2007 Nissan Frontier Power Train Problems
- 198
- 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 198 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 33 records
- transmission radiator · 14 records
- radiator transmission · 13 records
- transmission failure · 10 records
- fluid transmission · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 101 |
| 60–100k mi | 57 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
At 132,000 miles my transmission and radiator failed at the same time. I have come to understand that this is a known defect in nissans. I did not know this was an ongoing problem with nissans. The cost to repair is going to be more than $5000. This is terrible.
ODI 11242381
Power Train
We are a auto dealer in ohio. After purchasing a 2007 nissan frontier crew cab 4x4 at the auction, we did a post sale inspection and it passed. We brought it home and did a 60 point inspection, outside of an airbag light issue, it passed once again. One week later, the transmission is shot. After a transmission shop called me today and said $3000 to replace transmission, i found out this is a common problem that…
ODI 11240955
Power Train
While on vacation transmission failure due to coolant mixing with transmission faulty radiator taken to mt holly nissan asap while driving it was a safety hazzard
ODI 11232172
Power Train
Got in my 2007 frontier to go to work on monday morning ,got about three blocks and pulled out onto the main street and my truck went from third gear back into 1st gear i was only doing the speed limit of 60km an hour, then limped it home to find out my rad was cracked ,i do take very good care of my truck and for this to go all of a sudden. I think nissan should cover the cost .i only have 110 kms on it !!!
ODI 11228526
Engine · Power Train
We had just had our oil changed in our nissan frontier and had a general check of the vehicle before driving it on a vacation to another state. Everything was in perfect working order. We purchased this vehicle new and it has always been well-maintained. It has 118,000 miles. While driving home less than a week after we left, we noticed that the transmission began slipping and coolant was suddenly leaking from the…
ODI 11218433
Power Train
Lost power to transmission while driving down road with grandson in car seat. Saw the ses (service engine soon) light and coasted off to side of highway. Very scary!
ODI 11133110
Power Train
My truck service ligth come on 09/25/2018 took it to a transmission mechanic he said there was antifreeze in the transmission the said was bad for that he said it would cost 2500 hundred to fix i've had this truck seen 2007 i never heard anything about this problem 😒
ODI 11223043
Power Train
Nissan frontier transmission reverse went out in heavy traffic.
ODI 11123314
Power Train
Cross-contamination between amy freeze in transmission fluid. Transmission mechanic quoted at $4000 to replace fix problem
ODI 11122218
Power Train
Radiator leaked fluid into the transmission case causing transmission failure at 146000 miles. Check engine light came on wile on the highway took it to the dealer and was told the transmission and radiator needs replacement for 5000 dollars.
ODI 11115800
Power Train
The radiator is defective and let's the anti-frezee mix with the transmission fluid.
ODI 11115509
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failure due to radiator coolant leaking into transmission. Driving condition resulted in sudden hard downshifts and eventually led to a no start condition. Upon inspecting, the at control fuse was blown and when replaced the vehicle cranked, only to have the fuse blow again. The transmission, likely need to be replaced to remedy the issue. This issue is known and unfortunately, little has been done to…
ODI 11110959
Power Train
Engine light came on, had checked by nissan dealership, said antifreeze in transmission caused by bad lines in radiator, common problem with nissan,said nissan had an extended warranty on this problem, but ran out, would cost 6,000 to fix this problem
ODI 11104292
Power Train
Car stutters when i accelerate whil going uphill between 40 and 60 miles an hour. Dealership mechanic reported that the transmission fluid had been contaminated by the radiator failing. There are 102,000 miles on the vehicle. The dealership is charging $6,100 to repair a truck that is worth less than that. The dealership says that as i am 2,000 miles past the warranty, they will not discount the price of repair,…
ODI 11098101
Power Train
Takata recall transmission stop pulling i have water in my transmission no warning at all i was at a red light and it just stop going??
ODI 11091302
Air Bags · Power Train
Takata recall, the frontier toric converter inside the transmission started vibrating and the transmission was not shifting smoothly. Transmission fluid was milky looking according to napa when they changed the transmission fluid.
ODI 11081856
Power Train
Known issue with this car, cross contamination radiator to transmission.. Coolant leak into transmission. 6months over warranty.
ODI 11076205
Power Train
The airbag started flashing and around 35-40 mph it feels like you are hitting rumble strips. Took the vehicle to the nissan dealership and the radiator fluid is mixing in the transmission. Replacement of transmission and radiator is over $4,500.
ODI 11067040
Power Train
Transmission went into limp mode leaving driveway. Cleared by shutting off & restart. Did this twice then would not reset. Took to shop & diagnosed contaminated tranny fluid & ruined transmission. One part replaced was nissan oem tcm. Three months after rebuild same thing happened on highway but could not clear limp mode. $400 tow to shop but they said all tested and passed, reset codes. Happened again on highway…
ODI 11157295
Engine · Power Train
In january 2018 my nissan was running great ....drove to work and when i came out to go home the truck wouldn't start..my truck has been sitting since then..cant afford a new transmission but i was told it is the main board to the transmission..i have power but it will not start.the vehicle remains in my garage...i had no warning before the this happened.had to pay a tow fee straight to nissan dealer for diagnostic…
ODI 11099440
Power Train
In the middle of driving down a busy public highway the transmission starts to go out with no signs leading up to failure.
ODI 11051821
Power Train
Our 2007 nissan frontier's radiator leaked into our transmission and ruined our transmission at 110,000 miles. The vehicle started slipping and stuttering changing gears while we were driving and it then locked up when we pulled into a gas station and we could not shift the car into gear. The car had to be towed where the shop is telling us it needs a new transmission and radiator. When i called the nissan…
ODI 11034685
Power Train
Automatic transmission failure due to radiator failure and coolant contamination
ODI 11034187
Air Bags · Power Train
Drivers airbag light is on. Also transmission slipping anti-freeze mixing with transmission fluid.
ODI 11043228
Power Train
Radiator leaks into transmission causing failure. The transmission slipped into neutral entering 45 mph traffic on a [redacted] leaving me stranded and blocking traffic. It is currently in the shop and will cost 3000.00.
ODI 11019821