2005 Nissan Frontier: transmission slipping

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · GA

Transmission failure caused by mixing of radiator coolant with transmission fluid through cracks in coolant tubes. Transmission slippage, loss of power experienced on local trip, had vehicle towed to mechanic.

Filed Aug 3, 2018 · Transmission · 145,717 miles · IN

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

Filed Feb 10, 2018 · Engine · 118,159 miles · VA

The serpentine drive belt came off 4/26/17, 12/7/17, and 2/10/18 . When it was reinstalled on 12/7/17 the mechanic said they found a reference that said nissan has new serpentine drive belt kit available and if came off again they recommended I get the new kit installed. All three times the belt came off when I started the engine in my driveway. Several times it felt like something was slipping when I stepped on the gas after stopping for a stop sign prior to the 3d time it came off.after stopping

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · Transmission · 155,448 miles · TX

Chugging, slipping, hard shifting transmission when driving most any speed. Over the last 1 1/2 years

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 81,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and the vehicle experienced abnormal vibration. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the transmission fluid mixed with the radiator fluid. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the transmission fluid mixed with the radiator fluid and stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred without warning. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2016 · Transmission · 145,000 miles · AL

Transmission starts slipping at highway speed. Rpm increases without increase in speed. Intermittent but getting worse. This is my son's truck and I am worried about his safety when merging into the interstate. He almost got hit by a semi last week when merging into I-20 as the slipping was happening.

Filed Mar 24, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 84,326 miles · TN

I own a 2005 nissan frontier. At about 84365 miles, the transmission started slipping badly. The mechanic said that my transmission cooler had ruptured inside the radiator and coolant had gotten inside the transmission. My transmission was basically destroyed and it cost over $5000.00 to fix it. After reading other articles about nissan owners with similar experiences, I think this is outrageous and nissan should be held accountable for these failures.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Transmission · 89,570 miles · WV

While driving at speeds of approximately 40 MPH the truck made a sound as though it was driving over rumble strips and it feels as though the transmission is slipping or about to fail. This will last 5 to 10 seconds and then it will seem normal, and then after a short while the sound and slippage will again occur. I am concerned that the transmission is experiencing the problem which has plagued other 2005-2010 nissan models where transmission fluid becomes contaminated with antifreeze from cracks which develop in the transmission cooling line where it passes thru the radiator. I have called nissan to report this. It was assigned case #[xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 20, 2014 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · NC

Apparently a known issue with the radiator leaking into the transmission - causing an $3000 repair to a vehicle that was well-maintained. The transmission started slipping and after diagnostics was told by the mechanic this was an issue that nissan knew about and never did anything about. Spent $3000 of my money to fix something that should have been prevented and fixed by the manufacturer. I liked nissan, but after this; I may not buy anymore. Have documentation to prove the issue.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 80,518 miles · TX

While getting on the freeway, I accelerated to merge with traffic but was unable to gain speed so I got off on the first exit ramp. Had plenty of engine power but lost torque. First thought, must be the transmission slipping. Got home and checked the transmission oil level and it was fine, the oil did not look like transmission oil, it was discolored and had a different feel to it. Was able to get the truck to dealer and was told it needed a radiator and transmission. Coolant had leaked into the transmission. Did my research and found there have been many complaints about this problem. As for the warranty,by which I still have to pay over $2500, I believe nissan should have had a recall on the 05 frontier, pathfinder, and paid for the whole repair for their use of what I call defective parts. ( radiator & transmission cooler ).

Filed Mar 14, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 67,350 miles · TX

I was driving along on a major interstate at 65 MPH when my engine was revving up to about 3500 or 4000 RPM but my speed was dropping. I pulled over to the right hand side of the road, stopped and turned the vehicle off. Had I not been in the right lane of the major interstate when traffic was very light, I could have had a major accident. Everything seemed normal except the low coolant level in the reservoir bottle. There did not appear to be any problems with the engine so then I placed the truck into drive and moved the vehicle forward. As the vehicle picked up speed and at about the 35 to 40 MPH the truck engine would rev up but the transmission was slipping and not allowing the truck to move any faster. When I took the screw off the transmission dipstick to see that fluid level was too high for the proper level in the automatic transmission. Also, I noticed that the fluid had a greyish milky appearance which is a clear indication of contamination with a water based material such as engine coolant.I find the fact nissan clearly knew that was a problem and failed to notify me as the original owner of the vehicle annoying. They would rather pay to have vehicle repaired after the fact than take care of a potential safety problem before it occurs. This is extremely troublesome when a manufacturer places profits and the bottom line ahead of customer safety. Upon further research, I have learned that I could have replaced the faulty radiator with another product from koyorad for about $120 retail and prevented this problem. So for a couple hundred dollars, nissan is willing to jeopardize my safety and all other nissan owners safety. As the national safety agency, I implore you act immediately and order a recall on these nissan vehicles before people get hurt. It is your duty to protect the people of the nation from safety issues when manufacturers fail to do so.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 142,855 miles · MO

Sitting at a stop light with right foot on brake, waiting for light to change. As light changed applied pressure to gas pedal but the vehicle would not move the engine would just rev up. Put the vehicle in park and turn off the engine waited a moment then turned the vehicle back on and put the transmission in drive, vehicle began to move but the transmission acted like it was slipping. Drove vehicle to dealer and they said that the transmission had failed on vehicle and it would need a new one. Paid 5,321.74 to have transmission replaced. Dealer said transmission failure was due to a radiator issue on vehicle.