How dependable are Nissan Frontiers?
Reliability ratings for the Nissan Frontier over the years Although it wasn’t rated for reliability every year, the Frontier received four out of five for reliability in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015. The truck received the top five out of five reliability rating in 2013 and 2014.
What are the common problems with Nissan Frontier?
Possibly your fuel sending unit failing (2nd gen). 1st link is info on the TSB. 2nd link is a DIY guide for replacement if you’re out of warranty. Vent Control Valve is pretty common problem in our trucks. I got mine fixed under warranty a while back.
What are the most common problems with Frontiers?
This thread is for listing common problems Frontiers experience and their solutions. I will try to update this post to list the problems and link to the solution post or thread. This thread is not for chit-chat or rare problems.
Why does my Nissan Frontier make a gas slap noise?
Removed EVERYTHING LOOSE in the truck. Clearly a suspension noise, and not “GAS Slap” – happens when tank is empty or full. Sounds almost like the torque of stopping or taking off causes the drive train to shift backward or forward in the chassis.
What’s the timing chain on a Nissan Frontier?
Startup timing chain, waiting for oil pressure to build up, annoying, unnerving cold metal-on-metal slap for about 1-2 seconds.
What are the problems with a 2004 Nissan Frontier?
Worst 2004 Nissan Frontier Problems #1: Gas Tank Rusted 2004 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $1,000 #2: Coolant Leak Into Transmission 2004 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $3,000 #3: Transmission Stopped Working 2004 Frontier Average Cost to Fix: $1,200
When was the worst year for Nissan Frontier?
Overall, early Nissan Frontiers have fared well on Car Complaints, averaging 7.28 complaints per year for the first seven years from 1998 through 2004. 2001 was the worst year during that period with 17 complaints in total.
Is the Nissan Frontier a good small truck?
This is a great small truck,With 170K on a 14 year old truck,never a problem with it.Its been all over the country,23 miles per gallon.Its a 4 cyl.,so there have been times when I would have liked a little more power,but over all it is a great truck,loves to run down the Hwy at 75 all day long. Still Going Strong!
What kind of engine does the Nissan Frontier have?
The new-for-2020 3.8-liter V6 delivers 310 hp and 281 lb-ft of torque backed by a nine-speed automatic transmission to deliver sufficient power whether your adventures are on or off the beaten path. Perhaps the best reason to buy a 2020 Nissan Frontier is the nearly flawless predicted reliability rating of the newer models.