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
My transmission failed to water in transmission due to faulty radiator because of recall i was never informed of untill i researched it after it happened 10 /17/15 it stayed in high gear on hwy 98 i almost got hit 2 or 3 times i had it towed to advanced trans. Spanish fort , al invoice #10892 water in trans. 3996.89 for rpairs
ODI 10789696
Power Train
These vehicles contain a defective radiator cooler tank that ruptures and forces coolant into the transmission through the cooler lines. When the coolant mixes with transmission fluid it creates a frothy liquid that eats valves, errodes seals and causes corrosion. It's toxic, irreversible and will eventually kill the 5-speed automatic transmission. Which it did
ODI 10785426
Power Train
Purchased the truck 8-1-2015, drove it about 2 months (1700 miles). While driving and turning left with oncoming traffic, the transmission hesitated nearly causing and accident. Took the truck to nissan to be checked out. They diagnosed that the radiator cracked causing contaminatiion of coolant into the transmission. Since the transmission cooler was built inside the radiator. Which after reading a little research…
ODI 10781472
Power Train
Transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant. The source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.
ODI 10778675
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate to shift gears. After examining the vehicle, the contact discovered that transmission fluid was present in the radiator coolant. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10779048
Power Train
Was stationary ready to go to next appointment put it in drive and it would not go. Engine reved but not moving. Was told at dealership coolant has gotten into transmission. Needed new transmission . After repairs, headlights and windows did not function correctly.
ODI 10788353
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after thirty minutes. The contact also stated that the radiator cracked. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle needed a new transmission and radiator. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10780217
Power Train
When the truck transmission shifted into 5th gear there was a grinding noise in the transmission. This problem has been repccuring and getting worse. The nissian dealer verified it is due to contaminated transmission fluid due to a leak in the cooling radiator.
ODI 10761660
Power Train
My 2007 nissan frontier heater would not warm up when idling. I took it to the dealership in december 2014 and they flushed the lines. Six months later the transmission began to slip. I took it back to the dealer and they informed me that due to a manufacturer's defect engine coolant leaked into the transmission and destroyed it! I would need a new transmission and radiator. Because the vehicle was now 8 years old,…
ODI 10735953
Power Train
The transmission doesnt shift down as it needs to when it is called for,and a chatter happens when it does shift down.
ODI 10788231
Power Train
Driving when car stopped moving and started rolling backwards. Had to put car in reverse. Intermittently got it in drive. Car was making a humming noise.
ODI 10726318
Power Train
Truck started to vibrate like i was driving on a rumple strip around 40 mph. It seemed like the overdrive was struggling to engage or the automatic transmission couldn't find the right gear. I checked the atf and it was a red strawberry milkshake consistency that is often described when there is water contamination. This is a common problem that nissan refuses to recall. It has just over 90k.
ODI 10731391
Power Train
I purchased a 2007 nissan frontier in 2013, and just prior to reaching 109,178 my transmission started slipping badly so i took it to my local mechanic and he discovered that my "sealed" transmission was missing two quarts of oil and there were no signs of leaking on the external portion of the transmission. He replaced the missing oil and after a week of driving the transmission was slipping again. He checked the…
ODI 10725639
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician stated that the radiator, transmission, and transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10724463
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I bought a used 2007 nissan frontier crew cab at hyundai of roseville, ca a year and half ago on jan 2014 and they never disclose to me that this car was known for coolant leaking into the transmission and eventually destroying it. After buying this, i only drove it for about 8,000 miles and this problem hits me june 2015. I bought it for $12,500 and still owe $8,000. The costs to repair this according to nissan…
ODI 10723649
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I was rear ended 04/20/2015 ,back injury, police report, other driver insurance taking care of bills, no settlement yet. In june, noticed transmission slip & leak in drive way. In repair shop on friday, 07/31/2015. They advised me radiator crack and transmission fluid leaked into radiator. $1,200.00 to repair all. They instructed to do so.
1 injury
ODI 10746755
Engine · Power Train
2007 nissan frontier with 140,000 miles started vibrating and seemed sluggish when accelerating. I took to firestone thinking maybe it needed tune up. Come to find out transmission is the issue. I have previously had to replace fuel sensor when nissan refused to pay. I was over the mileage by 2000 miles for recall. Now i have read about issues with transmission and once again nissan refusing to fix problems. Nissan…
ODI 10717267
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 11/18/15*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised the vehicle was unsafe to be…
ODI 10764584
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Like so many other nissan frontier owners, the radiator coolant got mixed with the transmission fluid. This is factory defect known by nissan. Had to replace radiator and transmission since the car was not responding well and was not able to run properly. Called nissan three times to ask for some financial support and they denied it. *tr
ODI 10715066
Engine · Power Train
Transmission was slipping bad, and the coolant was looking brownish red. Transmission fluid was in the radiator and through out both the engine and transmission. When i took it to the dealership to get check-out they said my warranty had expired and that this wouldn't be covered. Would need to replace radiator and transmission.... Costing me $ 2,731.25. Although this is a known fact that nissan is having a good…
ODI 10715235
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Was driving 2007 nissan frontier when 4wd light came on and check engine light came on. Slowed down and came to a stop. When i tried to accelerate, there was no response. Apparently, transmission is ruined due to a known defect with the radiator where coolant leaks into the transmission. Nissan never issued a recall for the radiator assembly, just extended the warranty to 100,000 miles, leaving the consumer…
ODI 10714934
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the transmission cooler fractured and caused anti-freeze to spill into the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,256.
ODI 10782100
Engine · Power Train
A couple of months ago, i began to notice a loud vibrating or shuddering sound at speeds around 35-40 mph. It seemed to happen as i stopped accelerating as if it were trying to up-shift for cruising. The sound began to get louder over the next few weeks before i could get it checked out. It now has a very difficult time shifting at those speeds and when it does shift, it's hard and makes a loud knock sound. It then…
ODI 10725067
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Making a noise when traveling at 35-40 mph accelerating. Nissan dealership states it is the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which is causing the transmission to fail. Warranty expired on 12/2014. Nissan dealership states a co-pay of $2500.00 is what will be charged to fix. *tr
ODI 10704570
Engine · Power Train
2012 class action suit extends warranty for leakage of antifreeze into transmission which causes engine to stop running properly and break down. Apparently this is a common feature on nissan vehicles. This truck was driven to florida by a college student on spring break. At 79,000 mark trouble started. He drove it home to virginia and bingo the odometer went over 80,000 miles. At 80,300 miles he takes it to the…
ODI 10700744