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2002 Nissan Frontier Problems

Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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What this page shows

Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2002 Nissan Frontier, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Reports by component

Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Each component in detail

What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words

Fuel system

Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.

25
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove home safely. The contact performed an inspection and noticed that the fuel pump was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V230000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

NHTSA ID 11466280 · filed May 26, 2022

NHTSA CAMPAIGN #04V230000 APPLIES TO MY 2002 FRONTIER BUT IT IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE ITS VIN IS A SC(SUPERCHARGED) MODEL IT HAS THE SAME GASTANK,SENDING UNIT, ORINGS AS TRUCKS IN THE RECALL BUT MY MODEL IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL

NHTSA ID 11317359 · filed Mar 10, 2020
All 25 reports naming fuel system

Brakes

Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.

18
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTING FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FAULT CODE AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DOCUMENTED RECORDS FOR BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE ON SIMILAR VEHICLES REPORTED TO NISSAN CORPORATION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.

NHTSA ID 10994194 · filed Jun 9, 2017

BRAKES FAILED ON PUBLIC ROADWAY, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE, CRASHED INTO WALL TO STOP VEHICLE, CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURIES.

NHTSA ID 10919808 · filed Oct 28, 2016
All 18 reports naming brakes

Driver assistance

Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.

14
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that I think should be recalled item is the passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked and it makes ticking noises the exhaust is loud and I am definitely getting exhaust fumes drawn into the cab especially when I turn the heater on now that it's winter time and it's getting CO2 carbon and exhaust fumes inside cab which is very toxic also the rear window defogger does not work and the cruise control does not work at all so anyway you're asking for what date this first occurred well it was like that when I bought it and I bought it on approximately in July of the summer 2024 it was all these issues were already broke when I got it I looked online and I see that the exhaust manifold is a very common problem and it is also a health hazard and toxic and could cause injury or death to passengers so I believe it should be and maybe is recalled I see online where some dealerships a few years ago already started fixing the issue for free before it was even recalled so I did a recall check and it says that there's no unfixed recalls on my vehicle but that exhaust manifold needs to be recalled and warranted because it's happening on a majority of those that means it's a bad design and it is also health hazard safety hazard health risk of injury or death because of it

NHTSA ID 11631479 · filed Dec 18, 2024

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE THEN DECELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. SEVERAL MILES INTO THE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEIZED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S SPEED SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

NHTSA ID 10760765 · filed Sep 1, 2015
All 14 reports naming driver assistance

Steering

Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V554000 (Steering). The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the U-joint replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in an active recall. The failure mileage was unavailable.

NHTSA ID 11446902 · filed Jan 10, 2022

END PLAY WAS DISCOVERED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND AT REST. A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN REMOVED THE STEERING COLUMN AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING LOOSE. AFTER LIFTING THE VEHICLE'S HOOD, THE TECHNICIAN DISCOVERED (3) LOOSE BOLTS LOCATED IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN AREA JUST AHEAD OF THE SPLINE. THE TECHNICIAN ATTEMPTED TO TIGHTEN THE (3) BOLTS BUT END PLAY DID NOT GO AWAY. IS THERE A RECALL FOR CORROSION OF THE BOLTS, A BUSHING OR SLEEVE BEARING LOCATED WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY, OR A FAILED SNAP RING WHICH PREVENTS A BUSHING OR SLEEVE BEARING FROM MOVING ALONG THE STEERING COLUMN? PLEASE REFER TO FIGURE 6 OF THE STEERING COLUMN RECALL NOTICE.

NHTSA ID 11255455 · filed Sep 14, 2019
All 13 reports naming steering

Electrical

Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that I think should be recalled item is the passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked and it makes ticking noises the exhaust is loud and I am definitely getting exhaust fumes drawn into the cab especially when I turn the heater on now that it's winter time and it's getting CO2 carbon and exhaust fumes inside cab which is very toxic also the rear window defogger does not work and the cruise control does not work at all so anyway you're asking for what date this first occurred well it was like that when I bought it and I bought it on approximately in July of the summer 2024 it was all these issues were already broke when I got it I looked online and I see that the exhaust manifold is a very common problem and it is also a health hazard and toxic and could cause injury or death to passengers so I believe it should be and maybe is recalled I see online where some dealerships a few years ago already started fixing the issue for free before it was even recalled so I did a recall check and it says that there's no unfixed recalls on my vehicle but that exhaust manifold needs to be recalled and warranted because it's happening on a majority of those that means it's a bad design and it is also health hazard safety hazard health risk of injury or death because of it

NHTSA ID 11631479 · filed Dec 18, 2024

SEAT BELT LIGHT ON THE DASH TURNED ON AND CONTINUED FLASHING. THE DIAGNOSIS READ ON IT WAS TENSIONER ON SYSTEM RESTRAINT. SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH AND NOW HAS LOCKED MY SEAT BELTS. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE SO I HAVE BEEN HAVING TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. ALL WIRING ON SENSORS ON THE SEAT BELT AND UNDER THE SEAT HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE SO THERE MUST BE A FAULTY SENSOR SOMEPLACE OR AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE.

NHTSA ID 11398532 · filed Mar 1, 2021
All 13 reports naming electrical

Engine

Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.

13
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

The main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that I think should be recalled item is the passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked and it makes ticking noises the exhaust is loud and I am definitely getting exhaust fumes drawn into the cab especially when I turn the heater on now that it's winter time and it's getting CO2 carbon and exhaust fumes inside cab which is very toxic also the rear window defogger does not work and the cruise control does not work at all so anyway you're asking for what date this first occurred well it was like that when I bought it and I bought it on approximately in July of the summer 2024 it was all these issues were already broke when I got it I looked online and I see that the exhaust manifold is a very common problem and it is also a health hazard and toxic and could cause injury or death to passengers so I believe it should be and maybe is recalled I see online where some dealerships a few years ago already started fixing the issue for free before it was even recalled so I did a recall check and it says that there's no unfixed recalls on my vehicle but that exhaust manifold needs to be recalled and warranted because it's happening on a majority of those that means it's a bad design and it is also health hazard safety hazard health risk of injury or death because of it

NHTSA ID 11631479 · filed Dec 18, 2024

WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN S.C., WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE MOTOR STARTED TO RACE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE MOTOR OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON, AND HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10703705 · filed Apr 4, 2015
All 13 reports naming engine

Body & structure

Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.

11
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE SERVICED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

NHTSA ID 11149469 · filed Nov 5, 2018

TAKATA INFLATORS: UNDERSTANDING THAT IT IS A SUPERCHARGER AND IT WILL NOT GET THE FUEL MILEAGE AS A FOUR-CYLINDER VEHICLE I SHOULD NOT BE GOING THROUGH THIS MUCH GAS AND I DO NOT HAVE MY FOOT IN IT ALL THE TIME ALSO MY FRONT DRIVER SEAT IS ABOUT TO DISMANTLE FROM THE FLOOR THERE IS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH I'M NOT SURE IF THAT IS WHAT IS CAUSING SENSOR PROBLEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AGAIN. I HAVE HAD OVER $3000 OF MY OWN MONEY PUT INTO THIS TRUCK ALONG WITH ANOTHER USED MOTOR AND SUPERCHARGER PUT IN RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THIS TRUCK USED I WOULD NOT HAVE PREFERRED THEM BUYING USED I WANTED REMANUFACTURED BUT IT WAS NOT MY CHOICE THEY SAID. THE BED OF THE TRUCK IS ALSO RIDING OUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM I ALSO HAVE TO REDO AGAIN WHICH I SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES. AND FOR A SUPERCHARGER IT SHOULD HAVE A LOT MORE POWER THAN IT DOES. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE THAT I HAVE SPENT SO FAR RECEIPTS AND I DO NOT EVEN LIKE TAKING THE HIGHWAY AT TIMES BECAUSE I JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE IT SAFE ENOUGH TO BE HONEST WITH YOU AND I SHOULD NOT FEEL THAT WAY WHEN I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOT EVEN A YEAR AGO. THIS IS THE FIRST USED TRUCK I HAVE EVER PURCHASED WHERE I HAVE HAD SO MANY ISSUES WITH IT I DON'T KNOW WHETHER NOT TO BLAME MYSELF TO USE DEALERSHIP OR THE TRUCK ITSELF I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE TRUCK AT FIRST SIGHT BUT I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. WHEN IT RAINS AND I'M ON THE HIGHWAY I WILL LOSE POWER ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE I THINK THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WELL ALMOST SHUT OFF I WILL HAVE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR TWO TURN IT BACK ON AND THEN PROCEED IF I STILL IN LOSING POWER I WILL HAVE TO SHUT IT OFF AGAIN AND THEN WAIT UNTIL THE TRUCK IS READY IN ORDER FOR IT TO HAVE ITS POWER BACK I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS I'M NOT SURE IF TOO MUCH RAIN IS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE AND I'M NOT SURE WHY

NHTSA ID 11006306 · filed Jul 19, 2017
All 11 reports naming body & structure

Suspension

Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.

9
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TAKATA INFLATORS: UNDERSTANDING THAT IT IS A SUPERCHARGER AND IT WILL NOT GET THE FUEL MILEAGE AS A FOUR-CYLINDER VEHICLE I SHOULD NOT BE GOING THROUGH THIS MUCH GAS AND I DO NOT HAVE MY FOOT IN IT ALL THE TIME ALSO MY FRONT DRIVER SEAT IS ABOUT TO DISMANTLE FROM THE FLOOR THERE IS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH I'M NOT SURE IF THAT IS WHAT IS CAUSING SENSOR PROBLEMS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS NOW ON AGAIN. I HAVE HAD OVER $3000 OF MY OWN MONEY PUT INTO THIS TRUCK ALONG WITH ANOTHER USED MOTOR AND SUPERCHARGER PUT IN RIGHT AFTER PURCHASING THIS TRUCK USED I WOULD NOT HAVE PREFERRED THEM BUYING USED I WANTED REMANUFACTURED BUT IT WAS NOT MY CHOICE THEY SAID. THE BED OF THE TRUCK IS ALSO RIDING OUT THE BRAKE SYSTEM I ALSO HAVE TO REDO AGAIN WHICH I SHOULD NOT HAVE ANY ISSUES. AND FOR A SUPERCHARGER IT SHOULD HAVE A LOT MORE POWER THAN IT DOES. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION TO PROVE THAT I HAVE SPENT SO FAR RECEIPTS AND I DO NOT EVEN LIKE TAKING THE HIGHWAY AT TIMES BECAUSE I JUST DON'T FEEL LIKE IT SAFE ENOUGH TO BE HONEST WITH YOU AND I SHOULD NOT FEEL THAT WAY WHEN I JUST PURCHASED THIS TRUCK NOT EVEN A YEAR AGO. THIS IS THE FIRST USED TRUCK I HAVE EVER PURCHASED WHERE I HAVE HAD SO MANY ISSUES WITH IT I DON'T KNOW WHETHER NOT TO BLAME MYSELF TO USE DEALERSHIP OR THE TRUCK ITSELF I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE TRUCK AT FIRST SIGHT BUT I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. WHEN IT RAINS AND I'M ON THE HIGHWAY I WILL LOSE POWER ALMOST TO THE POINT WHERE I THINK THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE WELL ALMOST SHUT OFF I WILL HAVE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT A MINUTE OR TWO TURN IT BACK ON AND THEN PROCEED IF I STILL IN LOSING POWER I WILL HAVE TO SHUT IT OFF AGAIN AND THEN WAIT UNTIL THE TRUCK IS READY IN ORDER FOR IT TO HAVE ITS POWER BACK I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS I'M NOT SURE IF TOO MUCH RAIN IS GETTING INTO THE ENGINE AND I'M NOT SURE WHY

NHTSA ID 11006306 · filed Jul 19, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V554000 (STEERING:COLUMN). AFTER RECEIVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALER, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS POSITIONED OUT OF ALIGNMENT. WHENEVER THE STEERING WHEEL WAS POSITIONED TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, THE VEHICLE WOULD STEER TOWARDS THE RIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER AND AUTHORIZED DEALER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,898. UPDATED 8/29/11 *CN THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE ALIGNMENT WAS PROBABLY OFF. UPDATED 10/03/11

NHTSA ID 10407676 · filed Jun 21, 2011
All 9 reports naming suspension

Powertrain (other)

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

RADIATOR COOLANT MIXED WITH TRANSMISSON FLUID AND CAUSED $5595.00 TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I HAD PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT WILL NOT COVER IT.

NHTSA ID 10991208 · filed May 23, 2017

WAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN S.C., WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE MOTOR STARTED TO RACE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE MOTOR OFF. TURNED IT BACK ON, AND HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS. THIS WAS VERY FRIGHTENING. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID 10703705 · filed Apr 4, 2015

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Airbags

Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SEAT BELT LIGHT ON THE DASH TURNED ON AND CONTINUED FLASHING. THE DIAGNOSIS READ ON IT WAS TENSIONER ON SYSTEM RESTRAINT. SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH AND NOW HAS LOCKED MY SEAT BELTS. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE SO I HAVE BEEN HAVING TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. ALL WIRING ON SENSORS ON THE SEAT BELT AND UNDER THE SEAT HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE SO THERE MUST BE A FAULTY SENSOR SOMEPLACE OR AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE.

NHTSA ID 11398532 · filed Mar 1, 2021

THE CAR HIT FROM FRONT WHERE THE SENSOR OF THE AIRBAGS ARE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT EXPLODE WHEN THEY WHERE SUPPOSED TO. SO WE WANT TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT BECAUSE WHAT ABOUT IF THE DRIVER WOULD OF GOTTEN HURT OR HAVE HAD HEAD INJURIES. *TR

NHTSA ID 10324787 · filed Apr 9, 2010

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Tires & wheels

Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.

5
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER DISCOVERER H/T TIRES, SIZE 245/75/15 (NA). WHILE AT A TIRE SHOP, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD THREE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE BELT AND TREAD WERE SEPARATING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND TWO REAR TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 64,803.

NHTSA ID 10240118 · filed Aug 28, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL GRABBER AW TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND DAMAGED THE SIDE PANEL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE REAR FENDER. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND THE CONTACT DID NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE TIRE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 72,000. UPDATED 07/29/08. *LJ UPDATED 08/05/08. *JB

NHTSA ID 10233379 · filed Jul 7, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Exterior lighting

Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.

4
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

DURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL FLASH REPEATEDLY ON AND OFF UNTIL ENGINE IS SHUT OFF. WILL NOT START AGAIN UNTIL AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCE. BATTERY, ALTERNATOR, AND REGULATOR HAVE BEEN TESTED. DURING USE AT NIGHT VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS WILL FLICKER AND DIM AS WELL AS DASHBOARD LIGHTS.

NHTSA ID 10955687 · filed Feb 20, 2017

I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE DOT ALLOWS HEADLIGHTS TO BE PRODUCED THAT BECOME CLOUDY, YELLOW, AND HAZED AFTER A COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE LIKE THIS IT MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT. *TR

NHTSA ID 10232928 · filed Jul 1, 2008

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Seat belts

Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.

3
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

SEAT BELT LIGHT ON THE DASH TURNED ON AND CONTINUED FLASHING. THE DIAGNOSIS READ ON IT WAS TENSIONER ON SYSTEM RESTRAINT. SENSOR WAS REPLACED BUT THE SRS LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH AND NOW HAS LOCKED MY SEAT BELTS. DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RELEASE SO I HAVE BEEN HAVING TO DRIVE WITHOUT A SEAT BELT. ALL WIRING ON SENSORS ON THE SEAT BELT AND UNDER THE SEAT HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND ARE FINE SO THERE MUST BE A FAULTY SENSOR SOMEPLACE OR AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO LOCK IN PLACE.

NHTSA ID 11398532 · filed Mar 1, 2021

WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *MR

NHTSA ID 10066675 · filed Apr 6, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Other / unspecified

Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH KEEP BLINKING IN THE OFF/ON POSITION. TURN THE AIRBAG OFF, THEN BACK ON AND IT STARTED BLINKING AND KEEPS BLINKING WHILE TRUCK IS RUNNING. *TR

NHTSA ID 10254782 · filed Jan 12, 2009

THE OUTER EDGES OF THE TWO FRONT TIRES CONTINUES TO FEATHER (WEAR OFF UNEVENLY) AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE RIGHT AFTER THREE ATTEMPTS TO REPAIR THE DEFECT BY THE NISSAN DEALER. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ACCORDING TO TWO CERTIFIED MECHANICS. AS A RESULT, WE HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FULLY UTILIZE THE VEHICLE AS INDICATED BY THE LOW ODOMETER READING (LESS THE 7,000 MILES AFTER A YEAR).

NHTSA ID 10070429 · filed Jan 15, 2004

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Heating & air conditioning

Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

THE VEHICLE'S ABS LIGHT ALWAYS COMES ON, AND THE A/C DOESN'T BLOW OUT COOL AIR/PER INVOICE-WHEN DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED, THE A/C WILL STOP BLOWING. SCC

NHTSA ID 10004702 · filed Feb 3, 2003

DEALER IS DENYING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEMS I AM HAVING. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK 4 TIMES FOR ABS, 3 FOR A/C NOT WORKING & ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON. I JUST FINISHED ARBITRATION AND BBB AUTO LINE DECIDED THAT ABS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE NISSAN MANUAL SHOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF IT IN BRAKING. I THINK THE ARBITRATOR IS NOT FAIR AND INFLUENCE DIRECTLY BY THE DEALERSHIP. *JB ***DIMSSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS***770777

NHTSA ID 10006626 · filed Dec 20, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Transmission

Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO BROWNS FAIRFAX NISSAN DEALERSHIP REGARDING THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD WAS COMING ON/OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I SPOKE WITH A FEW MECHANICS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT COULD BE THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT IT SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER NISSANS WARRANTY, I WAS ADVISED TO CHECK THE INTERNET. AFTER CHECKING THE INTERNET, I LOCATED THE RECALLS AND FOUND MY CAR ON THEIR LISTINGS. I CALLED NISSANS RECALL DEPARTMENT, SPOKE WITH SOLOMON KIRK ABOUT THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING WITH MY TRUCK. MR. KIRK WENT OVER NISSANS WARRANTY COVERAGE (COVERAGE LISTED BELOW) WITH ME, HE TOLD ME TO GO TO ANY DEALERSHIP TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HE SAID THAT HE WOULD CALL THEM TO LET THEM KNOW THAT I WAS BRINGING MY TRUCK IN REGARDING THE ISSUE WE COVERED. I TOLD MR. KIRK THAT IN THE PAST I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO BROWS FAIRFAX NISSAN. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO BROWNS FAIRFAX NISSAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 AND PICKED UP A RENTAL CAR. I RECEIVED A CALL THAT EVENING FROM CHARTER WELLS, THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND WOULD HAVE TO KEEP IT OVER NIGHT. ON SEPTEMBER 26 I RECEIVED A CALL FROM CHARTER WELLS, HE SAID THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS REPLACED (RECALL ISSUE), I ASK HIM DID THAT TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE WITH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT HE SAID NO BUT I WOULD NEED MY TRANSMISSION FLUSHED BECAUSE IT IS DIRTY. AFTER THINKING ABOUT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT BEING REPLACED AND THAT DID NOT TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE, I THOUGHT TO GO BACK TO MY MECHANIC FOR HIS ADVICE. I DID NOT HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUSHED. ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2006 I WENT TO MY MECHANIC AND INFORMED HIM OF THE WORK THAT WAS DONE ON MY TRUCK FROM BROWNS FAIRFAX NISSAN AND THE ISSUE WITH THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT. OIL CHANGED AND TIRES BALANCED/ROTATED ISSUE HE INFORMED ME THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD AND IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER THE NISSANS WARRANTY. HE ALSO CHECKED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO SEE IF IT WAS DIRTY AND IT WASN'T. *JB

NHTSA ID 10169550 · filed Sep 28, 2006

WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IN PARK WITH NO WARNING GEARS SWITCHED TO REVERSE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SLOWLY ROLL BACKWARDS. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID 8016163 · filed Aug 13, 2002

Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.

Visibility

Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.

2
reports

From owner reports, verbatim

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR HEATER WAS ACTIVATED AND WOULD BLOW EXTREMELY HOT AIR WHEN DIRECTED TO THE FOOT VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SIMPLY CHANGE THE HEATER SETTINGS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE HEAT WOULD BURN HIS FEET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. UPDATED 10/05/11

NHTSA ID 10410707 · filed Jul 6, 2011

WHEN AIR CONTROLS ARE LEFT AT COOL AND THE BUTTON IS SET FOR FRESH AIR, THERE IS A LOT OF WARM AIR COMING INTO THE TRUCK THE FRESH AIR COOLING IS MOLDED POORLY NOT ALLOWING ENOUGH COOL AIR TO RUN INTO THE TRUCK.*AK

NHTSA ID 767517 · filed Sep 21, 2002

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