1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Steering

2004 Nissan Frontier Steering 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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 19, 2014 · 45,694 miles

    Steering · Wheel Bearing

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel jerked violently and the vehicle began to wander out of its lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a safe location and the contact noticed that the front driver side wheel was positioned inwardly. In addition, the inner and outer wheel bearings and related parts were…

    ODI 10641681

  • November 7, 2013 · 105,000 miles

    Steering

    This vehicle has a steering column recall that i was not notified about until i purchased it in 2012. I contacted nissan to schedule the repair but they informed me that i would have to take the vehicle 250 miles to the nearest dealership. I explained that would not be able to do that since i live on an island in a remote part of alaska. I asked if a local certified mechanic would be able to make the repairs and…

    ODI 10551397

  • June 4, 2012

    Steering

    There was no accident. I had my vehicle repaired by a dealer (power steering). Now i have a leak in the power steering. They say they did not cause the leak. I say they did. *tr

    ODI 10488684

  • November 8, 2010 · 65,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 60 mph the steering wheel became very stiff. The vehicle was taken to his residence. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified and stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v554000, steering, column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…

    ODI 10366459

  • January 15, 2010 · 49,000 miles

    Steering

    Powering steering box failure on a 2004 nissan frontier. My vehicle has only 49,000 miles on it and was purchased new. Two mechanics, one nissan and one an independent mechanic, identified the steering box as the culprit for the difficult steering in the vehicle. Both said it should not fail. The nissan mechanic went on to say that he had only seen one fail in his ten years as a mechanic, and that involved a vehicle…

    ODI 10302372