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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 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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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.

2013 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

87000 mi

US $419
Cabin air pressure relief vent leaked water onto rear floor. Truck bed removed to get access. 

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2013 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

8600 mi Window seal on both driver and passenger front windows was loose. Cause rattling of windows when rolled down. Dealer replaced under warranty. 

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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

3000 mi Rattle in passenger seat. Replaced seat under warranty, problem solved. 

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2012 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

152-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

32000 mi drivers floor mat falling apart. 

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2008 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

57661 mi

US $20
replaced driver's side mirror broken by road debris that hit mirror at 70mph. touched up paint scratches due to road debris hitting driver's side of truck at 70mph. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $300
Corrosion at roof panel weld seam above drivers door. 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

499 mi Passenger seat backboard not secured to seat back. Replaced backboard under warranty. 

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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

97000 mi

US $600
Rust-through of rear fenders. Sanded, puttied, painted. 

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2005 Nissan Frontier

Engine not specified

67000 mi

US $50
Bolt on on lift gate. Anchor broke. Parts replaced are of poor quality. problem not resolved. It will require another trip to Dealer! 

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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

93500 mi

US $1000
Replaced cracked windshield and repaired rusted trim to prevent rust-through. 

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2000 Nissan Frontier 2dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

178998 mi

US $15
Door handle broke. It was replaced 

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