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
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the transmission hesitated without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. *tr
ODI 10520247
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my truck on a two lane road at approximately 40 mph when the truck started to shake and shutter and would not shift properly. I was almost rear ended on a bend in the road because of the reduced speed i had to drive to keep the truck from shaking. I have researched my nissan frontier's transmission issue and it appears to be a cross contamination issue where the transmission cooler leaks allowing…
ODI 10520084
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission failed due to radiator leakage into transmission fluid. Just out of warranty! Nissan claims powertrain warranty will not cover since it is a radiator problem which causes the failure. ----- leaking coolant causes transmission failure an alarming number of nissan xterra, pathfinder and frontier owners are stepping forward with stories about how cracked radiators are causing coolant to leak into the…
ODI 10593657
Engine · Power Train
After reading about previous complaints online and an investigation performed by nhtsa i think the transmission is leaking fluid into the radiator. What was the conclusion of your investigation? *tr
ODI 10512985
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
As i was parked at a service station, i put my truck into reverse and it was the same as neutral and never engaged. This is a very common, but not necessary, issue with the transmission on the nissan frontier. I almost blew up my engine last year when the radiator cracked and allowed transmission fluid to mix with the coolant and caused the temperature gauge to go way up. This mixture made its way to the…
ODI 10510649
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I parked my truck and later tried to start it and it wouldn't. Had it towed to one repair shop ($45.00 plus $75.00 to the repair shop) and they referred me to a transmission mechanic. So i had it towed there ($45.00) and he said that radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission. I've had the truck about 2 weeks before this happened. The estimate on repairs is $3,500. Watch and see what god makes happen! *tr
ODI 10513093
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I am writing this on may 9, 2013. About a week ago my 2007 nissan frontier experienced slow acceleration. I put it in 1st and drove slowly for 1/4 mile then turned off the engine. When i turned on ignition, gear shift was locked. I unlocked manually and tried to start. Nothing. Engine will not crank. No lights on dash. I towed it my local mechanic who tried some electrical work. Nothing so he thought a tranny…
ODI 10511225
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
2007 nissan frontier complaint . I am writing this on may 9, 2013. About a week ago my 2007 nissan frontier experienced slow acceleration. I put it in 1st and drove slowly for 1/4 mile then turned off the engine. When i turned on back on ignition, gear shift was locked. I unlocked manually and tried to start. Nothing. Engine will not crank. No lights on dash. I towed it my local mechanic who tried some electrical…
ODI 10511221
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that coolant leaked into the transmission erroneously and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer confirmed that radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacture regarding the radiator leak and was advised…
ODI 10552096
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle began running poorly and stuttering between gear shifts. Knew about the potential for the transmission and radiator fluid to mix and destroy the engine from the lawsuit that was filed and correspondence we had received from nissan. Sure enough, took the vehicle to a nissan dealer and an independent car shop and both diagnosed the same thing - radiator and transmission fluids mixing. No option but to get it…
ODI 10512902
Power Train
There is a known issue of the radiator leaking fluid into the transmission causing transmission failure. Nissan was involved in a class action suit where the warranty was extended to 80,000 miles but i was 2,000 miles over, so instead of them fixing it for free, i would have to pay a $2,500 deductible. I do not have $2,500 to spend on something that is a known issue. Please let me know if there is any recourse for…
ODI 10505633
Power Train
Truck started to shake when shifting into over-drive. Took to dealership and found transmission fluid inside radiator. Nissan has extended warranty up to 100k miles and no warranty over 100k (needs recall). Nissan is aware of the issue that allows fluids to mix and create a premature failure of the transmission and radiator. Dealer also stated that there is such high demand on the transmissions that they are on…
ODI 10501951
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the radiator was cracked and allowed coolant to enter the transmission. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the transmission and radiator would possibly require replacement but first, a diagnostic was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 101,000. *tr
ODI 10501240
Power Train
At about 100,000 miles, i started noticing that on take-off and at about 40 mph, my frontier would struggle to takeoff or accelerate. When slowing down, if acceleration was needed, the rpms rev up, but the truck does not accelerate. At 40-45 mph transition, going uphill, the truck stutters like it doesn't know what gear to engage. I immediately looked online and found many complaints about the vehicle transmission…
ODI 10510642
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The car was brought in for fluid changes since the car was nearly at the 100,000 mile mark. They explained the radiator had failed and caused the transmission to be contaminated. This car was brought in several times over the years and they never disclosed that this known problem can ruin a transmission. I paid 3000.00 to have the car fixed because i was in the 80-100,000 k mile range. This class action settlement…
ODI 10520286
Power Train
While i have not yet had a failure, or crash i have been notified by nissan that my truck's transmission may fail suddenly making the vehicle inoperable. This is a concern as i occasionally use the vehicle for commuting to work on the interstate highway system and fear i would be subject to injury or death if i have a sudden failure and there is no place to pull safely off the road. I also use the truck to go deep…
ODI 10492334
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began jerking violently. Additionally, the vehicle would not respond when the gear was shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that radiator coolant was leaking into the transmission and both the transmission and the radiator…
ODI 10497716
Power Train
Trouble light came on, "vehicle needs service soon". Attempted to drive vehicle to garage and engine would not start. Shop indicate that there was coolant in the transmission fluid and the transmission and engine control module fuses had blown. Nissan dealer said that transmission, radiator, transmission and engine control modules needs to be replaced. He is unable to start the engine and indicates that there may be…
ODI 10488734
Power Train
The vehicle has the common problem of the radiator mixing engine coolant and transmission fluid causing the failure of the transmission. To me this is a safety issue. The dealers are of no help and neither is nissan. *tr
ODI 10499373
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
As i am driving, the transmission will not shift at 40 mph. I pull over and find out that it will not go into reverse, either. I drive over to the nissan dealership and find out that the part of the radiator that connects to the tranny has cracked and dumped all of the radiator fluid into the tranny, killing it. I need a new radiator and transmission. Nissan is covering the costs (for repairs but not alternate…
ODI 10487520
Power Train
I was driving on the interstate in overdrive and the truck came out of gear and the engine revved high in rpms. I had to turn overdrive off to get the truck to drive in 4th gear. I took the truck to a transmission shop and they explained coolant from the radiator had gotten into the transmission. They exchange the fluid but explained the transmission may need to be rebuilt if a lot of damage has been done. I was…
ODI 10487680
Power Train
This report is submitted with regard to a potential problem with this vehicle. Nissan has sent out a notice that this vehicle has a manufacturing defect. The radiator has a weakness so that it may begin leaking internally, which will contaminate the transmission and bring failure of the vehicle to accelerate, or in the most serious state, failure to move in traffic. Nissan has sent a flimsy warranty extension that…
ODI 10485068
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
First thing that happened the gas gauge just quit working second the fuel line started leaking on the frame just after gas gauge fixed then transmission messed up transmission radiator and thermostat fixed and no running hot took it to dealer says nothing wrong with it also code is showing egr valve. *tr
ODI 10660218
Power Train
Husband traveling on northwest expressway in oklahoma city, ok. Stopped at the light in midst of 6 lanes of five o'clock traffic. The vehicle quit. He could not re-start it or safely get out of the vehicle. He used his cell phone to call farmers' help point towing company. Thinking it was the battery, we had it towed home. We replaced the battery with a new one and bought jumper cables. This did not fix it. We…
ODI 10486284
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, the transmission responded with extreme hesitation. The failure also occurred whenever the contact was driving on an incline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised that the transmission severely vibrated when in reverse. In addition, the transmission fluid was…
ODI 10499517