2007 Nissan Frontier: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Jan 10, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 108,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. After stopping at a stop sign or red light, the vehicle hesitated to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The instrument panel gauges illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and transmission fluid mixed together. The radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2015 · Transmission · 1,700 miles · OH

Purchased the truck 8-1-2015, drove it about 2 months (1700 miles). While driving and turning left with oncoming traffic, the transmission hesitated nearly causing and accident. Took the truck to nissan to be checked out. They diagnosed that the radiator cracked causing contaminatiion of coolant into the transmission. Since the transmission cooler was built inside the radiator. Which after reading a little research was a known problem by nissan for 6 model years (2005-2010).

Filed Oct 1, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. While driving at various speeds the vehicle would hesitate to shift gears. After examining the vehicle, the contact discovered that transmission fluid was present in the radiator coolant. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 77,000 miles · CO

I was driving and noticed that when I slowed down or stopped, then tried to go again the car hesitated, then took off fast all at once. At times even when the gas pedal was floored the car wouldn't go, then would take off. I tried changing gas, an additive, nothing helped. I had a neighbor drive the car and he said get it in before you kill someone. I called a couple of shops, but eventually went to the dealership and told them what was happening. They diagnosed a major engine problem that there was a class action lawsuit that was ruled against nissan. They said I needed a 5000 dollar repair, but they would only charge me 2500 because of the lawsuit. It seems they only cover full price up to 80000 miles. I was 600 miles past there repair line. I explained that I had tried many things, and the problem was going on long before the 80000 mile mark. I offered proof by calling the shops and trying to put them on the phone with nissan, they would not take the phone. I called the neighbor to talk to them as proof that he drove the truck more than a month earlier and the problems were severe. They would not take the phone. They eventually gave me the nissan consumer affairs number, and consumer affairs gave me a case number and have not returned a call since.whenever I call they say someone will return your call by the end of the day, of course nobody does. Meanwhile, the problem is getting worse, and I am getting scared to even drive the truck anymore. Then I came across you guys and it seems that you are aware of the problem, and have had other people like me. Please help.

Filed Jun 17, 2013 · Transmission · 104,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission hesitated without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2013 · Transmission · 111,916 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the transmission responded with extreme hesitation. The failure also occurred whenever the contact was driving on an incline. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they advised that the transmission severely vibrated when in reverse. In addition, the transmission fluid was burning abnormally. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 111,916.