Transmission damage caused by transmission cooler.
2005 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints
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Truck would not crank. The indicator for the gears went out. I was at home parked when it would not start. Had a mechanic test it. The test indicated the transmission computer is the problem. There is transmission fluid in the antifreeze. This is a defect from nissan.
Radiator/transmission failed, caused transmission to fail, had to be replaced
When truck gets warm first gear start slipping and hard to get the truck to move fluid levels are where they should be the vehicle was in motion at a drive-thru tobacco shop
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 45 MPH, an abnormal noise was heard emerging from underneath the vehicle. The noise went away when the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The contact also stated that the failure occurred five other times within a two week period. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator fluid was leaking into the transmission. The transmission, radiator, and the transmission module needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating normally and then suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility where it was diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an extended warranty campaign and there was no recall on the vehicle; however, there were four tsbs for the power train. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle shaking and complete turn off. A/t cont fuse blows out. Known issue in internet regarding transmission and coolant leak.
My truck just reached 80,800 miles and it has lost power. I took it to the nissan dealer for a diagnostic test and it came back with the radiator, transmission and the fuel pump all need to be replaced. They told me I had no warranty on any of these parts as of 2010 and they quoted me almost $7,000 to replace all. After going home and looking up transmission shops I found hundreds of articles about the same problem with thousands of nissan cars. I have never received a notice of recall on my truck. Then I find they have sneakily extended their warranty without notifying us and now my truck is 12years old with only 80,800 miles and I need to come up with $7,000 because they failed to notify their clients about their mistakes.
While driving down the highway the radiator failed leaking coolant into the transmission resulting in them both needing to be replaced.
Hi ,im just gonna make this short . Ive owned 2 nissan frontiers both 2005 se models and 4 tranmissions later im done with nissan never again my first tranny replacement was at 70,000 right when my warrenty ended nonethess 7,000 dollars later I am done with nissan forever !!! Believe me I have all paper work for work done but im not gonna waste my time inputing anymore crap about nissan.
Chugging, slipping, hard shifting transmission when driving most any speed. Over the last 1 1/2 years
After 2 and a half months of fighting with nissan consumer affairs, nissan has basically told me they do not care about me or the other people affected by this issue or their safety. As sad as it sounds its going to take someone getting killed because of this issue before they open their eyes.
The radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission, mixing with the transmission fluid creating a toxic fluid that irreversibly damaged everything around it. The vehicle was being driven when first noticed. I had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed at my local nissan dealership. I could not afford to replace the transmission so flushing it was my only option. It lasted for a few years but now it needs to be replaced. This is a defect that has affected thousands of customers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds and shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator water and coolant fluid leaked into the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Fluid from my radiator mixed into my transmission rendering it inoperable. After doing research on it I learned that nissan was aware of the problem, and failed to notify the customers
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While parked, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse without warning. The contact called an independent mechanic who stated that the shift cable grommet linkage failed and needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 125,375.
Leak in radiator into transmission has caused transmission failure
Bought used, transmission replaced by seller 2 months before sale, no issues on test drive. After purchase many issues with changing of gears and apparent transmission issues. Seller was very aware of issue. It is an obvious hazard if the transmission has issues while driving which can cause injury and death if an accident happens. The investigation of this issue needs to be reopened and nissan needs to be held responsible to create and fix this lethal fault in design and application.
Transmission failure diagnosed by repair shop as caused by radiator coolant contamination into the transmission. Total rebuild of transmission at a cost of 3,980.00. I purchased this vehicle new in 2005 and was not made aware of this issue by nissan. I have learned this is an ongoing issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years. My vehicle has 129,000 miles and more than 10 years since purchase. I find this matter disturbing that owners are now facing such an avoidable cost for repair and this could have been prevented by the manufacturer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, antifreeze leaked into the transmission. The failure destroyed the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle would not change gears when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Butler nissan of macon, georgia was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,365.
Vehicle was driving then hurt a loud thud. Engine raced. Took it to mechanic. Then a transmission shop. They said coolant leaked into transmission. Need new tranny and radiator.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the gear shifted abruptly and the vehicle jerked and vibrated. The contact noticed an odor of burning transmission fluid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the transmission. The dealer also diagnosed that the transmission fluid was corrosive and destroyed the components of the transmission. The dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,500. ..updated 06/14/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked front to back and then stalled. The engine and other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. The driver attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was able to be started the next day; however, the failure recurred a week later. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator liquid was leaking into the transmission, which caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who confirmed the mechanic's diagnosis and replaced a faulty sensor. The failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer again, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Coolant contamination in the transmission causing transmission failure
Radiator fluid mixed with the transmission and caused complete transmission failure
Transmission cross contamination with coolant. 72,000 miles on odometer. Had transmission failure on the freeway driving full speed, forcing me to quickly move over 6 lanes with no high gear. Now I have a $4900 repair bill. I was in the nissan dealership just 1 week prior for an oil change and have had the vehicle serviced at nissan since it was new. I was never told of the recall or that I should bypass the radiator or beware of the problem.
Transmission cooler leaked causing bucking in the truck at hyway speed and severe internal damage to the transmision
Transmission started shuddering in od - radiator coolant leaked into transmission
Complaint re: transmission failure with my 2005 nissan frontier. Is locked in 3rd gear in automatic transmission. Overdrive gear was gone due to coolant mixing with transmission fluid. Had replaced radiator & flushed transmission 3 months ago hoping to buy me some more miles before having to replace transmission. Didn't work. Told by nissan that I was sol due to over 100,000 miles. *tr ## VIN passed ## nissan frontier v6 4x4 2005 ##
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled the vehicle into an empty parking lot and the smoke dissipated. The contact removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator fluid mixed with the transmission fluid. A remedy was not provided. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was not included.
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