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1999 Nissan Frontier engine problems

10 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,078.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
60,078
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    3
  • Engine: gasoline
    3
  • Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
    1
  • Exhaust system
    1
  • Engine
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k
25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Nissan Frontier engine problems in other years

1998200020052010201520202024

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Nissan Frontier engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Nissan Frontier owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 30, 2005 · Engine, Visibility · 14 miles · TN

Dt: contact owns a 1999 nissan frontier. While driving on highway truck got down to 30 MPH. Vehicle kept going, engine was running rougher than usual. One day it will run fine and then the next day it will mess up again. It was taken 2 years before by consumer's husband purchased the vehicle new. Consumer had to drive on the shoulder of road to get her vehicle home .consumer took vehicle to a total car care center and was told that the codes that were showing up were egr system problem. After taken the vehicle to the total car care center vehicle ran well for awhile. Vehicle had a new tune up. The problem still exists. The first year the customer had the vehicle she had to replace the windshield wipers and arm linkage . No injuries. No police reports. Were taken. No fires. The federal safety agency technical service bulletin (tsb) 10015857 issued.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WI

Exhaust manafold leak/crack. Took it to a mechanic, he stated cracks exhaust manafolds were common, and he has fixed several. I am concerned that that that exhaust gas may leak into the passenger compartment.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Engine · 42,600 miles · CT

Exhaust manifold crack on right of the engine. Loud clicking noises due to hole in exhaust manifold/headers. I spoke with a midas employee and he said that its a common problem for 1999 nissan frontier se's. Not only is it an emission problem but could very well harm the engine.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Engine · 114,000 miles · CA

Exhaust leak in the exhaust manifold. Cast iron manifold is cracked on both sides. Vehicle is only 5 years old. Not covered as emisions problem, cast iron manifolds are defective on my 1999 nissan frontier se-v6 truck.

Filed Jan 8, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 60,078 miles · CA

Check engine light on, dealer says I need a new transmission. (this truck has been to the dealer many times to have a "chassis" noise checked out with "no probem found" by the dealer.)

Filed Oct 23, 2002 · Engine · FL

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning oil is leaking from the 2.4l engine. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed May 5, 2000 · Engine · CA

Consumer was traveling about 60mph and engine light came on. Vehicle started stalling. Consumer disconnected battery cable.

Filed Feb 14, 2000 · Engine · GA

Exhast leak directly under the drivers seat.

Filed Mar 17, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · GA

Problem 1) difficult to start when engine is hot and truck has sat for 1-4 hours problem 2) vibration in driveline under light acceleration in overdrive and when truck bed has weight in it viration occurs all the time. Dealer had truck for three times before deciding to shim the rearend which has not helped any. I believe the problem is with nissans brand new transmission that is in this truck but it seems they dont want to accept that fact. I have gone as far as to have a nissan engineer from denver look at this truck but still no fix. Problem 3) passanger side door glass is loose in the frame and rattles-dealer has not yet been notified about this latest problem on the crappy truck. Also to let you know there have been problems with the brakes that the dealer managed to fix after the 3rd trip for repairs

Filed Jan 25, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · GA

Dealer has not addressed problems other that to say they are looking at the problems. Ummary does not list defects.

Questions about the 1999 Nissan Frontier engine

Does the 1999 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Nissan Frontier engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,078 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Frontier engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad engine?

The Nissan Frontier model years with the most engine complaints are 2005 (186 complaints), 2006 (155 complaints) and 2007 (133 complaints).

Other 1999 Nissan Frontier problems

Tires 19Airbags 17Fuel system 13Transmission 12Brakes 6Suspension 4Body 3Electrical 3Lights 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Seats 1

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