2007 Nissan Frontier: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Transmission · 100,005 miles · CA

2007 nissan frontier crew cab: entering the 100,000 mile marker the truck started to feel like it was skipping. Then the truck stalled while at the grocery store. I tried to get it started and after 15 minutes it did start. Aaa tested battery, starter and alternators. They were all fine. Later drove truck to continue grocery shopping and it stalled in the main traffic lane. Pushed truck to safer place. Then it started again. Autozone computer test revealed sensor p)335 and a recommendation to replace flywheel. Internet search revealed issues with power train and anti freeze entering the transmission due to faulty parts. Nearly 3000. Reports of same issue. Disappointed that nissan did not take responsibility for their use of compromised materials in building their cars and trucks. If nissan is using faulty or weak materials, then might as well buy american.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Fuel system · 56,077 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 MPH, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited a few minutes. Once restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel gauge sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,077.

Filed Nov 28, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving at unknown speeds, the fuel gauge indicated that there was fuel in the fuel tank, but in reality, there was no fuel in the vehicle. While in traffic on a hill, the vehicle stalled due to lack of fuel; however, the fuel gauge displayed a quarter tank of fuel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. There were no open recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Transmission · 136,000 miles · AZ

While driving on a paved state highway at aprx 50mph, the vehicle slowed down and RPM's went up. Much like the transmission had downshifted. This is an automatic trans. Couldn't manually get it back to normal by downshifting or putting it into neutral. Service engine soon light was now lit. Pulled over, stopped and turned off engine. Under the hood there was no obvious sign of leaking, broken belts or smoke. Restarted the truck and drove home aprx 10 miles with no problem, but service engine soon light still on. Drove it the next day to autozone (5miles total) and showed codes p1774 and p0717. Researching the codes LED me to all the transmission replacement problems due to a failure of the trans fluid cooler inside the radiator which mixes that oil with coolant and destroys components inside the transmission and requires replacement. Now I have to figure what to do facing a $6000 repair bill on a $10000 vehicle. This had me losing speed in a traffic situation that could have been dangerous and stranding us as an elderly couple with a disabled person in the arizona desert. Money aside, it's pretty sad to find out that the federal safety agency and nissan have known about this problem for years and neither has taken any proactive steps to inform or warn the owners. Just a lot of collecting info and waiting for the vehicles to be carted off as junk and the problem swept under the rug. Thanks a lot for stalling for years and doing nothing. Safety doesn't just pertain to how many people died! Not exactly the right thing to do!

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 68,000 miles · NC

When entering hwy 17 (70 MPH speed limit) I pressed the gas pedal to the floor to enter oncoming traffic. Instead of increasing speed the truck stalled. I pulled onto the right side emergency lane in order to prevent traffic from running over my vehicle. I placed the transmission in park and it seemed to smooth out . Motor was running with excess RPM's and transmission was slipping. This was a near accident. I could hear cars behind placing on brakes and blowing horn. When returning home was told by nissan dealership radiator cooler and transmission had to be replaced due to faulty lines. Nissan should have recalled this problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Transmission · 100,800 miles · HI

The transmission failed due to a known design flaw that allows collar from the radiator to leak into the transmission causing it to fail. On my vehicle it failed at 100,800 miles, just barely outside warranty. It will no longer climb hills and has great difficulty gaining initial momentum on flatter roads. It doesn't stall, just sits in one place, rolls backward instead of forward, or excelerates like a 3 toed sloth. The first time it happened we were driving up steep driveway and it just stopped moving. The second time we were on a less steep busy roadway and we're forced to roll backwards in traffic until we could find a place to turn around. Issue had not been specifically noticeable prior to this.

Filed May 19, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 68,000 miles · NC

Entering 4 lane highway with 70 MPH traffic. Kicked frontier into passing gear to enter ongoing traffic. Frontier stalled and slowed instead of increasing speed. Transmission slippage and jerking caused motor to increase rpms. I had to move my truck over to right of paved lane and onto pulloff area in order to prevent accident. I was told at the nissan dealership that I had transmission damage due to radiator fluid leaking into transmission . It cost me $2500 to repair a problem that could have cost lives. I understand this was a problem that was not recalled by nissan.

Filed May 26, 2015 · 53,452 miles · NY

While I was driving I felt a heavy vibration while shifting, and accelerating, abrupt stalling, and shuddering noises. It was so dangerous to be on the road with this vehicle. I had to replace my transmission and radiator immediately on a vehicle that had only 53,452 miles on it.

Filed May 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 93,000 miles · MT

Traveling along hwy 209 in bigfork, mt, I noticed my gas gauge needle drop from 1/2 tank to below zero and immediately the fuel light came on along with the check engine light. A mile down the road and the engine stalled and had to make an emergency pull-over with my two young children in the car. Thankfully, the traffic was light that day, I was able to pull over safely, and I had cell service. I called my husband and let him know what happened. He brought gas and, sure enough, the truck started once again, but did not register fuel again until I filled the tank completely. It continues to repeat this cycle where it will register until a certain fuel level and then the needle will dive to below empty.

Filed Mar 14, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 97,000 miles · NC

Truck would not start. Towed to auto garage. Told radiator has a defective coolest line that runs thru transmission. This caused cross contamination of radiator fluid and transmission fluid, causing breakdown of transmission and radiator. Found out online that this happens with three types of nissan vehicles made between 2005 and 2010. Nissan will only cover if under 100,000 miles but I have to pay first 3000 on a fix averaging 3800 to 4000. I was never notified of any problems by nissan. They knew their was a problem and I believe that are stalling and covering this problem. They should be 100% responsible for this liability. Car company's paid for all types of recall for their design flaws, what is the difference here other than the amount needed to do what is right.

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the radiator housing fractured which caused the radiator fluid to penetrate the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · MD

My vehicle no longer registers how much fuel is in my tank because of a faulty fuel sending unit. I ran out of gas on the freeway. Why wasn't a recall issued to fix the known problem? Stalled vehicles pose a hazard.