1999 nissan frontier developed a problem with changing gears.*mr the consumer stated soon after purchase, the vehicle began to make a clunking sound and became progressively worse over time.
1999 Nissan Frontier transmission problems
12 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission4
- Driveline: driveshaft3
- Manual transmission2
- Driveline: universal joint1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Nissan Frontier transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1999 Nissan Frontier owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
1999 nissan frontier experiencing a clunking sound when shifting gears on the five speed manual transmission.*mr the transmission also progressivley became more difficult to shift. The consumer complained to the manufacturer through survies but they never replied.
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.)
Multiple issues with this truck remain unresolved. Please help! Dt
Nissan na has made no corrective action apart from part replacement. No safety defect listed within summary.
Odi 726296, second complaint on driveshaft. Had been replaced in july 2000. During routine inspection by consumer noticed that bearing popped out of housing, and was not supporting driveshaft.
I found this problem after reading about owners of other nissan frontiers having the same part fail. When I exaimined the vehicle, I discovered the failure. I know of 9 other frontiers with similar problems. No safety defect discussed in summary.
Vibration at 30 MPH and up
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
Vehicle experiencing noise due to missing driveline center support strap and support bearing, vehicle is inoperable at this time due to defect.
Questions about the 1999 Nissan Frontier transmission
Does the 1999 Nissan Frontier have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Nissan Frontier, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Nissan Frontier transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Nissan Frontier transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Nissan Frontier have bad transmission?
The Nissan Frontier model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (262 complaints), 2007 (222 complaints) and 2006 (220 complaints).
Other 1999 Nissan Frontier problems
Tires 19Airbags 17Fuel system 13Engine 10Brakes 6Suspension 4Body 3Electrical 3Lights 3Acceleration 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Seats 1
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