this is a known problem with my model year and unfortunately i was less than 20 days outside of my warranty period and nissan would not pick up the cost which were estimate to be $1,300. i called nissan corporate to see if they would still honor the warranty since it was a known problem, however, they said they were strict with their warranties and since i was technically outside of the warranty they would not pick up the costs or help out. the service i received was terrible and after doing some research it sounds like there are many other people out there that have had some same issue with the model year vehicle i have. all nissan told me i could do was save my receipts incase there was a recall in the future. *tr

2005 nissan frontier ipdm module defective causing car to shut off unexpectedly while driving under normal circumstances in traffic. can cause serious accident as the vehicle looses power completely in the middle of traffic at any speed in which you can no longer have the ability to safely maneuver the vehicle. as a consequence, other cars may not be able to or have the time to move around your vehicle in time. there are great numbers of people complaining about this same ipdm issue on many nissans on the internet. this is could lead to serious accidents or someone loosing their life. it happened to me while entering a busy highway and the car lost power suddenly and shut off. i was left helpless with oncoming traffic behind me. i was lucky i was not struck. nissan dealer confirmed it was the ipdm. this a wide problem with nissan vehicles. *tr

I have a 2005 nissan frontier, i received a recall notice at 95,000 miles for the fuel gauge not working properly, problem is they only warranty the part to 75000 miles. the issue didn't start until 90,0000 miles. *tr

Buzzing/whining noise from timing chain area nissan is fully aware of the problem under tsb number 07042 dated july 11, 2007 nhtsa# 10022421. *tr

Received warranty extension letter from nissan on my 2005 nissan frontier regarding an issue with the fuel sending unit which has caused my fuel gauge to inaccurately display the amount of fuel in my vehicle. like all other owners my warranty has expired! when i purchased the vehicle it already had around 70,000 miles and that was in 2007. i just recieved the notice from nissan within the last month of 2010. the ntsa should investigate this matter and demand a nationwide recall on this item from nissan. this is clearly a safety issue for nissan owners and obviously a defective part! it is pretty clear that nissan realized there was a problem and decided the least costly response would be to extend the warranty on this model vehicle, knowing fully well that most owners would not qualify for the extended warranty protection. i urge all owners of this model nissan to first and foremost file a complaint with ntsa and also call your elected representatives and see if they will investigate this matter. in addition i urge all owners of nissan automobiles to refuse to buy any additional vehicles from nissan. in addition please let your friends know that while nissan talks a good game, the bottom line is they don't back their product!!!! at this point nissan refused to replace item free of cost and i have not had the item replaced yet due to the cost involved. nissan refused to fix item under warranty, stating my vehicle is out of warranty! this is absured and the government should step in and help consumers with this matter. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. when she attempted to start the vehicle it would not start. after several attempts, she waited a few minutes and she was able to start the vehicle. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified and informed her that the vehicle was not included in any related recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

2005 frontier ran out of gas due to defective sensor. took into dealer and the dealer held car hostage until diagnosticfee was paid. told it was a defective ipdm. looked around and this is a common problem dealership understands. truck broke down while driving and would not start major safety issue. *tr

I owned a nissan frontier 2005 and just lately i noticed the fuel gauge assy not working when i put full tank fuel and yet the gauge still reads zero. i received a notice from nissan that indeed there was a recall on 2005 frontier for fuel gauge failures. i brought my car to the nearest nissan repair shop and but they don't acknowledge that this is covered under the recall since my mileage is more than 90k miles and they said the recall had lapse already. i refuted that i just received the letter last week and how come it has lapsed already. but still they ask me to pay more that $400 for the repair. *tr

On my 2005 nissan frontier truck the "service engine soon" lights comes on and the fuel gauge does not read the correct fuel level. one cannot tell how many miles are left in driving on the tank of fuel due to improper reports by the on-board computer along with the improper reading on the fuel gauge, creating a hazardous condition for travel, especially during night driving and in mountain pass conditions in winter. diagnostics indicate a faulty fuel sensor, but nissan refuses to replace as the current recall only goes to 72k miles. this problem started past 81k miles on my vehicle. it is apparent this problem is systemic and a real issue that nissan is hard-bent on not covering, if they don't have to. they told me there was nothing they would do as my truck has too many miles on it. i advised them that they should cover the issue, given its quite apparent there is a systemic problem at hand. the nissan representative told me there was nothing they could do as the recall does not extend that far out and they are not required to fix it, i believe they should be made to fix the problem. *tr

Fuel level sending unit malfunctioned on nissan frontier 2005 and caused vehicle to run out of gas on interstate. cost to replace was 700 dollars from dealer. have not replaced yet. fuel gauge shows empty tank to half full regardless of actual gas volume residing in the tank. *tr

The fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan frontier is erratic and not correct. i have a service engine soon light on now. the code is p0463 fuel level sensor. nissan currently has a recall for 2006 frontiers and a little research on some nissan forums shows many 2005 models have the same problem. i don't have $600+ to fix my fuel gauge. i think nissan should include the 2005 frontiers in the recall. also, nissan service bulletin ntb07-069b includes the 2005 frontier. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that while driving the fuel gauge would indicate that there was. the dealer was informed about the failure and stated that the vehicle needed a new fuel sending unit. there was no warranty due to the high mileage. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 74000. the current mileage was 77800.

Fuel gauge sensor problem with nissan frontier 2005, fuel gauge evap. leak p0455 code. both need to be fixed because there is a safety issue with the leak and sensor. *tr

Filled up 2005 nissan frontier with gas. after turning the truck back on the fuel gage dropped to empty. then, when i started driving the check engine light came on. it has not went off and the fuel gauge will not go back up even with a full tank of gas. *tr

05 nismo frontier, i had a ticking noise while driving. my engine light was on with a catalytic converter code, gas gage was intermittent. took it to the dealer. had to replace the fuel sending unit, get a new catalytic converter and have my driveline replace because it was blown. the truck had 94k when i took it in for repairs. i am currently trying to find a possible coolant leak. i can smell it but can't find where it is coming from. *tr

2005 nissan frontier fuel sending unit failure when gas gage reached 1/2 tank the gauge failed to 0 with empty light on, service engine soon light came on and dte calculator went to --------- (58,576 miles) problem goes away when tank is refilled to more than 1/2 tank and reads normal, after about 90 miles service engine soon light goes out. *tr

Concerning my 2005 nissan frontier 4x4 nismo. i noticed my dte (distance to empty) indicator not working properly. it read ---- and then 0. shortly after the check engine light came on. i was informed it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was not covered. i did some research online at x.nissanhelp.com and other sites. after searching, i came across many others who have experienced the exact same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a safety recall was made by nissan. according to all accounts something in the fuel system is faulty and corrodes over time. everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing in the range of 39,000 to 80,000 + miles. since this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer. why should customers have to wait for accidents and possible deaths? especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600. *tr

Nissan fuel sending unit in 2005 nissan frontier is faulty. *tr

I purchased this vehicle pre-owned. because the vehicle was sold ¿as-is¿, the dealer refused to fix the gas gauge concern when i discovered it was malfunctioning. as long as i set the trip odometer when i filled up with gas & i was the only one driving the vehicle, this worked fine. however, in the past year i have been having family members drive my vehicle & they don¿t know or forget to set the trip odometer. twice in the last year i had this vehicle run out of gas with me. the last time it ran out of gas on the i-10 bridge crossing the mississippi sound. not the best place to be at night¿ the tow truck driver who came to get me told me that nissan had a recall notice on the frontiers for their gas sending units. nissan elected not to repair this concern because they stated my vehicle was out of warranty. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. after adding gasoline to the fuel tank the contact noticed that the fuel indicator did not function and the check engine light had appeared on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 60000 and the failure mileage was 58000.

2005 nissan frontier gas gauge reads 1/4 full when the tank is empty. causes me to run out of gas when driving in traffic. i drive with a gallon of gas in truck bed, so when i run out i can get to a gas station. i have to stand on the road with traffic going by to pour the gas in when it runs out, it's very dangerous to run out of gas when the gauge indicates there is gas in the tank. nissan recalled 2006 to 2008 frontiers but not 2005. i asked nissan due to the production year 2005 and identical problem on the 2005, compared to the 2006- 2008 recall, to please repair they replied no, its not part of the recall . how do i hold nissan responsible for issuing a defective product. *tr

I have a 2005 nissan frontier that has a fault code of po463. nissan has recalled the 2006-08 vehicles with this faulty fuel level sending unit. they are refusing to repair mine because it is a 2005 and are refusing to accept responsibility for an obvious defective part. there are hundreds of people like me with the identical problem that are having to spend in excess of $600.00. this is a serious safety issue as well. i have ran out of gas twice because i thought i had enough fuel when infact i did not. my son was driving it to college at college on august 21st when he thought he had fuel when the truck was empty. i'm afraid to think what would happen should the vehicle run out in the middle of an intersection. please with your help and persuasion, we can get nissan corporation to repair all affected vehicles. thank you *tr

Fuel level sensor in my 2005 nissan frontier is a chronic manufacturers problem that can cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly. several models of nissan truck's have this problem and the operator will not know how much fuel they have. *tr

I refueled when my fuel gauge read 1/4, when i started the vehicle back up the gauge still only said 1/4 tank even though i had just filled up with 16 gallons. the service engine soon light also came on. after checking online there appear to be thousands of instances of the same occurrence happening to nissan frontiers, and xterras. i believe this is a manufacturing fault which needs to rectified with a recall. *tr

2005 nissan frontier crew cab upper fuel sending unit problem causing the service engine soon light to trigger and causes the gasoline fuel level gauge to move erratically and/or read inaccurately. *tr

I was driving my 2005 nissan frontier and the vehicle ran out of gas while traveling on the roadway even though the gauges indicated 1/4 of a tank of gas remaining. i was nearly rear ended by another vehicle traveling behind me. fortunately i was on a roadway with a travel speed of 35mph and not on a major highway. i had to push my vehicle to the roadside and call for assistance from a family member. i contacted the dealer to find that the vehicle is know to have a failure of the fuel level sending unit. i was told they have recalled 2006-2010 models of the nissan frontier but the 2005 model using the same part was not. i had to pay the dealer an 89.95 diagnostic fee to confirm what they already told me and then pay 470.00 additional in part and labor fees. nissan consumer affairs was unresponsive and denies they have a problem with the 2005 model even though i presented them with a factory service bulletin i obtained that clearly identifies the problem for the 2005 model year and tells the dealer what to do, what to replace and allows them to claim for reimbursement for the part from nissan. service bulletin ntb07-069b part affected fuel level sending unit # 25060-zz00a. *tr

2005 nissan frontier crew cab le model. fuel sending unit is defective. fuel gauge does not read properly and does not indicate actual fuel level which has caused a stall due to lack of fuel when the gauge reads 1/4 tank. after learning of a recall for this problem, a search of my vin number revealed that nissan did not include my vehicle in the recall even though it is for the same issue that caused the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact was driving 55 mph during rainy weather when she unexpectantly lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was flipped several times before crashing into a ditch. the police arrived to assist and a report was filed. one passenger sustained a lower back injury. another passenger sustained shallow cuts to the arms, face and chest. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10e019000, suspension: front: control arm: lower arm and stated she believed the recall was the cause of the failure. shortly after the crash, the contact received the official recall letter with her vehicle included. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the fuel level gauge would continuously display inaccurate fuel levels. the gauge would not move from empty despite the level of gasoline in the fuel tank. the dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and any repairs would be at the expense of the contact. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 74,400 and the current mileage was 74,960.

The tailgate on my 2005 nissan frontier le 2wd pickup truck continually comes off it's hinges even after being secured by forcefully closing, and at times, slamming, the tailgate shut. this defect has caused the tailgate to come off it's hinges and is a safety risk to other drivers who are behind me, as it can cause great bodily harm, serious injury, or even death if it ever entirely fell off. because of this defect, i lock the tailgate in an attempt that it is securely closed. *tr

Service eng light comes on due to high fuel sensor. also fuel gauge goes to less than e and the low fuel light comes on. *tr

P0463 problems with my fuel gauge. *tr

Regardless of much fuel is in the tank the fuel gauge on my 2005 nissan frontier (38000 miles) shows less than empty and the service engine light is on. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact encountered a bump in the road. the vehicle began to pull towards the right direction without assistance. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10e019000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). the authorized dealer was notified to schedule an appointment for the recall remedy repair. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 11/05/10. *lj updated 11/23/10

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated when refueling the vehicle, the fuel level gauge would display inaccurate fuel levels. the dealer advised that the fuel sending unit failed. there was not a recall for the failure. the manufacturer confirmed the vehicle was not under recall and would not provide any further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact was at a complete stop when the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the check engine light remained illuminated. the contact was able to drive a short distance before the vehicle stalled again. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility where the camshaft sensor was replaced. the failure continued to recur. an authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that the ipdm board would need to be replaced. the contact replaced the ipdm board himself. approximately one month later, the failure began to recur. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. the failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 66,500.

Why has there been no recall on nissan frontier pickup trucks? they have had thousands of complaints reported online about transmission failure due to cross contamination of transmission fluid and engine coolant due to a problem with the transmission cooler pipe design. this is a very common problem with these vehicles. also i have a failed gas gauge sending unit. again there are thousands of the same complaints online. there have been recalls on other vehicles for the same reason, yet not on the nissan frontier pickup. the recalls on others was issued because there would be false readings of fuel levels and a person could run out of gas in traffic and cause and accident. the same problem can occur with the nissan frontier because the gauge gives an inaccurate reading or shows empty yet there is fuel in the tank and the operator would have no idea if he is about to run out of gas or not. back to the transmission, the transmission can go out completely without notice due to the cross contamination. there is no way to no if there is a problem until it was to late. the transmission will fail and there is no way of knowing there is a problem unless you check the radiator periodically. that is the only way to find the problem with out having an actual breakdown. i have had to replace a radiator, have my transmission completely cleaned out twice to remove any coolant, and now my transmission has completely failed. i am asking fro an investigation into the nissan frontier problems and the numbers of the same complaints. i am sure there would be a basis for a recall. *tr

The fuel gauge on my nissan frontier 2005 model gives a incorrect reading and the service engine light comes on making it impossible to pass emission in the state of tennessee in order to receive paperwork to get registration and tags. sometimes the problem corrects itself but it takes days maybe weeks. and the only way to keep up with how much fuel is inside the tank is to try to keep up the how many miles you have driven. how can you have a recall on 2006 models that have the same problem but not on 2005. it should be corrected by nissan regardless of what model. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to accelerate. suddenly, the check engine warning light illuminated. after repeated attempts the vehicle accelerated and resumed operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician informed that the radiator exhibited a crack which caused fluid leakage into the transmission. the repair was an estimated cost of $6,000. the vehicle had not been repaired at time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 47,000.

Service engine soon light comes on at 1/4 tank of gas. code is 0463 faulty fuel level sensor. apparently this is a problem with nissans and have had previous recalls for this on older models. mine is 2005 nissan frontier and i understand it costs between $400 to $600 to fix. have not had the money to fix it yet. *tr

2005 nissan frontier has a known fuel gauge issue. there is a recall on 2006+ frontiers that have the same exact part. the fuel sending unit attached to the gas tank is known to go bad, and is covered by nissan under the recall, which doesn't include the problematic 2005 models out there. see nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000. the result is that the gas gauge and computer estimates of "distance until empty" are grossly erroneous and require constant monitoring of the range. *tr

2005 nissan frontier, gas gauge is malfunctioning. when tank is filled gauge reads anywhere from empty to 3/4 full and check engine light is on continuously. took to mechanic who isolated the problem to the sending unit in the tank, repair would require tank removal and would costs hundreds of dollars. i could not afford, so have been using mileage to estimate fuel usage. when i heard about the recall nissan had for similar problems, i was surprised and disappointed that the cutoff was the 2006 model year. the recall should be for all units with the same problem. *tr

2005 nissan frontier crew cab. after filling the gas tank, the gage was reading 1/4 tank. over the course of the day the gage increased till it read nearly full. also, when the gage nears 1/4 tank, it will suddenly drop from 1/4 tank to dead empty with indicator light. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving 40 mph, the fuel gauge displayed that the vehicle was empty. the dealer was contacted and stated that there were no related recalls. the dealer confirmed that a faulty fuel level sensor caused the fuel gauge to display the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,400. updated 8/2/10 *cn updated 08/09/10*jb

Took 2005 nissan frontier to fill up gas. filled up and gas gauge went crazy which triggered service engine soon light which means i fail my emissions, now i have to spend 600 to repair, 300 for car tags, 50 for emissions test, happy birthday to me. *tr

Have a 2005 nissan frontier with approx. 62,000 miles. went to fill the gas tank and when done noticed the gauge did not go up at all. also the engine light went on. as i drove the gauge slowly went up to full and the dte reading adjusted to the approximate mileage to empty. eventually the check engine light went off after driving for a few days. filled the tank again and the same thing happened. checked on line and seen that alot of people are having the same problem. have not contacted the dealer yet. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving at approximately 55-60 mph, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would become stuck at a quarter of a tank. the contact stated that when he filled the tank, the fuel lever would not move beyond the quarter mark. therefore he might run out of fuel because of the incorrect indication on the fuel gauge. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was approximately 78,000.

Fuel sending unit failed. *tr

At around 48 or 49 thousand miles, my 2005 nissan frontier "service engine soon" light came on. also, my fuel gage failed. i took my truck for scheduled emissions test and the truck failed. the diagnostic trouble code came up po463 "fuel level sensor failure". told by dealer that it was a 650 to 900 dollar repair and that there was no recall at this time. *tr

The fuel gauge and sending unit are defective both have been replaced by nissan twice and both continue to fail on a weakly basis running out of fuel on the interstate wile the gauge reads a half tank nissan refuses to fix since the truck is now out of warranty. *tr

1. when i fill my ,2005 nissan frontier xe ,up with gas or it is to low on gas my fuel gauge will not function properly. the same problem with the 2006 model. 2. the failure is with my fuel sending unit. it occurs all the time. it prohibits me from reading my gas level. 3. nothing has been done by nissan to correct the problem. the part i need to fix it cannot be purchased through the dealer because they say the unit is on restriction due to the recall on the 2006 model. this same part is covered in the 2006 recall but not for the 2005 model and no one can answer why. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving at speeds of 55 mph, the fuel level indicator failed and would not read fuel levels. in order to determine the amount of fuel in the vehicle, the contact would reset his odometer at every fill-up to prevent running out of fuel. the manufacturer was contacted and he was awaiting a response. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated when traveling at speeds of at least 45 mph, the vehicle would exhibit unusual shaking and hard vibrations. the dealer advised the coolant was leaking into the transmission and both the transmission and the coolant system would need to be replaced due to cross contamination. the vehicle was no longer being utilized. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 91,000.

Fuel tank level gauge not working properly, and service engine soon light on. the problem seems to be the fuel sending unit/sensor. i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. vehicles that are experiencing this problem are: 2005-2007 frontiers, xterras, and pathfinders. there should be a recall on this issue with so many others having this same problem. this could be a safety issue not knowing the correct level of fuel in your vehicle. someone could run out of gas on the highway and put their live or someone else's in jeopardy. this problem seems to be happening around approx. 39,000 to 50,000 mileage on odometer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated the fuel level indicator would read inaccurate fuel levels intermittently. the fuel level indicator would only read accurate levels when the fuel tank was full to capacity. he was able to locate a recall for the failure however when contacting the manufacturer, he was advised his vin was not included in the recall (nhtsa campaign id number 06v092000: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap). the contact believed the recall should be expanded to include other potentially defective vehicles. the failure mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated after filing the vehicle with gasoline, the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. the fuel level indicator also would not adjust to show an accurate reading of fuel levels and remained on empty. after consuming approximately one-fourth of gasoline, the fuel level indicator then began to read fuel levels. the dealer advised there were no recalls on his vehicle and any repairs would be at the owners expense. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the contact stated the failure would recur whenever the fuel tank was filled. the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 64,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact observed that the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading at any speed being traveled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the fuel tank required replacement at the owner expense. the contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was 40,000. the current mileage was 87,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 02/23/11 *bf the consumer stated the radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and there was no indication that it happened until the transmission failed. the consumer stated the engine didn't overheat, there was no external leak or odor. once the transmission started to slip it was too later. updated 03/09/11

2005 nissan frontier, faulty fuel level sensor, which costs around 700 dollars to repair at dealerships, recalls on some years but not the 05. a lot of people have this issue and should be a recall item. causes fuel gauge not to work properly and could be a safety issue when you run out of gas. *tr

Nissan 2005 frontier fuel sending unit failure. this caused improper readings on the fuel gauge. why were 2006 > recalled and not 2005! replaced sending unit .

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. in december 2009, he noticed, when filling the fuel tank, that the fuel gauge would give incorrect readings. it would show empty, then the correct reading and when the tank was half-full, would indicate another incorrect reading. he noticed the failure for a few months and then took the vehicle to the dealership. the dealer informed him that the failure was caused by the fuel gauge assembly, the packing fuel gauge was replaced at that time. he later filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was informed that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxiliary tank). the failure mileage was approximately 52,000. the current mileage was approximately 57,000.

I have the same problem with the fuel level sensor as reported by many other nissan frontier owners . i saw that there was a recall issued by nissan for 2006 and 2008 models . i am experiencing the same problem with the fuel level sensor on my 2005 frontier . i contracted the dealer and they will not correct the problem at their cost . why won't they recall the 2005 frontiers if the have the same problem ? [xxx] . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that when she added gasoline to the fuel tank, the check engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel gauge was not working properly. the contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000. updated 6/3/10 *cn the consumer stated the gas gauge reads just below 1/2 tank. updated 06/17/10*jb

Fuel sending unit for the 2005 nissan frontier should have been included in the latest nissan recall of 2006-2009 models. there are countless people with this truck who have the same problem as the recall problem, yet that model year is not included by nissan.

Service engine light came on stating: code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction) problem just started. has not been corrected

2005 frontier crew cab with 83k miles with p0463 error code. fuel gauge drops from 1/4 tank to empty. *tr

I am joining the thousands of other nissan frontier owners that have a failed fuel sending unit. when i get to 1/4 of a tank, the gauge falls to empty and the low fuel light comes on. i fill it up immediately since i don't want the truck to stall like others have experienced. i only have 40k miles on my 2005 model. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. there was a faulty fuel sensor that caused the fuel gauge to display inaccurate information. the failure only occurred when the fuel tank was full and the fuel gauge displayed that it was empty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised him that the repair cost would be $500. the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic for $273. when he called the nissan manufacturer he was told that there were no related recalls or warranties. the failure mileage was 48,014.

2005 nissan frontier. a defective leaking fuel pump sprayed gas all over the under carriage of the truck causing a fire hazard. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. whenever the contact would add gasoline to the vehicles capacity, he noticed that the fuel gauge would indicate that the tank was half full. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact had the float valve replaced. there were no prior warnings .the current and failure mileages were 63000.

Fuel cell/gauge problem similar to reent recall however recall does not cover my nissan frontier model year...2005. *tr

Problem with fuel gauge on 2005 nissan frontier pick up truck. after filling tank, fuel gauge will drop to empty, turn on low fuel light, and turn on service engine soon light. after a day, the fuel gauge will begin working again (slowly returns to correct level) and eventually the service engine soon light will go out. process repeats every time vehicle is re-fueled. *tr

2005 nissan frontier. when the fuel gauge reaches 1/2 tanks the gauge reads empty. the problem is a bad fuel sensor. after doing research online, there are many others with the same problem on the same vehicle. *tr

Fuel sensors in my fuel sending unit are bad . this has caused immediate loss of power on the highway ; as the fuel level reads quarter tank, but is actually empty. nissan just recalled some 540,000 ,2006 and up vehicles for the same problem, but excluded the first year of the second generation frontier models. it is easy to find hundreds if not thousands of complaints on the internet for the 2005 editions alone. nissan is clearly reluctant to take full responsibility for these defective sensors , and should include the 2005 models in this safety recall . thank you for your time. *tr

I am getting a car code of p0463 which indicates that the fuel level sensor is malfunctioning in my 2005 nissan frontier. my gas needle dropped from 1/2 full to empty in a few seconds. i ran out of gas before i could get to a gas station. *tr

Nissan frontier 4.0 se crew cab fuel sending unit is defective. there is a service bulletin but nissan should be forced to do a recall. any amount of research on the engine code p0463 will turn up 100s of problems. mine has stopped working making the gas hand slow to respond and must be replaced. nissan has issued a new part with the service bulletin so maybe replacing it will last, but still should be a recall. the trucks also have a problem with the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which can lead to failure and a possible safety issue, i haven't had the full extent of this but its starting to show symptoms of the problem. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan frontier. when i hit 50,000 around october 2009 the dte, distance till empty read"---". the service light stays on all the time. whenever i fill up with fuel it takes days for the gas gauge to read. it stays on empty most of the time and the empty light is on all of the time. i have been looking on line for fixes but everything points to faulty sender unit. i can not afford to fix this in this economic time. i think companies that make faulty parts by the billions should fix the problem or stop doing business. *tr

2005 frontier nismo with 55k miles with p0463 error code. fuel gauge drops from 1/4 tank to empty. *tr

Timing chain whine/rattle on 05 nissan frontier. *tr

The fuel gauge sends different signals empty when full, when 3/4 and up the gauge drops to empty. there are thousands of claims regarding this issue, also with pathfinders, terras, please see this complaint and do something !!!!!!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact 2005 nissan frontier. the fuel gauge indicator was operating improperly, and the check engine light illuminated on the warning panel. he had a diagnostic performed, which indicated the fuel level sending unit failed. he had not yet spoken with the manufacturer to determine if they would be willing to take liability for any failures. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current was 64,000.

2005 nissan frontier with m226 (dana 44, v6 engine) rear end. the axle seals on both the driver and passenger sides are leaking and oil is getting on the rear brakes causing them to not work properly. i have had nissan fix this 2 times (5/09 and 8/09) and it started leaking again 12/09. that makes this 3 times in under a year. this axle is the same as used in nissan titans which are also experiencing the problem. each time the seals were replaced and each time it started leaking within a month of the repair, taking a few months to become dangerous and get on the brake rotors. *tr

2005 nissan frontier fuel gauge & check service light. the check service light came on and the fuel gauge reading poorly+erratically. went on web and found this problem has been ongoing from previous years and models. there are hundreds of complaints on the web so there must be thousands who have been affected. the repair cost is $600 from the dealer, a cash cow. my truck has only 30,000 miles and been babied. i feel this is a planned design defect and a recall should be ordered. samuel baylus*tr

I had just picked my vehicle up from the dealership after having had them perform several repairs. after driving about 10 or 15 miles, and with approximately 1/4 of a tank of gas, the check engine light came on. i returned the car to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it would cost $463. i performed research online and found that there are numerous other car owners who have experienced the same problem. it appears that the unit will corrode after just several years of use. i also found that a similar problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled. however, although a service bulletin has been issued for 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders the cost of this repair is still being put on the customer. since this is such a wide-spread problem that includes an integral part of the car it should be addressed with a recall and the installation of a better designed unit. *tr

The fuel gauge will not read correctly and the service engine soon light stays on! ex. if my low fuel light is on and i go fill up the truck, it still reads that i need gas and this is a constant problem! the gauge never reads the gas level correctly! i have already ran out of gas once due to the faulty gauge, so i now have to figure it out via mileage! the gauge was working just fine, and one day this just happened! i have been putting up with it for nearly two years and enough is enough! i have looked online and it turns out that this is an extremely common problem with nissan frontier's! now the oil pressure gauge always reads that the oil pressure is high, when that is not the case! so i now wouldn't know if it was high or not, which if it was it could cause my engine to blow out and cause a crash! *tr

After fueling to a full tank, i noticed the gas gauge did not budge off the 1/4 mark for 20+ miles. ever-so slowly, the gauge finally read "f" but the check engine light came on. after diagnostics revealed the error code po463 and a bit of research/elbow grease, the problem came down to the fuel sensor unit. it seems that this is a common problem, with quite the number of complaints across the internet. this issue is constant after every fueling. worse, the levels are inaccurate and could cause damage to the fuel pump by running to empty. the only safe way i can operate my vehicle is by meticulously eyeing the odometer. my vehicle has less than 50k miles. i can only hope the warranty covers this faulty part, because my research indicates a cost of $300-$600 for repairs. *tr

Nissan frontier 2005 47,000 miles throwing error code p0463 (fuel level sensor malfunction). as a result, there is no way to know how much fuel is left in the tank. this is dangerous for traveling on the interstate and for fill-ups. *tr

2005 nissan frontier. service engine soon light always on, and improper fuel gauge reading point to a bad fuel sensor unit. as this exact problem is all over nissan forums on the internet, it's obviously a defective part and needs a recall. *tr

My fuel gauge stopped working after filling up with gas one day. the engine light came on and i had the code read which said fuel sensor. the gauge sometimes works and sometimes doesn't which caused us to run out of gas one day shortly after the malfunction occurred. fortunately we were on a quiet rural road at the time, if it had happened on the freeway with heavy traffic a serious accident could have occurred. the vehicle only has 55,000 miles on it and i see that this is a common problem well known to nissan. there needs to be a recall on this before a serious accident occurs. *tr

The check engine light on my 05 nissan frontier came one last week. after checking the error codes p0463, it seems that the fuel level senor is malfunctioning. shortly after discovering the problem i contacted the dealership to ask about repair and cost. the dealership wanted $600 for the repair and the part was on back order, and they wouldn't be able to fix it until next week. two days after i checked with the dealership, i was driving home on a major interstate when my truck stopped functioning. in the middle of rush hour traffic i had to coast my vehicle to the emergency lane. *tr

After gas tank went down to 1/4 tank, got a fill up at a local gas station. pulled off and notice that the gas gauge was not reading that it was full. after riding a mile the check engine light came on. went to local dealership thinking i just needed an oil change; that did not solve the problem. then was charged $100 for a diagnostic test. the test confirmed: replacement of the fuel pump assembly recommended after the sending unit goes bad. causing no reading on gas gauge even after gas tank is filled in terms making the check engine light remain on consistently. i brought this truck used still under warranty. came to find out that the part isn't under warranty but is a common issue with these models from 2004-2007.... *tr

Oddly enough my fuel gauge stopped working at 58k miles or so. now i know you think so what fix it. when i took it to the dealer they said they see all the time. so i looked online, googled nissan frontier fuel sending unit, and found literally 1000's of owners with the identical problem on dozens of message boards. so i called a few more dealers and repair shops and they said the same thing that i have read and heard; that they were fixing them all the time. so i came to the conclusion that the problem is systemic to all years since 01 for the nissan frontier and xterra (they are essentially the same vehicle- just shaped differently). anyway if you can light a fire under someone's butt over there at nissan to institute a recall i certainly would appreciate it. *tr

After getting gas i started my 2005 nissan frontier and as i entered back on the highway the engine immediately stalled. the "service engine" light and the 4wd warning light came on. after rolling about 50 ft it started running normally again. i visited my nissan dealer on 9/10/09 and they could not find anything wrong. that afternoon after getting gas it stalled after starting it again with the same warning lights on. i could not restart it. this time it had to be towed to the dealer. they found that an engine electronic module had failed but was on nationwide back-order and did not know when it would be replaced. i was told it was a large problem in 2006, 2007 and some in 2008 nissan frontier and titan trucks. if this item is in nationwide back-order it must be a major problem and a dangerous one if a vehicle's engine stalls while in operation on roads and highways. *tr

I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank nor my digital fuel sensor on the dashboard. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs old. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should be fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600." *tr

My 2005 nissan pickup's fuel gauge has stopped working. the gauge no longer indicates gas in tank even when full. the service engine light is on and the reserve light is on. *tr

2005 nissan frontier showing error code p0463, which means faulty fuel level sensor. driving along as normal. stopped to fill up. after loading 18 gallons in the tank the fuel gauge did not move. after driving a bit the gauge registered full and the check engine soon light stays lit and the fuel register is unreliable. *tr

2005 frontier fuel sending unit messed up... not reading properly... only 50,000 on vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. the failure occurs when stopping or slowing down. the dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not remedy the failure. while at a restaurant drive-thru, the vehicle lunged forward on its own and crashed into a pillar. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to his right knee and back. he took the vehicle back to the dealer and is waiting for the manufacturer to decide if they will repair the vehicle. the current mileage was 62,200 and failure mileage was 57,000.

The lower hinge on my 2005 nissan frontier king cab pick up broke for the second time. the first time, it was replaced under warranty at 18,050 miles and the mileage at the second occurrence is 38, 567. i have also seen that many others are having very similar issues with these tailgates. if this hinge was to break while the vehicle is traveling, it is conceivable that the tailgate could fall off of the vehicle and/or fall off from one side. this could pose a significant hazard to the vehicles behind and/or to the vehicle itself. i contacted nissan about repairing the tailgate and they informed me that the fix was my responsibility. i will have it repaired at the dealer but have been given no assurance that the design has been improved or modified to prevent its recurrence. *tr

Nissan frontier 2007, fuel gauge erratic, not reliable, unsafe. *tr

Gas gauge reads all over the place, check engine light comes on, won't pass inspection even though it has nothing to do w/emissions....ran out of gas on i-95 - almost run over. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. after filling up the vehicle with gasoline, the contact noticed that the instrument panel light illuminated, which indicated that the vehicle was empty. there were no failures prior to this incident. the contact called the dealer and was informed that they were aware of the failure and advised her to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the vehicle has not been repaired or inspected. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. they further stated that they would call the contact back with an update after speaking with the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.

My 2005 nissan frontier service engine light is coming on and the gas gauge does not work. i have verified that this is not subject to a recall in my model vehicle but is subject to an earlier model yr recall. after filling up my gas gauge goes to empty until i have driven approx 125 mile and then it goes to three quarters of a tank. nissan is aware of the problem and has issued service bulletin # ntb07-69a for its dealers but has not chosen to fix the issue. *tr

Engine sputters then dies. check engine light always on. after analysis by a shop, fuel gauge sending unit is found to be defective. many owners of nissan trucks/suv's reporting this defect. *tr

My fuel level gauge indicated i had 1/4 of a tank of gas left. i stopped and filled it with 17 gallons at the local shell gas station. after filling, as i was leaving the station i noticed my fuel gauge had not moved and still displayed 1/4 of a tank. i also noticed my check engine soon light was on. i went to have it checked and a computer read out indicated a bad fuel level sensor. after a review on the internet it seemed to be a common problem with this particular vehicle. *tr

Service engine light comes on. code says it is a bad fuel sensor. it is my understanding this is a problem with nissan frontiers. *tr

2005 nissan frontier gas gauge dose not give proper, readings does not read full when tank is fill up. seems to read lower amounts after each fill up . don't want to run out of gas,must keep track of mileage. just bought truck in dec. of 08, 28,000 miles on it. *tr

Upon reaching approximately 37,000 miles on my 2005 nissan frontier my gas gauge began acting wildly and my check engine light went off to indicate i had a bad fuel sending unit. code 0463. the gauge will not register any fuel when the tank is full or when it's near empty. when the tank is half fuel the gauge seems to work. upon further research it appears that hundreds of people are having this same problem and nissan has acknowledged there is a problem via service bulletin ntb07-069a. however they have not stepped up to recall this known faulty part. this could be a safety hazard and i feel that nissan needs to do something about the defective fuel sending units they pu in my truck. it appears that most of these failures are happening near the 40k mark so nissan does not cover them under normal warranty. very convenient for them. *tr

Fuel tank indicator does not indicate full tank after filling full; first occurrence in july 2007; second occurrence feb 2009; not under warranty second time. *tr

Service engine light kept coming on with a fuel sensor message at dealership/auto parts store. now the fuel gauge isn't working. *tr

Fuel gauge began reading inaccurately at 35,389 k, would only register 3/4 when tank was filled. inaccurate reading subjected owner to chance of running out of fuel. vehicle returned to dealer and was promptly repaired by installation of a sending unit. no charge to owner. *tr

My nissan frontier hit a patch of black ice, skidded across two lanes of oncoming traffic, hit a light pole and slammed into a ditch embankment at 45-50 mph. neither the driver nor passenger air bags deployed. *tr

After filling up my truck the fuel level never took effect and this is very frustrating the dealer wont help and is too expensive to fix out of pocket. *tr

Common problem. fuel gauge does not work. after plenty research, i have found out that plenty frontier and xterra owners are have problem with the fuel sending units failing. stealership want $400-$500 to fix this. i do not have money for this and don't want to run out of gas again. this should be recalled. they recalled it is austraila on the nissan navara (same as a frontier), but i guess it would be too expensive for nissan to man up, and we will have to pay. *tr

Tailgate busted brackets. i have a 2005 frontier crew cab with 28000 miles. this was bought brand new. i use this vehicle for trips and hunting. no hauling, construction or other heavy use. my 4 wheeler was hauled in it about 6 times. we drove to the mountains and just finished unloading our luggage. i went to close the gate and it wouldn't close, upon investigating the drivers side hinge had cracks and the passenger side was cracked. my truck was out of warranty by 60 days when i showed the dealer service person. they said they never saw anything like it before, even asked how big the deer was i put on the gate, and if someone was standing on it? i asked if they were serious, as this gate should support 1000 pounds! anyway i wa lucky that nissan agreed to replace the 2 cracked brackets on the body, the 2 brackets on the gate and a 3rd bracket i wasn't even aware of until the dealer stated he had to order it in before it could be repaired correctly. anyway like i stated, this vehicle is used for easy applications and the gate used very little. sounds and looked like a bad design imho. *tr

I opened the hood of my 2005 nissan frontier to check the battery, and when i closed it the hood latch fell off. as a result i was not able to evacuate for 2 mandatory hurricane evacuations. the first evacuation was for hurricane gustav which caused little or no damage in my area; the second evacuation was for hurricane ike from which my area is still recovering. i took my truck to three body shops to get bids for repairs. all three, including the dealership where i purchased the vehicle, stated that because of legal liability and the location of the broken part the hood would need to be replaced. i have all of the old parts that were replaced. *tr

2005 nissan frontier: apparently, many nissans are showing faulty fuel sending/level units (including my own). they cause the driver to have an nonfunctional gas gauge. due to this faulty factory part, i ran out of gas on a six lane highway during rush hour. with all the nissans on the road, i can imagine many may run out of fuel in less than safe surroundings. please do a recall!! *tr

Nissan frontiers and xterras (and maybe other similar vehicles from nissan) are having a strong recurring problem with the fuel sending unit sensor going bad and dealerships not covering this part. i have recently experienced this same failure, which has hit everyone i know with a 2005-present nissan frontier. clearly a recall needs to be done, because this is tagging many, many owners for a factory defective part/design. *tr

Gear oil leaking past both rear axle seals resulted in inoperative parking brake and minimal regular rear braking. accident was cause when car rolled into homeowners garage door after being left running with the parking brake applied. repair is to clean oil from all contaminated surfaces, replace both axle seals, replace parking brake shoes on both sides, and main brake pads on both side. *tr

I had to have emergency service to the u-joints. strong vibration under driver seat, afraid to drive any further. peruzzi nissan refusing to reimburse a warranty part. *tr

At about 80,000kms the fuel level sensor failed. i took it into my local nissan dealership and was told that it would cost about $700cdn to repair it. the service technician was very eager to get it fixed for me, but i declined. the fuel gauge reads empty when the tank is full and at a certain point it reads half full but it never reads full. the service engine soon light is always lit. apparently this is a common problem with the frontiers and pathfinders, but nissan has done nothing about it. will stick with toyota cars in the future. *tr

Service engine light comes on and i check code, code is p0463. fuel sensor problem. *tr

The fuel gage does not register "fuel" properly on both computer & gage every time we fill up the tank. the service engine soon light stays on constantly. when you fill up the tank, the gage goes to empty and low fuel light comes on. the computers shows a reading that says -------. eventually gage will slowly go back up to full and the miles left will show on computer. when it gets down to half to quarter full, "miles left" no longer appear and fuel stops registering on the gage. this is a 2005 nissan frontier nismo crew cab truck with only 53,000 miles. my understanding is that it is error code p0463 and that our truck needs a new fuel sending unit. apparently there are many nissan vehicles this is happening too. the cost is approximately $600 which is ridiculous on a vehicle with only 53,000. there is obviously a defect in this part and nissan should recall this part. *tr

I own a 2005 nissan frontier that has been a good truck other than one problem. the check engine light is on. fuel gauge stays at empty after tank is filled, then slowly rises to full over the course of a couple of days. dte gauge alternates between correct reading, a reading that is not possible, and ----. mileage is just over 50,000, and there are no other indications of problems. i have not done anything to correct the problem at this time. *tr

Service engine light comes on whe fuel guage is low. does not go off after filling. *tr

"i had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600." *tr

"i currently own a 2005 nissan frontier and had less than a 1/4 of a tank of gas in my fuel tank and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank but showed that the tank was empty with the warning low gas light was on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor. this vehicle is less than 3 years old with about 50k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online and i came across countless others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the xterra models, pathfinders and frontiers. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair is about $500." *tr

At 30,100 miles pulled a p0463 "fuel level sensor a" code on 2005 nissan frontier - 3yr warranty ended 6days prior to mil. entire fuel pump assy needs replacement - nissan won't honor 3yr 36,000 mile warranty. service rep at nissan dealer is aware of problems with the fuel pumps - asked me if my fuel gauge was inop before knowing the fault code. after searching the internet found many people have the same problem - there should be a recall on this issue. *tr

2005 nissan frontier nismo 4x4, 4 liter. check engine illuminated. intermittent function of fuel gauge , , dtc p0463, same chassis and electrical as pathfinder. several similar complaints for pathfinder. *tr

Fuel level sensor failure on a 3 year old truck. nissan dealership to be contacted soon.*tr

I do not know exactly what caused the problem but i opened up my tailgate one morning and the tailgate came off of the hinge and pieces were missing. i read on a forum that this is a common problem for the type of vehicle i'm driving and it seems that the tail gate could have fell on the highway if i hadn't tried it that morning. *tr

2005 nissan frontier le gas gauge behaves erratically and "service engine soon" light appears. obdii code is p0463, fuel level sensor a circuit high input - replace fuel sending unit. i have seen this problem all over internet forums/chats, especially with xterras. please consider a recall on the fuel pump module. *tr

"i currently own a 2005 nissan frontier and had 1/4 of a tank of gas in my fuel tank and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across countless others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600." *tr

I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on the car, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600." *tr

Fuel level sensor causing "check engine soon" light to come on. apparently many similar issues being reported. 2005 nissan frontier w/ 50k miles. *tr

I had 1/4 of a tank of gas and went to fill up. after filling up my gas tank, i turned on my nissan frontier 2005, at which point the needle did not register the full tank. after driving a couple miles, the check engine light came on. i went directly to the dealer and was told that it was a fuel sending unit/sensor and that it was no longer covered after 30k miles. my nissan frontier has been driven only 46k miles. after returning home and doing research, i went online to x.nissanhelp.com after performing a search, i came across many others who have experienced the same problem. apparently it has something to do with the fuel sending unit. a similar problem was found on the 2000-2004 xterra models and a recall was performed when the vehicle would stop after not getting any fuel, posing a great danger. it seems that something in the unit is faulty and will corrode over time. there is a general consensus that everyone who is having the problem is experiencing the same thing after having the vehicle for over 2 yrs and with around 39k-49k. if this problem existed in previous models, and it was recalled, the 2005-2007 xterras, frontiers, and pathfinders should get this fixed at no charge to the customer!! why wait for accidents and possible deaths, especially since the problem lies in an integral part of the vehicle. cost of repair ranges from $300-600. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact smelled a fuel odor in the passenger compartment. while driving approximately 15 to 25 mph, a puff of smoke was noticed followed by flames in the front end of the vehicle. the tires were also burned. the fire department extinguished the fire. there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the fire. the failure was due to a leak in the fuel system in the engine compartment. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact has photos and a video of the failure available. the failure mileage was 23,000. updated 5/20/08 *cn the fire was a result of a fuel leak in the fuel line. updated 05/20/08

We have a 2005 nissan frontier with 40,000 miles on it - well maintained and in excellent condition. both hinges on the tailgate broke. it is a known problem. fortunately, it came off when it was parked in my driveway. if it broke and fell off on the highway while the vehicle was in motion, it could have been disastrous. nissan refuses to acknowledge the problem or make the necessary repairs. the dealership service manager lied and claimed the failure was due to overload - we don't use the truck to haul anything. *tr

Nissan frontier 2005 - 27,000 miles clutch and flywheel went out nissan dealership here on kauai said that it was due to "driver error" and not covered under warranty - wanted to charge me $1700 to fix i have been driving standard shift cars for 30 years and never had a clutch go out on me. i took the truck to another mechanic who said a. he got several different stories from the nissan mechanics, b. in his opinion nissan had never taken the clutch apart to look at it therefore how could they tell it was driver error and c. in his opinion the materials used to make the truck were too soft. how can i get nissan to admit that this was a factory defect and pay for repairs? *jb

2005 nissan frontier with engineering defects customer states that the universal joint is subject to fail due to rust. **cc the consumer stated the manufacturer must have recognized the problem, because they have since added grease fittings. the consumer also stated the metal part that protrudes from the tailgate to the body of the truck was not designed for the weight of the tailgate. due to insufficient welding, the original inner half of the tailgate hinge can possibly break. the consumer was able to stop the tailgate from falling. *jb

Poorly designed u-joint to front in 4 wheel drive. ,u-joint has no grease fitting will rust and disinterested. manufacturer has added fitting to replace part. however, original could fail and bring vehicle to complete stop in traffic or front drive could fail in adverse weather, leading to loss of traction ,both of which could lead to accident. tailgate prone to failure due to poor weld on inner half tailgate hinge.tailgate was heavy and could lead to injury to a child or small person if failure occured while opening.once again manufacturer has added additional welds in replacement part. *ak

Side impact/roll-over air bags deployed unexpectedly in my truck while off-road on a bumpy but level surface.*ak

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a driveway at low speeds, the tail gate which was locked in the upright position, fell to the ground with the right side still attached without warning. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the left tailgate hinge and attachment fractured and needed to be replaced. after the initial replacement, while driving various speeds on the street, the tailgate separated from the rear of the vehicle again. the dealer determined that both tailgate hinges and attachments needed to be replaced. additionally, while having a general maintenance inspection performed at the dealer, the contact noted a substantial gap between the truck bed and cab with a distance of 12 inches. the dealer determined the structural body separation was due to driving on rough road conditions. the manufacturer was alerted.

Tread on driver's side rear wheel was coming off. reported to dealership they referred me to (3) tire dealerships. none of them said they don't give warranty's for those tires. my truck is not even an year old. need to know where and what i can do about this situation. the make of the tire is p265/70r16. the tire dealership told me to make repairs asap. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while brake pressure was applied at various speeds on normal road conditions, there was a pronounced vibration and increased stopping distance. the vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop but was unable to duplicate the problem. the vehicle was later inspected by a dealer who determined the rotors were worn and twisted. after replacement of the rotors, the problem persisted. the vehicle was road tested by the dealer who determined that braking was normal. the manufacturer was not notified.

Purchased materials at home depot and loaded them in my 2005 nissan frontier. closed the tailgate and as i got on to the interstate (approx. 1 mile), i heard a loud slamming noise-looked back and my tailgate was being dragged, disattached and all my supplies scattered through out. what caused the incident was nissan has secured there tailgate cables to the bottom bolt of the latching/lock mechanism. i assume each time you open and close the tailgate-friction between the parts had continually loosened the bolt. the bolt was missing-but looking at the other side of the tailgate you can clearly see it is just a poor design. nissan could secure the cable to its own bolt. the result was the passenger side latch pushed forward rather than latched on to the tailgate, and because the other side latch was secure it gave a false impression of it being secure. the passenger side of the tailgate has a cutout on the bottom so when needed you can remove it by pulling it out, as the driver side has a pin the sticks into a cylinder. the result was the passenger side of tailgate came undone, and because it was the open end- dropped and pulled out of the driver side sending it onto the road, and thankfully not injuring anyone. it is visibly a poor design. i have e-mailed this to them, but to no response as of yet. *nm

I have a complaint about the 2005 nissan frontier pickup truck. the tailgate does not seal up, in fact there is a gap of over one (1) inch between the bed of the truck and the tailgate when the tail gate is closed. there is also a gap of about a half inch on each side of the tailgate and the sides of the truck bed. i think this is a safety hazard not to me but to any car that should be following me if i were carrying a load of dirt, sand, or gravel in the bed of the truck. it is highly likely that this material would drop out and could strike a following vehicle causing considerable damage, broken windshields and possible loss of control of the following vehicle. i think nissan should be required to remedy this situation immediately. i have avoided putting such materials in my truck because i am afraid this would happen and i cannot get the use of the truck to haul these type of materials. *jb

Fuel door closing spring designed poorly causing fuel door to open and expose filler neck. the spring is designed to keep the door closed but the way the spring is attached to the door allows it to pop off and expose the filler neck. *nm

I have a 2005 nissan frontier with 4,200 miles on it. about a week ago the truck died in the middle of the road. it was still running, but it would not accelerate. this happened one day after the engine check light came on. according to the dealer and the owner's manual,this shouldn't have been a big deal. anyway, it turned out that i had a crack and small hole in driver's side tail light. the hole was the size of a ball. it had been raining for a few days, and apparently water was getting into this hole. the dealer told me, after 3 days with my truck, that water getting in through the tail light was the cause of my truck breaking down. the only thing done to correct this problem was replacing the tail light. they didn't check for other leaks, or other faults with the vehicle. it just seems absurd to me that a modern vehicle can be disabled by such a minor thing, and had this happened on the freeway there could have been a major accident. what they are basically saying is that driving this vehicle in the rain could cause a breakdown, and all they did was fix my tail light.*ak

The drive-shaft pulley broke which broke a belt that disabled power-steering and almost caused an accident when steering became very difficult. *nm there's also a problem with the hood latch loosening that may cause the hood to fly open at high speeds.

Dt: the contact purchased a 2005 nissan frontier on 5/18/2005. shortly thereafter, the transmission popped out of second gear on four occasions. once on a bumpy road, twice on washboard roads, and once at a traffic light on dry pavement. all roads frequently used by passenger vehicles and traveling at low speeds under 20 mph. nissan attempted to correct the problem by adding wheel weights to the shifter assembly to dampen the shifter vibration, and then replace the transmission. both times the contact was able to reproduce the problem on washboard road used by passenger vehicles. then nissan gave the contact a 2005 se frontier off the lot ,and once again the problem recurred. the contact realized that he must be careful when using the second gear. the excessive vibration and popping out of gear will cause abnormal wear and tear. the contact considered this problem dangerous. it never happened while using 4-wheel drive. it could create a dangerous situation depending on the road being traversed, such as exposure to drops and/or the incline on narrow mountain roads. through a lawyer the contact was told that nissan would not fix the transmission but would give him $3000 for time and inconvenience. the contact refused, the offer, and insisted that transmission willget worse, and would have to use the $3000 to replace the transmission.*ak updated 1/4/2006 - *nm

Noise that is heard around the dashboard area, when the car is driven at 40 mph to 45 mph. dealership cannot find the cause. they greased the vehicle, and tighten the bolts. no success. *nm

While driving my 2005 nissan frontier, i noticed a gasoline smell. i got out of the truck, and looked underneath. gas was pouring on the ground from on top of the fuel tank. further investigation showed that gas was spraying from the fuel pump all over the underside of the truck, even onto the catalytic converter. the amount of gas spraying was absolutely frightening. the dealer told me that the fuel tank hit a rock on a recent trip. this caused the fuel pump to smash against the bottom of the truck and create this problem. further investigation showed that when the gas tank is full, to 3/4 full, any impact on the center of the fuel tank, will result in catastrophic failure to the fuel pump like i experienced. impact to the fuel tank is almost unavoidable in any off road situation. the fuel tank is the lowest component under the truck, and the main power wheel in 4wd is the wheel directly in front of the fuel tank. this problem will result in fiery death, and/or forest fires. there is no skid plate kit available to protect the gas tank at this time. the dealer refused to warranty this item the second time it occurred. a new fuel pump cost is in excess of $600.00 this is a poor design, and truly will result in death. *jb

Purchased a 05 frontier cc 4x4 truck from a local dealership. 2 weeks i had the truck roughly the 15 of july, i had put a 30 to 40 pound stone in the back of my truck which has the rhino bed liner, rock dent in the ribs of the box and chipped the rhino bed lining. took it to the dealership, explained in detail but nothing done as of yet. yet another person had the same problem i was told by the service department and got a new box. problems with the drivers side window rattling, the rear end squeaking, and the rear. i took the truck in again, they took it in said they fixed the problems with the window and the rear end squeaking. took truck home and was doing the same thing. took back again for same problem plus rear differential and engine brake. said they fixed window (not true again), had to replace the bushings in the rear(were bad), and needed a new rear differential engine brake they said they had to contact someone else about to find out problem(not fixed to date) took truck in again had it 3 days said was fixed. i took the truck home rear differential was doing exact same thing but now rear was getting hot. called monday morning to tell them it was doing exact same thing and the rear was getting hot and service department manger got pissed off was yelling. now having trouble with the steering in the front , not right. tried to get problem worked out with dealership. had to finally call nissan complaint center. waited a week for response and finally had call from consumer affairs with no resolution. told me they could not do nothing except send to general manager plus file complaint with bbb auto which, cost $200, no guarantee. dealership service department also did not give me copies of service work done and refuses to do so. consumer affairs only told me they can get them and it will help their case. called another dealership had them pull up work done on truck and none was filed. i was sold a lemon nissan don't want to deal with. i smell a lawsuit! *jb

Corrosion in the fuel sending unit caused the consumer's 2005 nissan frontier not to start. *nm *jb *nm

Purchased vehicle 02/05 took in for service-pulling to right 3/16/05 521 mi. dealer found no problems. 2nd time 5/26/05 7061 looseness in front end (steering) dealer said they had checked and tightened all suspension fr to rear. 3rd time 6/23/05 9,644 mi. looseness in front end (steering) dealer finally put on front end mach and checked. minor adjustment on toe in. could not find any problem with looseness in steering. requested nissan to drive on country roads where i drive. they would not. they say they have all they are going to do. nissan case # 4954626

I puchased a 05 frontier p/u 2wd, and log on 2k miles when engine check soon light came on. i brought to the dealer and they ordered a cataletic converter on 5-19-05 but untill now they dont have the part and told me to call nissan factory inquiring about my cataletic converter? i believe the dealership should follow-up or track when is the part coming, i dont get any answer except that the p/u is new and hard to get the parts in. should i get a replacement car in the meantime while they have to wait for the parts to come in? regards roger ferolino

The "differential lock" (dif lock) dash light goes on after a period of driving. after awhile, the dif lock light turns off & the abs & slip dash lights come on. at first, the dealer could not reproduce the problem. after additional driving by the dealership, the lights came on. the dealership replaced a control module which controls all of these features.

The our side mirror on the driver's side of my 2005 nissan frontier crew cab truck cannot be adjusted to eliminate a blind spot. the mirror is electric, and is electric heated, and will not adjust at the angle needed to see cars next to you. this means i must always take my eyes off the road and turn my head to look for cars. my other trucks and cars don't have this problem, so i know that nissan could correct it with a different mirror motor. i have contacted nissan about it and gotten back an unsatisfactory form letter. *ak

My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. the warning was dtc p0463. it corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. nissan extended the warranty to 9/24/11 and 72,000 miles or less. my vehicle's mileage is at 32,500 miles. nissan recognized that it had a problem with the fuel level sending unit. they even extended the warranty for it. unfortunately, i don't drive this vehicle much. i checked on the internet. many of the problems appeared at the 30,000 mile mark. my fuel gauge is erratic and does not show an accurate level of fuel. this problem is caused by the deterioration of the unit based on use and not time; therefore, i believe they should either recall this part or extend the warranty with either the time or mileage or unlimited. i am afraid that my fuel will run out without any warning and cause a major accident on the freeway. i am very frustrated with nissan. they don't take ownership over their problems. i personally will not purchase a nissan vehicle again. *tr

I was driving my truck notice the service engine light had came on and while driving the accelrationwas very weak.i had the code check and it came back as tcm and valve body problem and came home and researched to be a common problem with this truck type. *js

10 months ago my 05 nissan frontier had the check engine light come on. turns out is was the fuel sensor. now the fuel sensor doesn't work. i have researched this and it is a very common problem for frontiers, xterras, and pathfinders. i have found literally hundreds of complaints, and nissan is aware of the problem, yet still no recall. in addition to the $90 diagnostic, we are being quoted $400 to have it repaired. this is a serious concern because the fuel gauge will work fine ofr a while, then get stuck, making it impossible to know how much fuel you have. i have been stranded twice on the interstate.*tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the front calipers seized and as a result, the brakes failed. the contact stated that he replaced the calipers, brake pads and rotors on each side twice prior to the recent failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 72,000.

3/10/08-transmission is slipping and clunking, took to dealer-turn away, 59994 miles. 4/21/08-62,597 miles returned to dealer and again was told no problem. that day took to local mechanic and he drained transmission fluid. resembled a milk shake and he diagnosed the problem as a broken transmission line in the radiator. returned to dealership and they once again turned me away refusing to acknowledge the problem. local mechanic flushed transmission and repaired radiator. transmission still slips and clunks and is presently parked.(not drivable) received a letter from nissan admitting to this very problem and they still rejected my request for repairs. believe engine may have been damaged as a result of this problem. burns oil and stalls as well. made many requests to national consumer affairs and totally rejected my concerns. *tr

Serious safety issue: at a very busy california intersection, my vehicle simply quit running, at which point i was able to re start said vehicle and "limp" it to a safe area, luckily i might add. i had vehicle towed to a service facility where the mechanic found a lose battery connection in which he thought he solved the mechanical problem. the next day traveling down hwy 50 in the sierra mountains at 65 mph the vehicle stopped running again and i was lucky enough to have an exit nearby that i safely coasted the dead vehicle into. had vehicle towed to a different mechanic. he found a faulty ipdm ( intelligent power distribution module ). upon his research and mine, this is an ongoing problem in which nissan is not responding to. it should be safety issue and be recalled by nissan and the repair should be performed at no charge from a nissan dealership. if you were to google : "ipdm problem nissan " you will find further data. please review, and thanks for listening....*tr