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Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (9%)

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Nissan Frontier electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (54%)

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2016 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

30333 mi Radio, Back-up & Nav. system would randomly go blank. Dealer did a software update per a TSB. The problem was random to start with, however after 6 days it has not reoccurred. 
35000 mi Sound was inconsistent, the radio controls would be non responsive and the system would reset occasionally. Software update was ineffectual and the radio was replaced. 
40815 mi The Nav. system/Radio was searching for a update and would not function in its normal capacity. The problem was random and needed the dealership to update the system. I took a screen shot with my phone to the dealership and since the radio had been replaced four months earlier the work was free. All is well so far. 
45000 mi Rockford Fosgate Nav,Backup camera & radio is looking for another update. This issue continues to be a problem. The software is managed by Bosch and I don't know why it won't auto-update. Apparently they don't either. The dealer does the work but they don't know why either. This will be a problem when I have to start paying for it. This is my second update issue on a radio that was replaced in June 2019 
82000 mi

US $130
Recharge on vacation 110 degrees and warm air from vents. Two weeks later I inspected for leaks. Freon found, clamps applied to connections. All good two months later. 
86500 mi

US $78
Vents smelled of burning. Replaced the heater blower and resistor. All good. 
90000 mi

US $542
Burning smell coming from the engine compartment. Dealer says possible compressor clutch. A/C system recharged and dyed; however, no leak was found. The issue is still unresolved. 
7900 mi

US $120
Battery died before one year. Car was started and driven regulary. Battery provided by manufacturer with car when bought new. 

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2015 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

28500 mi rattle in heater core / condenser box under dash 
25000 mi second attempt to repair rattle in heater core box attempt to fix rattle in heater core box 

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2014 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

9000 mi The speedometer consistently misreports vehicle speed by 2-3mph (too slow). 
1120 mi Climate control system not functioning properly. Interior temperature sensor broken. 
2520 mi Same problem as before. Climate Control system does not work well at all. Still not fixed. 
9040 mi Same problem since March. Automatic heating controller does not function properly. Output is almost random. This is 5th trip or something. They now want to replace the entire heating system control unit, but had to order it. Will Return. 
11460 mi Same problem from the past, with ineffective automatic climate control. This time they replaced AirCon main control unit. This finally seems to have fixed the issue. 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

45000 mi

US $150
Replace corroded battery terminal 
55000 mi

US $675
Clean battery terminals 
40000 mi

US $100
replaced clock spring to regain lost steering wheel buttons functions. 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

32000 mi The plastic plunger that presses the micro switch on the clutch safety switch broke. Still able to start truck by pressing directly on the switch (but depressing clutch no longer activated it). 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

47200 mi Airbag light stayed on. 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

28000 mi

US $149
Battery kept dieing three times in last two months finally replaced it. This was after I had had one of the cell covers on the battery blow off and get lost 
61000 mi

US $200
Car drains and run ms batteries on second battery and this one is failing. Has left me sit 6 times in last 4 months 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

20400 mi AC stopped working - towing a trailer on a long roadtrip in SC on a hot August day. Dealer could not replicate problem. AC worked properly after that. Tech said a sensor can shut off the system if coil temps get too extreme 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

27000 mi

US $125
Low battery voltage. 
29000 mi Air bag recall 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

53300 mi Faulty seatbelt sensor causing "passenger airbag off" light 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

51000 mi

US $149
Battery performance was slowly deteoriating, I finally replaced it with a better battery before taking a long trip. I did it myself in about 15 minutes. The original battery was a 3 yr model, replaced it with a stronger 5 yr model. 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

2000 mi Bad battery replaced under warranty.  

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2010 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

57000 mi

US $332
Replaced the HVAC Blower motor. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

27000 mi Front airbag sensor moved due to risk of salt contaminatio of original. Warranty repair. This is the only thing needing repair so far. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

95000 mi

US $600
AC actuator makes noise for 10 seconds once key is turned on 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

53000 mi

US $570
Fuel gauge stopped working. Bad fuel sending unit.Nissan knows of the problem but will not fix it. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

66000 mi

US $350
Fuel level sensor threw a CEL 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

44000 mi Faulty fuel sender. Dealer replaced sender under special extended warranty from Nissan. First time problem occurred there was no special warranty from Nissan and owner fix by adding Techron to gas. Symptom was fuel gauge not accurate. 
62000 mi

US $269
OEM battery leakage at terminal. Corroded terminal and damaged fusable link. Installed new battery, terminal end and fusable link. 
86000 mi

US $950
Heater actuator broke and vehicle did not provide heat to the interior. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

203300 mi

US $420
REAR PASS WINDOW MOTOR WENT OUT. 
251100 mi

US $467
Gasket for A/C blown. 
45900 mi AC not blowing cool, dealer removed and replaced switches. 
59000 mi

US $55
Replaced driver door regulator and motor due to non functioning. 
7478 mi Right front and right rear power windows slowly ease down, when partly open, making a screeching noise. Dealer replaced regulators in both power window motors. Repaired under warranty. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

67000 mi Replaced fuel level sensor in the gas tank 
300 mi A/C repair - no cost due to warranty 
55000 mi

US $470
Battery checked 5 volts after charging 10 minutes. Later, it checked OK. I am going to take the battery back to Costco for a refund. 
55000 mi Recent problem recurred - battery drained after a couple of days and unit wouldn't start. Same dealer as previously had the vehicle towed, didn't charge anything but couldn't find any problem. I decided to trade this vehicle in. 
55000 mi Vehicle wouldn't start after two trips to dealer. i sold the vehicle. 

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2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

123100 mi

US $97
Driver side window sometimes wouldn't work. I replaced the window regulator, which is actually pretty easy if you get a friend to help. Problem is fixed. 
129000 mi

US $200
Tire pressure monitoring system had at least one failed sensor. (They have non-replaceable batteries that don't last forever). I needed tires and had the shop replace all 4 TPMS sensors at the same time. Sensors were about $50 each. 

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2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

138774 mi

US $507
Replace alternator 
139399 mi

US $180
Battery was replaced. 
212000 mi

US $55
Drivers window regulator/ motor no longer would raise the window. Replaced the regulator assembly. 

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2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

85000 mi

US $125
Had to remove entire dash in order to gain access to the A/C evaperator coil. The coil had a refrigerant leak and was replaced. Parts included replacement evap, expansion valve and 2 lbs. R 113 refrigerant. 
35000 mi Drivers window motor (replaced) 

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2005 Nissan Frontier

Engine not specified

53200 mi

US $75
Left power window motor died. Worked slowly and saved $95.00 labor charge. 

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

56000 mi

US $165
battery replaced and battery cable (positive) also replaces--it would not tighten 

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

56000 mi

US $440
Fuel level sensor replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

103000 mi

US $4400
This was the starting point: blown alternator and serpentine belt. We also worked on brakes, suspension and other stuff. 

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

70200 mi

US $400
Erratic fuel gauge behavior. Common problem with fuel sending unit. My truck was outside of special warranty extension on this part when the problem occurred. 
71000 mi Erratic fuel gauge behavior. Common problem with fuel sending unit. 

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2004 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

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

24000 mi Auto-locking hubs not fully disengaging. 

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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

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

41000 mi

US $20
CD player quit...bought used Nissan CD/Cassette on Ebay for $20..installed myself..radio out of warranty... 
61000 mi

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

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2003 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 4.5ft bed

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $150
Leaking AC hose fixed. 

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2001 Nissan Frontier 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

125000 mi

US $125
Replaced 6 year old battery 

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2001 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

149000 mi

US $304
Starter needed to be replaced 

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2000 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

189010 mi

US $400
AC compressor and suction and discharge lines were replaced 
194455 mi

US $8
Car wouldnt start. Checked fuses and fuses for ignition and LH high beam were burnt out. Ignition fuse was replaced and truck started. High beam fuse was replaced, but then the LH headlight stayed on with the switch off and the key out of the ignition. high beam fuse removed until issue can be solved. 

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