2001 Nissan Frontier engine problems

Filed Nov 9, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 120,000 miles · CT · crash · 1 injury

This vehicle was involved in a mva where it hit the broadside of a minivan (t-boned) that ran a red light through an intersection. The truck was going in excess of 20mph at the time, when I contacted the mini-van no airbag was deployed. I suffered hits to my head, whiplash related damages, damage to my shoulder and right leg. The impact caused significant front end damage to the truck, the engine and body were damaged to the point where I was not able to drive the truck and engine was inoperative. No airbag deployment.

Filed Jul 21, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 149,000 miles · FL

While driving, felt a "shudder" .. Check engine light came on, gear shift indicator went off. Once the key was turned off, vehicle would not start. Towed home. Started checking fuses. Check fluids, realized transmission fluid was in radiator and radiator fluid was in transmission. Vehicle will no longer drive in drive, only in reverse. Known issue with nissan.

Filed Jul 10, 2013 · Engine · 130,000 miles · TX

Several web sites I have read indicate a recurring problem with engine/exhaust accumulation of water via the leakage in water lines and/or faulty manufacturing heads/engine system. My vehicle accumulated water in one of the piston (4-5), and perhaps warped the alum heads or maybe blown gasket. If repaired will this problem persist, and what recourse do I have with either manufacture or used car dealer (bought in san antonio, texas).

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FM

Ref case: ntb03-048a my car has the same issue except my truck is 2001.

Filed Oct 24, 2006 · Engine · 106,120 miles · CA

Leaking exhaust manifold causing noise and fumes to enter cab of truck and making me sick. Cost to repair almost $800.

Filed Oct 19, 2006 · Engine · 60,000 miles · AZ

Both exhaust manifolds cracked and had to be replaced.

Filed May 14, 2006 · Engine · 55,000 miles · CA

Car with 55,000 overheats & shut down on freeway. Was towed to repair shop, 3 weeks out of warranty, and repaired at my expense. Two days after receiving it back from the repair shop, car overheats again. Cracked manifold was also discovered.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Engine · 35,000 miles · NC

Exhaust manifold has cracked due to manifold is made of one type of metal, and engine block is another type. These two metals heat/cool at different rates causing undue stress on manifold. As a result the manifold has cracked, allowing toxic fumes to enter vehicle passenger compartment.

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 10,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated on four separate occasions the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealership after each of the first three incidents. On every visit to the dealership the gas cap was replaced. When the light illuminated the fourth time two months ago the dealer was contacted and suggested diagnostic testing. There were no warning signals indicating a problem except for the check engine light.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Engine · 74,500 miles · TX

I own a nissan frontier se v-6 3.3 4x4, all is original as purchased, at approximately 75,000 miles, this winter I have developed a loud ticking noise upon cold start up, after about 10 minutes or until warmed up it subsides and returns upon cold start up.