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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 298 repairs.
Nissan Frontier transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi US $298 |
4WD switch wire broken on plug. Replaced the plug on the sensor/wiring harness. |
2016 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 6500 mi | Leak in gear box |
2015 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 42000 mi US $800 |
I took truck in to dealer to diagnose and repair leak from right rear axle seal. I was billed for replacement and reconditioning of right rear axle seal and right rear emergency brake shoes. |
| 43000 mi | Truck was in for routine service. Mechanic noticed leakage from right rear axle. Replaced axle seal under parts and labor warranty (same seal had been replaced less than one year and 4000 miles prior by same dealer) |
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 56000 mi | Right rear axle seal was leaking onto emergency brake. |
| 99000 mi US $550 |
Rear axle was leaking on passenger side. Differential pinion seal was leaking |
2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 26000 mi US $99 |
Manual trans tough to get into gear when cold temps outside. Changed trans oil. No noticeable improvement. This fluid change is also part of the recommended maintenance when the truck is used for towing. (it is) |
2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63000 mi US $120 |
Axle seal, a common problem. I "vented" the axle to prevent it from happening again. |
2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 75000 mi | I had a very slight "click" when I accelerated from a stop at low speeds, the "click" was around for a few months and my extended warranty was about to expire, so I took my Frontier to the original dealership, the "click" was harder to diagnose than repair, it turned out that it was an engine rubber mount that had a crack in it, they replaced two motor mounts under warranty, gave me a loaner car. April 2018 update for this repair: this click has gone away, I have not noticed this problem for 5-6 months now. |
2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40300 mi US $100 |
Rear differential seal seeping fluid. |
| 88000 mi US $1500 |
Rear differential made loud sounds and had to be rebuilt |
2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 54560 mi C $600 |
rear differential vent failed, seals blew, differential fluid leaked to brakes, contaminating them. |
2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
154-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 20300 mi US $5 |
Grommet on the clutch pedal lever that pushes kill switch when clutch pedal is pressed had cracked and fallen out. Engine would not crank. AAA checked battery and alternator before ID-ing the problem.I put nut/bolt through grommet hole.Works |
2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 43800 mi US $5 |
Vehicle failed to start. Battery tested good. All accessories worked fine. Problem turned out to be broken plastic nipple on back of clutch lever, which contacts safety switch. Replaced with metal bolt. |
2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $4200 |
Automatic transmission wasn't shifting into second gear. Rebuilt transmission installed at a transmission shop. |
2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104000 mi US $300 |
leaking axle seal |
| 50000 mi US $50 |
Rear driveshaft u-joint replacement |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 233000 mi US $100 |
Replaced drive shaft center support Installed new M226 Axle bearing/seal. |
| 110757 mi US $5784 |
Repair Leak Replace Transmission because of engine coolant contamination. |
2006 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 46180 mi C $1386 |
Replaced transmission pan and bolts due to corrosion, $359. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $90 |
Driveshaft union was creating a vibration |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 120000 mi US $36 |
Rear Driveshaft U-Joints replaced due to drivetrain vibration at speeds in excess of 55 mph. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $1700 |
they also discovered leaky axle seal |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40500 mi | Two trips to repair a drivetrain problem--squeaking noises and vibrations. Nissan ended up replacing the rear drivetrain first and then the front as well. All under their drivetrain warranty. Service manager noted that the model was "notorious" for dr |
| 59950 mi US $600 |
Just before the 60,000 warranty end, another drive train problem: leaks around the rear transaxle. Fixed free under warranty, but had the regular 60k service done. Considering selling the truck after the winter. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $5200 |
Transmission went out. Failed because transmission cooler leaked fluid into transmission. Transmission failed. Shifted rough for a while, had the dealership check it out, couldn't find anything. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 178300 mi US $2800 |
Transmission was slipping, needed full rebuild |
2003 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 143000 mi US $844 |
Clutch ball joint, clutch fork, slave cylinder, new clutch assembly |
2000 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $130 |
rear axle bearing replaced, it was making noise, all fixed now. |
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