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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%)

Chart based on 298 repairs.
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Nissan Frontier other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

310-horsepower 3.8L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

3000 mi Rear seat cushions do not lock in place. Damage to latches from factory. Dealer only ordered one part instead of two. 

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2013 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

12000 mi

US $217
Radiator overflow tank leaking causing low fluid and loss of heating capacity from the heater. 

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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

14200 mi passenger side mechanical door lock would not operate. Tech found problem was locking mechanism and ordered one. I expect it will be installed this week. 
14600 mi Installed new door lock which was previously reported as ordered in July 2015. This was accomplished in August with no problems. The date was Aug 15. 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

23000 mi

US $20
Window would not go up sometimes. Lubricated track. 

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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

650 mi

US $855
Repaired front bumper scrape and fender crease. 

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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

6000 mi Replaced battery 

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2010 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

57000 mi

US $1000
Air bag light was flashing after the blower motor replacement. I was told it was a couple of parts that had suddenly gone bad. They replaced the spring clock and the air bag module in the steering wheel. 

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2009 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

45000 mi

US $155
Replace vent control valve to correct check engine light relating to bad air flow condition. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

7500 mi Windshield washer nozzle froze and cracked. Replaced free at dealer. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

39000 mi

US $488
Truck failed to start in my garage, determined the fuel pump was not turning on. Everything tested good, then it started. Failed 10 days later and towed it to dealer. Gave me 'free' diagnosis but charged me $330 for 'misc electrical repairs 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD

96000 mi

US $200
New headlight assemblies. Headlight assemblies were fogged over, had been polished, and were giving off very little light.  

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

33000 mi INFAMOUS Fuel Sending Unit. They finally decided to make it a VOLUNTEER recall, since it doesn't cost much to replace. Can cost upwards of $500. Covered by the 3/36 warranty. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

84664 mi

C $3
When you open the tailgate, cables hold it. The bolts that hold the cable were all loose except for one, and another had completely fallen out. Dealer ordered wrong one, stripped hole when installing. When you open the tailgate, cables hold it. The bolts that hold the cable were all loose except for one, and another had completely fallen out. Dealer ordered wrong one, stripped hole when installing. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

63000 mi

US $140
Windshield washer tank removed and replaced due to crack in tank. Bought part from online reseller and local mechanic performed repair. Tricky part was removing wheel well to reach install location. 
164000 mi

US $305
replaced rear bumper rear brakes done 

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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

42000 mi

US $60
Replaced Tailgate Mounts (Right Side) 
39060 mi Replaced leaking radiator, fan motor and fan control resistor that were not working. All work was completed by the dealer under warranty. The rear axle vent was also replaced because it was not operating. 
40920 mi

C $120
Once the scan toolread the code, I determined that one of the upstream air fuel sensor required replacement. It was the unit before the catalytic converter on the driver's side. Access was good after removing the front tire and fender liner. 

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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

50500 mi

US $25
Passenger side mirror was replaced. The inner part of the mirror fell out during shipment from Germany to Texas. It was there when we dropped it off and not there when we picked it up. There was no damage to the outer mirror housing. 
59000 mi

US $431
Windshield wiper fluid was not pumping. Replaced windshield washer tank assembly. 

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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

37 mi Used car warranty service. Replaced broken hood holder clip; lubricated driver's door hinges since it shuts hard; examined but did nothing about a floppy seatbelt retractor saying it is normal (reminded me of the early 80s Toyotas that were recalled). 
38600 mi Under used car warranty, Nissan repaired passenger door handle which started to fall off! Also, resealed the gasket around the windshield as it was pulling out. 

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2002 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

64000 mi

US $80
Replaced headlight units 

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2002 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

100000 mi Exhaust manifold bolts began to back out. Caused exhaust leaks and an annoying noise. 

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2000 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 4.5ft bed

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

120000 mi

US $370
Speedometer, odometer & cruise stopped working. Bought OEM part on-line, had my local mechanic do the labor. 4WD vehicle required transfer case removal to install sensor. 
122000 mi Replace complete driving light assembly [original light casings completely rotted out]; replace tailgate support cables. 

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