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2004 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Nissan Frontier repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Utah, United States
- Aug 2005
Aug 2005

32000 mi

US $120
Replaced cruise control actuator 

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2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Alaska, United States
- Mar 2007
Mar 2007

24000 mi
Auto-locking hubs not fully disengaging. 
Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States
- Jun 2007
Jan 2005

300 mi
Check engine light on due to over-filling of fuel tank. Kit installed by dealer to remedy. 
Jun 2007

60000 mi

US $75
Leaking power steering line. 

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2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Nissan Frontier in Maine, United States
- Mar 2005
Mar 2005

15500 mi

US $82
new RH tail light assy and 1 new headlamp bulb 

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2004 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Frontier in Massachusetts, United States
- May 2011
May 2011

92000 mi

US $700
Corroded gas gauge/fuel pump assembly caused check engine light to come on. Had to replace entire assembly 
Nissan Frontier in Wisconsin, United States
- Apr 2010
Jul 2007

24000 mi
Leaking radiator clamp. Replaced under warranty with a better clamp. 
Nissan Frontier in Louisiana, United States
- Jul 2007
Nov 2006

41000 mi

US $20
CD player quit...bought used Nissan CD/Cassette on Ebay for $20..installed myself..radio out of warranty... 
Mar 2007

49000 mi
Warranty repair- Leaking oil pan gasket - Took three trips to dealer to get them to fix it. It took almost 5 hours for them to fix it. The oil pan doesn't have gasket, it is sealed with RTV sealant. After removing the original RTV, the mechanic said he 
Jun 2007

58000 mi
Oil pan started weeping again, not really bad. IT is damp, I decided it wasn't worth the effort to get them to replace it again. 
Jul 2007

61000 mi

US $75
Passenger speaker cracking..replaced with Polk speakers.. 

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