1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Engine

2001 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 3 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 19, 2014 · 149,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train

    While driving, felt a "shudder" .. Check engine light came on, gear shift indicator went off. Once the key was turned off, vehicle would not start. Towed home. Started checking fuses. Check fluids, realized transmission fluid was in radiator and radiator fluid was in transmission. Vehicle will no longer drive in drive, only in reverse. Known issue with nissan. *tr

    ODI 10614902

  • July 16, 2013 · 120,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Engine

    This vehicle was involved in a mva where it hit the broadside of a minivan (t-boned) that ran a red light through an intersection. The truck was going in excess of 20mph at the time, when i contacted the mini-van no airbag was deployed. I suffered hits to my head, whiplash related damages, damage to my shoulder and right leg. The impact caused significant front end damage to the truck, the engine and body were…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10653665

  • July 2, 2013 · 130,000 miles

    Engine

    Several web sites i have read indicate a recurring problem with engine/exhaust accumulation of water via the leakage in water lines and/or faulty manufacturing heads/engine system. My vehicle accumulated water in one of the piston (4-5), and perhaps warped the alum heads or maybe blown gasket. If repaired will this problem persist, and what recourse do i have with either manufacture or used car dealer (bought in san…

    ODI 10524155