2008 Nissan Frontier Power Train Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 9 records
- radiator transmission · 7 records
- transmission cooler · 5 records
- transmission failure · 5 records
- rear axle · 5 records
- causing transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My check engine light went on as i was driving home on a sunday afternoon. With in an hour, and almost arriving home... The vehicle began to slow down and could not accelerate past 25mph. I stopped at a traffic light and felt a very large bang under the truck. As i tried to accelerate from the light i could only get up to 25mph. Then the truck stalled completely, in the middle of a busy street. Luckily no one was…
ODI 10681485
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I just had to have the radiator replaced and the automatic transmission rebuilt at a cost of almost $3,000 in my 2008 nissan frontier se 4v 2.5 with only 84,000 miles because of the cross contamination. According to carcomplaint.com, the average owner is becoming aware of a problem at 94,565 miles. If nissan would have recalled the radiators immediately upon knowledge of the defect, it would have saved them from…
ODI 10621910
Engine · Power Train
I have the well documented problem with the radiator coolant entering and damaging the transmission. I am having it repaired a nissan dealership. I will have to pay over 3200.00!. There was a settlement agreement that is ridiculous!. The problem does not even occur until over 80000 miles when nissan will not cover anything. There are hundreds if not thousands of complaints. *tr
ODI 10584460
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the transmission shifted erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission fluid and coolant were mixing. As a result, the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 102,355 and current…
ODI 10584630
Power Train
Noticed oil / grease on rear tires sidewall. Taken to nissan dealer for inspection. Mechanic found a failure of both rear axle seals causing fluid to cover rear axle, differential, rear brakes, and tires. I was advised to not drive the truck due to possible axle and wheel separation from the rear end. If i had not found this i could easily be dead due to wheel axle separation from the vehicle in motion. This is a…
ODI 10576958
Power Train
On the above date i first noticed that when the vehicle was idling the truck would not throw any heat. On april 26, 2014 the transmission would not shift out of overdrive. I shut the vehicle down, restarted and push the button to take out overdrive and vehicle was driven in fourth. On may 8, 2014 while driving the "check engine light" came on as well as the 4 wheel lo range light came on and i drove it 2 miles to my…
ODI 10595686
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Known defect by nissan. Radiator fluid leaks into transmission causing complete failure of transmission. They have extended warranty for new transmission but comes with a $2500 deductible. Why should i have to pay anything when they know they made a defective product. *tr
ODI 10548280
Engine · Power Train
A whining or buzzing type noise has develop from the timing chain area caused by excess slack in the secondary timing chains. Nissan has issued a service bulletin (ntb09-128) regarding this issue. Replacement of both secondary timing chains and their tensioner shoes will be necessary to repair this concern. My 2008 frontier has 89k miles on it (out of nissan's 60k warranty) and has been whining for sometime now.…
ODI 10493008
Power Train
Total transmission failure due to coolant mixed with transmission fluid. *tr
ODI 10485353
Power Train
Started to notice heat not working at an idle but when accelerated heat was working fine. I didn't think anything about it seeing as it was cold outside. Then i received a notice for a suit against nissan for transmission problems caused by transmission cooling line leaking causing coolant and transmission fluid to mix and transmission failing. I now have 102,000 miles on my frontier and the settlement nissan offers…
ODI 10492327
Engine · Power Train
I received a letter for a settlement offer from nissan about the transmission cooler failure which leads to total transmission failure. I started to research what was wrong and what i can do about it seeing as my frontier has 102,000 miles on it and is not covered by the settlement offer. As i did some research i found out about a symptom before transmission failure occurs which is at an idle you have a loss of heat…
ODI 10492357
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was being repaired for routine maintenance when he was informed that the rear differential axle seals failed. As a result, fluid leaked and the brakes were damaged. The dealer stated the brakes, rear axle, and seals needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was…
ODI 10468357
Engine · Power Train
Trans cooler ruptured within radiator causing water/coolant to mix with transmission fluid destroying transmission. *tr
ODI 10520765
Engine · Power Train
Failed transmission twice due to leak of coolant caused by radiator leak. Occurred at 50k and 64k miles. First failure caused a delay after pressing accelerator allowing engine to rev before engaging when trying to accelerate from a stop. Both replacements covered by warranty. *tr
ODI 10490527
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Left rear axle seal failed and grease from axle coated caliper and brake disc, rendering braking ineffective on that wheel. This is a known issue with nissan with a technical service bulletin (ntb100008) issued, but nissan only selectively applies the repair. Grease coating the brake appears visually the same as brake dust, and owner's manual requires inspection of seals only every 7500 miles, so braking may be lost…
ODI 10438943
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I have had this vehicle in twice now due to the smell of leaking anti freeze and have been told no problem ,now we have gotten two different things about the radiator and transmission i have called the customer service number they gave and they told me to look for leaks or check fluid for milky color,there needs to be a total recall on these before someone gets seriously hurt! *tr
ODI 10492326