Nissan Frontier problems and issues


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Turns over but will not start.

Nissan Frontier 2010 SE Crew cab 4x4 4.0 V6 265000 miles
Communication error. Will not respond to OBD. Turns over but will not start.
Wilbur from United States a year ago  
WI
4 reports 

Looses power

Nissan Frontier 2001 Manual 180000 miles
When accelerating faster and shifts up gears, the truck get weak, feel like it’s gonna die out.
Teee from United States 4 years ago  
TE
2 reports 

Wont start in any gear battery not dead dash lights work

Nissan Frontier 2006 4.0 v6 automatic transmission 6cyl 400 miles
Truck won't start in any gear. Key turns over but nothing happens. Interior lights, radio, dash lights, etc are all appearing fine. Battery is not dead. When put it in reverse no lights come on and tail lights don't work
Janon from United States 4 years ago  
JA
7 reports 

Wont start in any gear battery not dead dash lights work

Nissan Frontier 2006 4.0 v6 automatic transmission 6cyl 400 miles
Truck won't start in any gear. Key turns over but nothing happens. Interior lights, radio, dash lights, etc are all appearing fine. Battery is not dead. When put it in reverse no lights come on and tail lights don't work
Janon from United States 4 years ago  
JA
1 report 

El foco enpresion de aceite no apaga

Nissan Frontier 2001 Frontier 2.4 38360 miles
Pierde precisión la bomba de aceite y tiene metales nuevos y anillos nuevos. El foco de la aceite se apaga y prende a los pocos segundos de estar prendido el motor
Jorge ocampo from other 4 years ago  
JO

Over heating hood

Nissan Frontier 2014 4.0 v-6 34500 miles
The right side of the hood heats up so much that you can barely touch it
The gauge inside does not show a problem
Luis from United States 5 years ago  
LU

TCM loss communication with engine code U0101

Nissan Frontier 2012 4.0  135000 miles
No transmission lights appear on dashboard
Jjoe from United States 5 years ago  
JJ
3 reports 

No acceleration

Nissan Frontier 2006 Pick up 5000 miles
Any one pls, can the intake valve control for bank 1 and two make the engine not to accelerate and it is having losss of power
Emybright from Nigeria 6 years ago  
EM

Transmission

Nissan Frontier 2006  75000 miles
Shifts when you first start go up the Rd stop leave again stays in third gear
Shorty from Canada 6 years ago  
SH
2 reports 

Noise from the left front tire

Nissan Frontier 2015  74000 miles
Took truck four or five times to nissan in del rio texas and can't find the problem. Noise is terrible coming from tire when going down hill and applying brake.
loly from United States 6 years ago  
LO
1 reply 
loly from United States 6 years ago
Finally wrecked. 15 thousand damage tire broke. Completely broke off. I don’t think wreck was all driver fault
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Transfer case

Nissan Frontier 1998 Truck  170000 miles
How do you remove shifter assembly from transfer case on 98 frontier
Pete from United States 7 years ago  
PE

No heater at all

Nissan Frontier 1999 V6 190000 miles
No heater or fan turning on at all. Blower motor issues. Checked all fuses not the problem.
Hot tom from United States 7 years ago  
HO
1 report 

Break lights not working all 3

Nissan Frontier 2011 V6 76000 miles
I have a 2011 frontier and when I press the brake the light don't come on . Check all fuses all good the brake switch is moving like it should opens and closes anyone have any ideas? Thank you guys for reading Rick
Rick from United States 7 years ago  
RI
2 reports 

When cold engine runs rough

Nissan Frontier 1999 Frontier 2.4  130000 miles
On startup engine runs rough once it warms up runs fine
Jake from United States 8 years ago  
JA
4 reports 

Starting

Nissan Frontier 2010  120000 miles
Hi everyone, this is my situation: due to temperature problems, the cylinder head gasket was changed. Once assembled back, it wouldn't start. The starting motor turns but he engine won't start, what means, it has no injection. The camshaft sensor has been checked and it sends the right pulsations, just as the crankshaft sensor, but the computer won't give pulse to the injectors. That is the one and huge problem. What might have happened? May have some anti-crash switch been activated? I hope someone can help me. Thanks! It would be really helpful if anyone had the injection system's diagram of the Nissan Frontier/Navara/pickup, depending on your country.
manola from United States 8 years ago  
MA
1 report 
Crys from United States 8 years ago
Muriel, there is a sensor which sends the signal to the injectors for its injection. It is rather usual that this sensor breaks or stops working.
CHUCK from United States 8 years ago
I personally believe it is the distributor's coil.
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Oil leakage

Nissan Frontier 2013  38533 miles
My Nissan frontier diesel is leaking huge amounts of oil to the radiator and the system in general. I was told it might be the oil cooler, hoses were checked but the leaking problem is still there, and it has some worrying overheatings.
Harold from United States 9 years ago  
HA
2 replies 
ORPHELIA from United States 9 years ago
Check the oil cooler, located on the right side of the engine. You will see it aluminium lid.
Sebby from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, your failure is in the cylinder head gasket.
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Differential pitch

Nissan Frontier 2013  85000 miles
Good afternoon all. I have a problem with one differential of a NP300 2013 4x4 diesel. My question is the following: the differential comes with a 37-8 pitch and would like to know if its crown and pinion are compatible with any other Nissan model. Thanks for your time and I wait for your answer.
bethia from United States 9 years ago  
BE
1 reply 
Wib from United States 9 years ago
My NP300 had the same failure until I adapted a 3/2 differential.
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Check engine

Nissan Frontier 2007  150000 miles
I have an engine YD25 turbo diesel and, when driving, the Check engine turns on. When turning the car off, it logically disappears but, as I start the engine again, it appears once more. Please help me.
hortense from United States 9 years ago  
HO
2 replies 
eudicy51 from United States 9 years ago
The fuel filters carry a sensor that indicates that there is water in the filters. You should drain such water through the bottom part of the secondary filter and, if the light still turns on, try changing that filter.
Kenn25 from other 4 years ago
I've a issue with my 2013 kia sorento lately. I am suspecting module because the airbag light turns on as well as the engine. In additon, anyone out there have experienced the breaking paddle falls by itself and trigger the breaks light... likes i am stepping on it? Would aporetiate any info. In regard to these issue. Thank too much!
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Starting

Nissan Frontier 2006  90000 miles
My Frontier 2.8 engine won't start when warm. I've already spent lots of money but cannot find the solution.
bazaleel65 from United States 9 years ago  
BA
1 report 
Crys from United States 9 years ago
It might be a sensors failure that is causing your starting problem.
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Oil in radiator

Nissan Frontier 2011  145000 miles
Hello everybody. I have a Nissan np 300 and, when checking the radiator water, I noticed it is full of oil. I spotted this because the temperature has risen. I've already checked the cooler, put air against pressure and there is no leakage. Thank you in advance for your help.
EPH from United States 9 years ago  
EP
1 report 
jamie from United States 9 years ago
Hi, if your Nissan has an oil cooler, this is usually the cause of the problem. You should try changing it; it is easy to do so, as it is located right under the oil filter and all you need to do is remove two water hoses and, in the middle, you will find a screw. That's all!
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Acceleration failure and chokes

Nissan Frontier 2006  165937 miles
I own a Frontier diesel 2006 and the failure it has is that it takes long to start working. I have to try for at least four times and, once it starts, I want to speed up but it won't accelerate. It chokes and only reaches 1100 rpm, not more. I've already changed the crankshaft's sensor, potentiometer, fuel relevator, fuel filters and the temperature sensor but it is still the same. What else might it be?
Lura from United States 9 years ago  
LU
1 report 
Susannah from United States 9 years ago
Hi buddy, I have a Nissan Frontier diessel 3.2 engine zd30 and some time ago I had your same problem. The failure was in the injection pump's switch or connector, which was isolated. As you might see the solution was finally an easy one. You should as well check the spark plugs. Hope my comments help you!
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Engine power loss

Nissan Frontier 2000  187000 miles
I have a doubt with my Frontier: when starting in first gear, the van works perfectly well but, when revolutions reach 4500 per minute and making a fast change to second gear and pressing the accelerator, it does not respond as it should. It feels as if it lost power and choked. I've done its complete tuning and I only use 92 octanes fuel. There is no oil nor liquid leakage in the engine and the transmission has no escapes either.
stacy from United States 9 years ago  
ST

Oil in the radiator

Nissan Frontier 2012  100 miles
I have a Nissan Frontier 4x4 diesel and, when checking its levels, I noticed that there was some oil in the radiator. I would like to know what might have happened and what I should do. Thanks for your attention.
William from United States 9 years ago  
WI
2 replies 
cynthia from United States 9 years ago
Check the oil's cooler which is under the oil filter. It is quite usual that it gets damaged on its inside and thus oil passes to the cooling system.
Arielle from United States 9 years ago
The most probable thing is that the cylinder head gasket has been released, causing filtrations. The best thing you should do is to take it to a good specialised workshop.
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