NissanFrontier2004
  1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Engine

2004 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

4
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 4 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 16, 2017

    Engine

    Ok rattling around the front of the motor .then it just stopped then milky substance starts running out. I reported it to north america nissan and they told me to take my truck to the nearest nissan dealer and they would take care of the problem.the timing chain tensioner guide was on a service bulletin (ntbo9- 128)

    ODI 10995225

  • February 7, 2017 · 42,000 miles

    Engine

    The timing chain tensioner guide failed, causing the timing chain to rub a hole into the block. The local dealership, ceranti oakes nissan, is aware of the problem, as well as the timing tensioner recall submitted by the manufacturer, and initially suggested that i haul the truck to the dealership, at my own expense, for repairs. After having the truck abour a week, the dealership finally returned calls claiming…

    ODI 10984794

  • March 1, 2014 · 49,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes

    Truck total mileage is only 55,000 as it is not used very much. 3 issues occurred approx. At 49,000miles. 1) engine started to miss. Upon checking spark plugs it was discovered that the plug cavities in the head were full of oil. The valve cover gasket seals had leaked and the oil filled spark plug holes caused it to miss. This is not covered under warranty so repairs were done at my cost. Had to replace all of the…

    ODI 10899041

  • January 17, 2014 · 115,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Engine · Wheels

    After driving my vehicle to work (around 15 miles), the lights began to dim and the radio turned on and off several times. I parked in the garage where i work, and went to my office to get in touch with a mechanic. About 1/2 hour later, a police officer called because my truck caught fire. It caused damage to the parking structure, and obviously to the vehicle, including melting many of the components under the…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10560434