What are the problems with Nissan Frontier?
Avoid Frontier models from 2005 through 2008 According to Car Complaints, the three worst problems associated with Nissan Frontiers, in general, all involve cooling systems leaking into the transmissions causing transmission failure at just over 100,000 miles with average repair costs ranging from $3,600 to $4,100.
What kind of transmission does a Nissan Frontier use?
The Jatco RE5R05A is a very good and reliable automatic transmission. It is used in a number of Nissan and Infinity vehicles, including the 350/370Z cars, 2005+ Frontiers/Xterras and R51 Pathfinders, Armadas, Titans and Infiniti G35’s, to name a few. It’s been in use in North America since 2003.
What causes a Nissan Frontier to slip on the upshift?
Two more common Nissan Frontier transmission problems are slipping on the 4th-5th upshift, and rather abrupt 2nd-3rd shifts. The first issue can usually be traced to a bad shift solenoid, worn transmission bands, or even using the wrong kind of transmission fluid (the viscosity and chemical makeup varies between the different types of ATF).
Can a Nissan Frontier transmission be replaced at a junkyard?
The quickest and cheapest way to fix all of your Nissan Frontier transmission problems, is to simply replace it with a used RE5R05A transmission from a junkyard. However, you don’t know how long it will last, because that new-used transmission may have one of the problems listed above, or worse.
Why is the transmission on a Nissan Frontier RE5R05A?
However, a design flaw in the radiator causes that chamber to crack and allow antifreeze to mix with the ATF as it flows back to the transmission. The chemicals in antifreeze are highly corrosive to the metal parts, bearings and seals inside the Nissan Frontier RE5R05A transmission.
What kind of transmission does a Nissan Frontier have?
There was a highly capable off road version called the Nissan Frontier Pro-4X, and each model could be spec’d with the 5-speed Nissan RE5R05A transmission. Unfortunately, the little Datsun’s cooling system had a design flaw that often led to early transmission failure. There’s also several more gearbox related issues that can drain your wallet.
The quickest and cheapest way to fix all of your Nissan Frontier transmission problems, is to simply replace it with a used RE5R05A transmission from a junkyard. However, you don’t know how long it will last, because that new-used transmission may have one of the problems listed above, or worse.
Two more common Nissan Frontier transmission problems are slipping on the 4th-5th upshift, and rather abrupt 2nd-3rd shifts. The first issue can usually be traced to a bad shift solenoid, worn transmission bands, or even using the wrong kind of transmission fluid (the viscosity and chemical makeup varies between the different types of ATF).
What are the most common Nissan Frontier Problems?
The most expensive repair involved a worn-out standard transmission system clutch at an average of 34,000 miles resulting in a $1,500 average repair bill. The No. 1 problem for the 2012 Nissan Frontier, due to the volume of complaints, is the paint chipping issue. This typically occurs around 49,000 miles and has an average repair cost of $600.