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.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The automatic transmission started shifting "hard" and the heater stopped working. I took it to a local shop and they told me that the radiator fluid had contaminated the transmission fluid, and visa versa. I needed to have a transmission shop look at it. They told me the same thing as the previous shop, but also that i would be needing a new transmission and radiator system, at the cost of $4848.00. This was due to…
ODI 10576939
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
No power to wheels...transmission coolant and engine coolant mix together due to malfunction in radiator causing catastrophic transmission failure. Cost to replace radiator and transmission is $5200...research on this matter indicates that nissan corp. Knew of the problem and that a class action law suit coving this defect has been approved, but, the deadline to apply has passed...my truck just broke and it is now…
ODI 10567469
Power Train
Nissan frontier 2007 - transmission started acting funny making a rumbling sound. Took it in for service and found that the radiator had leaked into the transmission. Yes, common problem it would seem. Bit the biggest problem is that to get it back on the road safely is going to cost thousands of dollars! And nissan knew, has known and knows about this problem but has done nothing to fix it!!! They should be held…
ODI 10564364
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The transmission had been shuttering and slipping for a couple of months. It was getting worse so i took it to kings transmission on 3-13-14 to have it looked at. They discovered water in the fluid and informed me that this model of vehicle had a wide spread problem with the radiator failing and leaking coolant into the transmission cooling lines. The truck is now at a nissan dealer getting a new transmission and…
ODI 10573514
Power Train
I was returning home from townshend, a distance of approximately 35 miles through the back roads of vermont. These roads are very rural over dirt roads covered in ice and light snow. The transmission started to buck and the wheels started to 'chatter.' my wife had borrowed the truck to make a run to the dump earlier in the week and mentioned the chatter in the wheels and that the truck should be taken to the garage.…
ODI 10563898
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
An internal crack on the oil cooler tube caused internal leakage of engine coolant into the transmission causing transmission failure. *tr
ODI 10563958
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
For approximately 1 month prior to the transmission failing, i notice a "bucking" from the transmission following shifts and only at low rpm's. I had the transmission fluid levels checked during an oil change in january 2014, and fluid was added (the transmission was not flushed.) the "bucking" seemed to subside for a few days, however what i next experienced next was far worse. On three or four occassions, the…
ODI 10764719
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving my truck when it began to slip at round 45 mph. The shifting then became very hard. I looked on-line and saw websites discussing transmission/radiator problems. I opened my radiator and saw it was very milky in color. Took it in to the dealership and told that i needed a new radiator and transmission because of a known problem. *tr
ODI 10557710
Engine · Power Train
My 2007 nissan frontier developed shuddering in the transmission. It has received all regular service at 3,000 mile intervals. Today i was told that the transmission is contaminated with radiator coolant due to failure of the radiator and will cost $6200.00 i note innumerable examples of radiator failures with catastrophic transmission failure in the public forums and nissan agreed to a class-action settlement up to…
ODI 10562733
Power Train
Over the course of approx 2 weeks the vehicle experienced transmission slippage and engine overheating. Then the transmission ceased to function. The vehicle had to be towed to a transmission shop. The transmission failed due to radiator coolant leakage into the transmission. The vehicle needed a completely rebuilt automatic transmission, and radiator. Total repair fees were $3495.00 including towing. Was told by…
ODI 10592845
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchased this truck from a used car auto dealer with 137,477 miles on it. Their warranty was up before i was aware i had a serious problem that got progressively worse. While driving locally and on the highway at speeds between 35 and 65 mph the truck started to shake and vibrate intermittently which caused an erratic control of the truck. After approaching several auto repair shops about the issue no one seamed…
ODI 10566726
Engine · Power Train
Our truck overheated on 10/17/13. The garage informed us the internal radiator had busted and had leaked antifreeze into the transmission and transmission fluid into the radiator. According to the mechanic it had been this way for awhile. There was nothing to indicate there was a problem this major. Nissan could not explain how this could have happened nor why only that if we give them 2500 they will replace the…
ODI 10548487
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Diagnosed as a failed transmission cooler which allows coolant to mix with the transmission fluid, causing internal damage to the components. There was no warning prior to this catastrophic event - it just all of a sudden happened. The entire transmission and radiator had to be replaced at a cost of $7,000 - nissan did not cover $3,000 of this as they said it was a "deductible" - how can you have a deductible on a…
ODI 10548282
Engine · Power Train
The engine overheated. When i lifted the hood i noticed a cream colored substance coming out of coolant reservoir. Had the truck towed to nissan dealer. After diagnosis was told the transmission fluid and the coolant fluid got mixed together. Apparently this has happen before on 2007 nissan frontier engines. Dealer said i needed to have the transmission and the radiator replaced at a cost of $7,000 of which they…
ODI 10547125
Power Train
Driving along at highway speed truck shuddered then loss of power to wheels due to a defect in the coolant system mixing with transmission fluid and destroying transmission. *tr
ODI 10546169
Power Train
Just went and started the truck. When you put it in drive and press the gas it does not move readily, it slowly moves even though i am pressing hard on the gas. You can see the rpm going up but the truck barely moving. The truck has no issues in reverse. This happened with no issues no warning just like that it is sad nissan needs to do something about this. I see too many cases on the web with this now known issue.
ODI 10544262
Power Train
The transmission started to jump/slip at approx 35 mph.(81800 two weeks later it happened again , now occurring daily (82300). I've read reports of radiator fluid mixing with tran. Fluid causing the problem. I expect a trans.failure soon. Nissan supposedly has been aware of this for years. Increased warranty to 100,000mi. But charging consumers a $3000 deductible. I have been laid off from work ....i can't afford to…
ODI 10546026
Engine · Power Train
I was driving when my vehicle suddenly lost speed and would not accelerate when i pressed the gas. It eventually stopped, and would not start back. The following day, i had it towed to a reputable repair shop, where i was told that i needed a new transmission and a new radiator, which would cost me more than $6000.00. They explained that there was a crack in the radiator, that caused the transmission fluid to mix…
ODI 10537609
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Radiator crack caused transmission failure we have 81,000 miles on the truck so they want us to have to pay 2500+ dollars for a 6 year old truck for which we had a 100,000 mile warranty/72 month warranty and on which we paid hundreds of dollars for every major mileage inspection and service. Nothing was done to tell us or warn us of this. People will also lose resale value because no one will want to buy the…
ODI 10537559
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Truck begin shuttering and shifting hard. Took it to nissan and they said the coolant had mixed with the transmission fluid and i will need new transmission and radiator. Cost about 5500.00. Nissan service told me the first time everything was okay. Only after i took it in the second time after i had 100,000 miles then they told me about the leak. Nissan refused to pay for any of this. *tr
ODI 10567013
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that transmission fluid was erroneously entering the radiator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the radiator and transmission both needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 75,569. ..updated 09/30/13 *bf the consumer stated there was an…
ODI 10533865
Power Train
While driving my 2007 nissan frontier i noticed a heavy grinding noise occurring at 40 mph. The transmission was slipping before shifting into overdrive. I took my truck to two different certified mechanics to find out that i needed a new transmission and radiator. The radiator coolant leaked into the transmission causing contamination of the transmission fluid resulting in failure of the transmission. I purchased…
ODI 10525934
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I took my vehicle in to have the transmission fluid changed and was told that the transmission had anti-freeze contamination and could result in sudden catastrophic failure of the transmission, and that nissan was aware of this but would take no action to repair or recall the vehicle. If this is a know manufacture defect and is resulting in catastrophic failure with potential crash, and injury potential, why aren't…
ODI 10522226
Power Train
Transmission cooler failure, coolant contaminated transmission fluid. Burned clutches. Failed shift solenoids, shorted transmission control module. *tr
ODI 10520451
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated while traveling 55 mph the transmission started to slip. The vehicle started slowing down and making a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the coolant from the radiator leaked into the transmission and caused the failure. The failure and current mileage was 104,000. *tr
ODI 10520841