2007 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
- 62
- 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.
What owners report
- timing chain · 15 records
- transmission fluid · 10 records
- transmission radiator · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- radiator coolant · 6 records
- radiator fluid · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine
Transmission was damage due to water coming from the radiator. Mechanic explained it to me to be a recall
ODI 11208369
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
Engine
The automatic transmission cooler that is internal to the radiator leaked coolant into the automatic transmission causing excessive friction destroying it. Nissan knew of the problem yet failed to warn owners that they could avoid a $6000 repair by replacing the know defective radiator for less than $1000. Nissan offered a prorated warranty extension of up to 10 yrs/90,000 miles (mine is a 2007 with 88934 so not…
ODI 11089759
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that coolant leaked into the transmission and the vehicle speed would not exceed 30 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,704.
ODI 11179822
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While the vehicle was parked, it failed to start. An unknown independent mechanic diagnosed that antifreeze leaked into the transmission. The dealer (nissan gadsden in gadsden, alabama) was contacted by phone, but the vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 11080950
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Transmission fluid in the radiator !!itonly has 75 thousand miles original only one owner dealers told me it would be 6,000 dollars plus to fix ,please help
ODI 11030590
Engine · Power Train
When driving my 2007 nissan frontier with a 191000 miles and truck starts to slow down, it would down shift rough. Made appt for next day with mechanic. It still being the same day i drove my son to the park and came to a stop , truck down shift was rough again and service engine soon light came on, pushed on gas and truck felt like it lost power. Got to park a block away, turned truck off and it never started…
ODI 11002923
Engine
The automatic transmission would not change gear properly. It is slow in changing gear and the "check engine light" blinks.
ODI 10993036
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I own a 2007 nissan frontier le crew cab 4x4 and i have owned since it has had 72,000 miles on it. Last monday while driving to work my truck shut off in the middle of hwy 53 and locked up the steering and almost took my life. Due to the fact nissan has ignored their radiators are faulty leaking into the transmission, i am left with my truck sitting in the yard. I am a 22 year old male with 2 jobs and a full time…
ODI 10986196
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Nissan recognized leak in radiator, leading to corrosion in transmission resulting in clunking shifting with automatic transmission, until transmission cannot shift by itself. Secret warranty bulletin put out but only to nissan service centres and not shared with vehicles owners until to late for most. If they recalled or fixed the radiator, would not now need a new transmission repair for ~$7000. Truck will no…
ODI 11003741
Engine
There is a high frequency buzzing / whining noise coming from the secondary timing chain system. This has started to happen on a 2007 nissan frontier vq40 4.0l v6 engine. The noise increases in frequency with engine speed (rpm). Attached is the service bulletin. Service bulletin reference: ntb09-128 classification: em09-007 date: november 16, 2009
ODI 10928772
Engine
While in the freeway, speed slowed down to 25 mph. Got out of the freeway and opened hood. Found out radiator coolant low and some white stuff i could see. Right then it came to my mind that i have the nissan famous radiator coolant leaking into transmission and would not think it would happen to my truck at 38000 miles. Transmission had milky like fluid. Why is there no safety recall when so many cars are affected…
ODI 10927347
Engine
My truck stopped in the middle of the freeway and when it was taken tothe mechanic it was collant in the transmission. Not onky do ineed to replace the transmission but also the radiator. There wereno signs of this issue or any warnings.
ODI 10947842
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Took my nissan frontier to pacific nissan in san diego for a consistent jerk/knock with sound of liquid gurgling. Notified that i was lucky that the truck made it to the shop. Notified that there is a fluid intermix between my coolant and transmission fluids. How can that be when they are two totally different systems? Nissan is offering that i pay the deductible of 3000$ to get it fixed. I just found out that this…
ODI 10885478
Engine
Noise from front of engine when starting or while running. Have replaced all serpentine belt system parts problem persists. I have now parked the vehicle as problem is worse, and do not want to ruin the engine. Mileage 46450.
ODI 10983549
Engine · Power Train
When entering hwy 17 (70 mph speed limit) i pressed the gas pedal to the floor to enter oncoming traffic. Instead of increasing speed the truck stalled. I pulled onto the right side emergency lane in order to prevent traffic from running over my vehicle. I placed the transmission in park and it seemed to smooth out . Motor was running with excess rpm's and transmission was slipping. This was a near accident. I could…
ODI 10937123
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Entering 4 lane highway with 70 mph traffic. Kicked frontier into passing gear to enter ongoing traffic. Frontier stalled and slowed instead of increasing speed. Transmission slippage and jerking caused motor to increase rpms. I had to move my truck over to right of paved lane and onto pulloff area in order to prevent accident. I was told at the nissan dealership that i had transmission damage due to radiator fluid…
ODI 10865900
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failed due to coolant intermixing with transmission fluid. This is the second time this vehicle has had catastrophic transmission failure due to a crack in the cooling system. First time was just over the warranty so i was forced to pay a $2500 copay. The vihicle started showing signs of a secondary failure just prior to 100000 miles and when i brought it to the dealer they lied to me and said there was…
ODI 10872345
Engine
Was told the timing chain and tensioners need to be replaced found out this is a very common problem with nissans and they will do nothing to remedy the situation
ODI 10838819
Engine
About 3 weeks ago my truck was not shifting correctly i take to the dealer and they found a code p0717 for a turbine revolution sensor. They found there to be water being pumped into the transmission. Apparently the radiator leaks water into the transmission.
ODI 10846232
Engine
Timing chain, guide and tensioner must be replaced
ODI 10816402
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
Engine
The radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and ruined the transmission. I understand that this is a known problem by nissan and they never notified us. If we had been told about the problem before the radiator leak we would have fixed it and would never have had to replace the transmission. We contacted nissan consumer affairs and they refused to help pay for this so we were stuck with paying over $5000 for a…
ODI 10725654