2001 Nissan Frontier: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Oct 10, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · AZ

Connection for ABS(g sensor). Light will come on and bypass some of the brake components. Has been fixed before and it recurs . Can feel difference in braking.

Filed Oct 29, 2009 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MA · crash

2001 nissan frontier xe ABS failure. When stopping on semi wet level surface ABS engaged followed by complete brake system failure. No brake warning lamp or ABS warning lamp was on. Could repeat this failure mode in nearby parking lot. Abs lamp came on after second failure. Now brakes work in non ABS mode (can apply full braking pressure to the point of locking the wheels when ABS warning lamp is on.)

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Brakes · 107,800 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to completely stop when the brakes were applied. The contact could not estimate the length of time the vehicle took to stop. He stated that the ABS warning indicator light illuminated. The road conditions were dry. The current and failure mileages were 107,800.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · CT

I bought a new 2001 pathfinder in july and I lease it just the beginning of this year out of nowhere the ABS light came on and it came on and then turn off I took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnose and they told me it had an internal failure that the ABS actuator was not good they told me that in the years of service they have not seen anything like this they did not know what cause it or what happened they told me that it would cost me almost 2,000.00 to fix and I decline because I felt it was a defect that the car had after communicating this information to nissan consumer affair they denied the repairs because my car has more than 36,000 miles. I feel they just want your money and this is a safety issue that I felt they should cover if the car was taken to a dealer and they could not even tell me what cause it I felt they should be responsible after all this is not a cheap vehicle and now I will never buy a nissan again.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · NC

The ABS sensor was leaking fluid onto the axle, which caused the wheel to be non-responsive. Will be taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check out the leakage. The consumer was concerned for his safety. Please provide additional information.

Filed Sep 21, 2003 · Wheels · OR

Incorrect wheel base, no apparent physical damage, problem has been since purchase. It cause brakes to grab/chatter, steering to lock on braking and extreme pulling in either direction. In addition to uneven tire wear. Nearly hit a telephone pole head-on when steering locked on braking and on another occasion nearly avoided hitting a car as braking system doesn't stop vehicle correctly (not ABS related-brakes grab/release/grab unevenly allowing vehicle to continue forward)

Filed Dec 25, 2002 · Fuel system · NC

I have had multiple unplanned service visits. My nissan frontier sc is 18 months old. The gas tank needed to be replaced due to improper internal geometry. This caused fuel to gush out of the tank after filling...certainly a safety hazard. The fuel level indication instrument showed incorrect fuel level and needed to be replaced. This is not necessarily a safety issue, but is still an issue, nonetheless. An ABS sensor failed, which rendered the trucks ABS system inoperable...also a crucial safety issue. I have had two front end allignments and have already replaced all four tires on the truck after only 33,000 miles. This could also potentially lead to unsafe travel. Last, but not least, the passenger side power window mechanism failed. All of these conditions were remedied by the dealer. But, after being notified of all of these issues with one of their new vehicles, nissan has only responded with a generic, "sorry."