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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (13%)

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2016 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

26000 mi Squirrel chewed off front wheel sensor plugs from the wiring harness. 

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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

24000 mi

US $35
One evening while backing into my driveway, I heard what sounded like a brake dragging. Drive test confirmed there was something slowing the truck down. Dealer replaced e-brake cable and connection to left wheel. 
58000 mi

US $200
New left rear caliper. Original had seized up and mechanic reported that rebuild kits and parts were not available. Full replacement only. 

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2011 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

55800 mi

C $300
Rear discs and pads replaced 

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2009 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

102000 mi

US $700
Front brakes replaced for normal wear and tear 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

154-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual RWD

137000 mi

US $80
front brake rotors and pads 
137000 mi

US $110
rear pads and rotors 

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2007 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

261-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

66000 mi

US $500
Replaced brakes and rear rotors 

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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

39680 mi

C $1050
Pin in front calliper was seized and causing calliper to stick, replaced calliper. Rebuilt other front Also replaced the parking brake shoes and hardware. Both rear calliper were corroded and could not be rebuilt, replaced both rear calliope. Pin in front calliper was seized and causing calliper to stick, replaced calliper. Rebuilt other front Also replaced the parking brake shoes and hardware. Both rear calliper were corroded and could not be rebuilt, replaced both rear calliper 
46180 mi

C $1386
Replaced a defective sensor for the master brake cylinder that had caused the VDC off and SLIP lights to be lite on the dash, $394. 
55800 mi

C $240
Replaced both front calipers - one was the original and corroded where the seals contact the pistons, the other had both pistons seized and replaced under a NAPA warranty. Pads were replaced because of wear on the passenger/left side due to seized caliper pistons. Both rotors are in good condition. 

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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

75200 mi

US $998
I'm upset with the Nissan dealer who in July told me I could safely defer repair of "warped rotors" and brake pads until my next oil change. NOT! When they did the work, they had to turn the rotors, replace the calipers too-very expensive 
84300 mi

US $600
emergency brake refurb. 
84300 mi

US $1100
~90,000 service revealed problems with brakes and emission controls. Repaired the brakes including the parking brake (big expense).  

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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

178000 mi

US $600
Bad rear wheel speed sensor, disabled ABS system and the 4WD. 

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2000 Nissan Frontier 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

160000 mi

US $218
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