Nissan Frontier Complaints

223 consumer complaints on file.

#11535904August 1, 2023
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
When setting remote control and the vehicle needs to speed up there are times when the vehicle will lunge forward. When in lower gears there are times when the vehicle is like trying to find a gear. No accident at this time. I have asked if there have been any recalls on this through the company and they said no.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535566July 31, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The truck's computer control system suffered a catastrophic failure after intermittent warning for ABS brakes and Emissions. After this failure the truck was left stranded in the pouring thunderstorm - it wouldn't start, waring lights for just about everything and couldn't be towed as the electronic transmission was locked in park with no manual overrides. Had it occurred on a highway it could have caused serious dangers. After 2+ weeks the dealer hasn't been able to diagnose the problems, repair or return the truck. Complaints have been filed with Nissan Consumer Affairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534569July 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On July 14, 2023 at approximately 07:15 am, my 2022 Nissan Frontier SV caught on fire. I got home from work at approximately 07:05 am. There were no signs of a possibility of a fire. The front left corner of the truck was destroyed along with other things that melted from the fire. The damage at this time is approximately $27,000. The truck is being investigated as a thermal incident through Nissan USA. They say it will take approximately 8 weeks to finish. At this time it is unsure as to the cause of the fire. You will also see a picture of warning lights from May 10, 2023. I was told not to worry about them because the front sensor was probably wet. Nissan could not trace a problem code.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533898July 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
EL VEIGULO APLICA LOS FRENOS AUTOMATICAMENTE MIENTRAS ES CONDUCIDO NORMALMENTE Y PRENDE DODO EL TABLERO DE LUCES DE EMERJENCIA Y NOTIFICA (FALLA EN EL SISTEMA VER EL MANUAL DEL FABRICANTE Y FALLA EN EL SISTEMA DE FRENADO). SE A LLEVADO EN DOS OCASIONES AL DILER Y EN LOS CUATRO MESES QUE LA TENGO SOLO LAE PODOTO CONDUCIR POR MAS O MENOS UN MES AL MOMENTO DE ESDA QUERELLA SOLO ME NOTIFICAN QUE NO DAN CON EL PROBLEMA SEGUN EL TALLER DEL DILER.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533471July 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
UNKNOWN. HAD THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST YEAR FOR SUDDEN "SYSTEM FAULT" warning along with check engine, collision avaoidance and braking disabled, TCS OFF, ABS, and several other lights. I have been told the dealer could not find the problem, which is odd because nissan connected services logs data from my truck and emails me when there is a fault, like abs system failure see dealer, I have had the truck to the dealer no less than 4 times when it was actually check and a few other they refused to even look at it. The last visit i had the warning lights all come on and i took it to another dealer and demanded they scan it with out shutting it off which would cause the system to reset and then they could find the fault again. This is frankly dangerous I have had the system fail in low traction / high wind areas where it was dangerous to be drving like that.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533124July 18, 2023
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle has significant lag when trying trying to accelerate quickly. It also surges wildly on occasion when cruise control is engaged. It has happened both on slight inclines and when cornering. Both of these events are outside of operator control and could cause an accident. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer and there are no warning indicators. The vehicle is available for inspection. It seems like there may be a programming issue in regards to the electronic throttle, speed sensors, and transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531163July 9, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I purchased a 2021 certified preowned Nissan frontier with 21k miles and was promised it had passed a 167 point inspection and came with limited 7 year 100k power train warranty. This is addition to the factory warranty 3 year 36k and 5 year 60k mile that is still in effect. the truck has had to have several repairs upon purchasing. This includes AC line flushed because it was sloshing in the dash. A leaf in the right blower motor. And now my truck has been ins hop two weeks. Initially diagnosed as a bolt missing was causing a rattling in the dash . They said the dash would have to be broken down to find it and fix it. I ask them how they really know if they have to break down the dash. I had to get consumer affairs involved with Nissan because dealer said I would have to pay for the repair even though it is still under factory warranty and it was sold certified which means it was fully inspected for defects. A week and half later I was texted that it was a broken crash bar weld in dash. When the service tech called me and I raised safety concerns given it was broke after 27k miles. And he said it was not a major part of car and it is a bar that the dash attaches to and the steering column. But it wasn’t a major repair or concern. An additional question is what other wells were poorly done during production. Consumer affairs initially opened a case for replacement or buyback. But was denied when reviewed at corporate level. I appealed the decision. The truck is still in shop as I fear to drive a truck thats welds are breaking on crash bar at 27k miles. I have a young daughter that I travel long distances with every few weeks. The only way we know if a repair works is if we’re in a wreck. It is a little late at that point. Especially when service tech minimizes it purpose or the safety implications.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529272June 28, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
A flexible sealant is utilized to fill seams in the roof channel prior to primer, paint, and clear coat applications. Defects in the sealant protrude from the flat surface creating a weak a point in the painted surface. Cracks form around the defect and allows water intrusion below the sealant in direct contact with bare metal. Rust accumulates below the defect and begins protruding from the surface furthering paint cracking. Prolonged rusting will weaken the structural integrity and could pose a safety concern if left unattended. The described defects may not be easily visible on dark colored vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529235June 27, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The Vehicle hesitates when taking of from a stand still of from switching lanes from a stop. The Transmission is trying to switch from a stop causing the Vehicle to have no power of RPM's on the Torque Converter. Very Dangerous. Has almost caused me to have a wreck several times. Have taken the Vehicle to the Nissan Dealership 2 times . Dealership said there was a problem and Nissan has had other complaints but their Engineers does not have a fix. The first time at the Dealership they reprogramed the Transmission . Said that would fix it. The Reprogram was a Recall. Did not fix the issue. Today 06/27/2023 The said there was some complaints in Nissan's data the same as mine. Tech said he test a 2023 Nissan with same transmission ant they mine and it shifted the same. Told them they crazy my is a 2021 2 wheel drive , the one the test drove was 2023 4 wheel drive. Totally different.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528380June 22, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving in the right hand lane on Interstate 95 with my cruise control on. My speed was approximately 65 mph. In the distance I could see a tow truck stopped in the breakdown lane with it's warning lights flashing. I proceeded to move into the next lane to my left. All of a sudden my vehicle began to brake hard by itself and a message that included "25 mph" began flashing on my dash in the middle. I had to make a split-second decision to put my floor on the accelerator pedal and press to maintain a safe speed since cars in front of and behind me were going close to 60 mph or more and I was afraid I could be rear-ended. I shut off the cruise control. The message including the words "25 mph" continued to flash for about a minute or less and then went away. I cannot find any information in the owners manual that would indicate why this all happened but it could have resulted in a rear end collision if I had not reacted as fast as I did. I've never experienced this kind of thing in all my years of driving. I'm 63 years old and I've been driving since I was 16.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528293June 22, 2023
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 222 Nissan Frontier. e c0Thontact stated that on several occasions the driver's side door failed to open while manually or remotely attempting to open the door. The contact stated that he climbed into the vehicle through the front passenger’s side door to gain entrance to the vehicle and the door unlocked manually from the inside. The contact stated that the doors to the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 500. The consumer stated that they traded in the vehicle for another newer truck through Nissan. They no longer wish to keep this complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527906June 20, 2023
POWER TRAIN, SEATS
The truck jerks while shifting between 0 and 30 mph. This also happens when stopping at stop signs and lights or even just slowing down. I fear that the jerky shifting could cause significant internal damage to the transmission, more specifically teeth breaking off the gears. The power driver seat moves by itself when driving and after it is shut off. I always have to move the seat and adjust when I get in to drive. To test, I have set the seat to the position I use before I get out to see if it adjusts on its own after I shut the truck off. When I get back into the truck the seat is not in the same position.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525309June 4, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased the vehicle in May of 2022. Since that time, the vehicle has had all safety systems report as failed on at least 11 different occasions. The vehicle will report "System Failure", ABS Failure, Traction Control Failure, Forward & Rear Collision sensor failures. It was reported to me by the dealership that when this happens, the ABS and Traction Control do continue to work, however I have had my brakes lock up and send me sliding down the road as a result of these errors. The errors can occur in any weather or environmental conditions -- They are seemingly random. The dealership has had the vehicle since 5/22/2023 and has not been able to find anything wrong with the vehicle. This is their fifth time attempting to diagnose and correct this issue. It was first reported to the dealership around 1600 miles, and now the vehicle is sitting around 39,000 miles. I have been unable to replicate this issue intentionally. It happens at random.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524872June 1, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There has been no progress or update from Nissan on a remedy for the 2 open recalls they have for my vehicle. As stated on the NHTSA website "If the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner, please contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at: 1-888-327-4236 or TTY: 1-800-424-9153 or file an online complaint with NHTSA." It has been several months since both of these recalls were reported, this is not being handled in a timeline manner by Nissan.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11524046May 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
I was on a gravel road that was nearly level to very slightly up hill. Upon passing some branches that were hanging partially over the road, I decided to trim them so they would not cause me trouble on my way back. I put vehicle in REVERSE and backed up maybe 20', shifted into PARK, got out (left vehicle running), opened the rear door to get clippers and closed it. Walked to the bush maybe 15' to rear of vehicle and clipped a couple small branches and I suddenly heard gravel noise and looked up to see my truck moving FORWARD on its own. I immediately ran after it and it veered left, left the road, proceeded down a hill and crashed into a small tree! This vehicle was a part of the Nissan Parking Pawl recall. I had the needed repairs done by Nissan on April 11th 2023. The vehicle malfunctioned!! Problem has not been reproduced. There has been no inspection by anyone at this time. There were no warnings.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11523652May 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V457000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522359May 16, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle will surge and downshift multiple times just to catch up to speed setting, often times getting very close to other vehicles in front of truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519405April 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the sticker that displayed the features showed that the vehicle was equipped with an Intelligent Forward Collision Warning System; however, the system occasionally failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that while the cruise control feature was activated on a hill, the vehicle downshifted the vehicle decelerating. The contact became aware of TSB: NTB 22-082a (Service Information for Brake Switch Adjustments for DTC C1142 and/or C1116 Stored). The contact also learned that the transmission control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the TSB. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11513062March 21, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Caught fire after minor car accident. Impact to left front fender, minimal damage to body.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11511824March 14, 2023
ENGINE
Numerous complaints of problems with bad/defective engine mounts .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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