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2016 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (62%)

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

Other (0%)

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2016 Nissan Frontier repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 12 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

Nissan Frontier in Maryland, United States
Nov 2020 - Jun 2022
Aug 2021

25000 mi

US $298
4WD switch wire broken on plug. Replaced the plug on the sensor/wiring harness. 
Jun 2022

26000 mi
Squirrel chewed off front wheel sensor plugs from the wiring harness. 
Nissan Frontier in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Nov 2017

11679 mi
broken or faulty coil 

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2016 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

Nissan Frontier in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

6500 mi
Leak in gear box 

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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

Nissan Frontier in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

7900 mi

US $120
Battery died before one year. Car was started and driven regulary. Battery provided by manufacturer with car when bought new. 
Nissan Frontier in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Mar 2024
Apr 2017 EVAP system failure, Could not add fuel. excessive pressure. Replaced Vent tube, tube assembly filler, canister assy, valve control assy, clamp, protector-filler hose,. 
Apr 2019

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. 
Jun 2019

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. 
Oct 2019

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. 
Jan 2020

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 
Jun 2022

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. 
Oct 2022

86500 mi

US $78
Vents smelled of burning. Replaced the heater blower and resistor. All good. 
Jan 2023

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. 

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2016 Nissan Frontier Repair Histories

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