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.
2007 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints
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Transmission damage attributed to contamination by engine coolant. The source of the contamination is a cracked atf line that runs through an engine coolant chamber in the radiator.
For approximately 1 month prior to the transmission failing, I notice a "bucking" from the transmission following shifts and only at low RPM's. I had the transmission fluid levels checked during an oil change in january 2014, and fluid was added (the transmission was not flushed.) the "bucking" seemed to subside for a few days, however what I next experienced next was far worse. On three or four occassions, the truck suddenly acted at though the transmission disengaged, as if it were in neutral. Each of these incidents occurred on 4 lane highways, at highway speed. As I recall, on at least one of these occassions traffic was very light, and I was able to safely exit the highway. However, on the other occassions, the sudden loss of speed and ability to accelerate very very nearly caused a serious accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to reverse. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 11/18/15*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The vehicle not reversing was the first sign of transmission failure. Updated 1/14/2016*js
When the truck transmission shifted into 5th gear there was a grinding noise in the transmission. This problem has been repccuring and getting worse. The nissian dealer verified it is due to contaminated transmission fluid due to a leak in the cooling radiator.
I was rear ended 04/20/2015 ,back injury, police report, other driver insurance taking care of bills, no settlement yet. In june, noticed transmission slip & leak in drive way. In repair shop on friday, 07/31/2015. They advised me radiator crack and transmission fluid leaked into radiator. $1,200.00 to repair all. They instructed to do so.
My 2007 nissan frontier heater would not warm up when idling. I took it to the dealership in december 2014 and they flushed the lines. Six months later the transmission began to slip. I took it back to the dealer and they informed me that due to a manufacturer's defect engine coolant leaked into the transmission and destroyed it! I would need a new transmission and radiator. Because the vehicle was now 8 years old, the warranty will only cover part of the cost and I am responsible for $2,500. After researching this problem, I found that one of the warning signs was a heater that would not warm up while idling. The vehicle could have been fixed in december of 2014 and covered fully by warranty, however, the dealer did not warn me! Now, nissan says there is nothing they can do! I'm frustrated to say the least and have purchased my last nissan!
Truck started to vibrate like I was driving on a rumple strip around 40 MPH. It seemed like the overdrive was struggling to engage or the automatic transmission couldn't find the right gear. I checked the atf and it was a red strawberry milkshake consistency that is often described when there is water contamination. This is a common problem that nissan refuses to recall. It has just over 90k.
Driving when car stopped moving and started rolling backwards. Had to put car in reverse. Intermittently got it in drive. Car was making a humming noise.
I purchased a 2007 nissan frontier in 2013, and just prior to reaching 109,178 my transmission started slipping badly so I took it to my local mechanic and he discovered that my "sealed" transmission was missing two quarts of oil and there were no signs of leaking on the external portion of the transmission. He replaced the missing oil and after a week of driving the transmission was slipping again. He checked the oil level and again it was quart low and slipping badly. It was then I started researching nissan transmission problems and discovered that what I was experiencing was a well known (by nissan) problem with their transmissions. Now at 109,275 miles the transmission has completely failed and it all could have been prevented had nissan fixed the well known problem before they sold the vehicle to me. Funny the salesman that sold the truck to me suggested that I purchase a "power-train" warranty "just in case" because it was 4wd, I find that very ironic. I purchased the warranty and now I am being told that the repair cost for the blown transmission may not be covered because the transmission cooling radiator is the cause of the failure. I feel that nissan is fully responsible for whatever the cost is to fix the transmission because of their negligence in failing to fix the problem prior to the truck being resold.
A couple of months ago, I began to notice a loud vibrating or shuddering sound at speeds around 35-40 MPH. It seemed to happen as I stopped accelerating as if it were trying to up-shift for cruising. The sound began to get louder over the next few weeks before I could get it checked out. It now has a very difficult time shifting at those speeds and when it does shift, it's hard and makes a loud knock sound. It then began to run hot one day so after it cooled I check the coolant level and found that it had a light brown, milky looking substance which felt oily. I've recently discovered a lot of information from people with the same problem explaining that it is cause by the coolant and transmission fluid mixing and damaging each component.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician stated that the radiator, transmission, and transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I bought a used 2007 nissan frontier crew cab at hyundai of roseville, ca a year and half ago on jan 2014 and they never disclose to me that this car was known for coolant leaking into the transmission and eventually destroying it. After buying this, I only drove it for about 8,000 miles and this problem hits me june 2015. I bought it for $12,500 and still owe $8,000. The costs to repair this according to nissan would costs me $7,500. I bought an extended warranty for $1,200, but it would not be covered because this is a "known pre-existing problem or defect by the manufacturer." so, this used frontier would costs me over $20,000 which is about what the new ones are going for. This is terrible and I need some kind of justice. Either nissan, the hyundai dealership that I bought this from and or the extended warranty company need to pay for this. Nissan should pay because this was a known manufacturer defect. Hyundai dealership that I bought it from should also pay because they didn't disclose of this known defect. The extended warranty company called buy direct auto warranty should had not offer me a warranty knowing that can't pay for this kind of repair. They should either pay for the repair or give me a full refund. I need justice!!!
2007 nissan frontier with 140,000 miles started vibrating and seemed sluggish when accelerating. I took to firestone thinking maybe it needed tune up. Come to find out transmission is the issue. I have previously had to replace fuel sensor when nissan refused to pay. I was over the mileage by 2000 miles for recall. Now I have read about issues with transmission and once again nissan refusing to fix problems. Nissan should be taking care of these issues. I will not own another nissan!!! My brother also had a 2009 frontier with the fuel sensor issue and nissan would not pay to fix. Nissan knows this issues is occurring over the 100,000 miles and know they have defective parts on vehicles.
Radiator leaks into transmission and ruins both the radiator and transmission
Transmission was slipping bad, and the coolant was looking brownish red. Transmission fluid was in the radiator and through out both the engine and transmission. When I took it to the dealership to get check-out they said my warranty had expired and that this wouldn't be covered. Would need to replace radiator and transmission.... Costing me $ 2,731.25. Although this is a known fact that nissan is having a good amount of problems with various nissan model including my nissan frontier. Very unhappy nissan customer of many years..... Now I'm starting to have timing belt issues which falls under another nissan frontier problem. Will have to get fixed at my own expense. My dealership know these things but are not open about these fact. I take my frontier in for maintenance nothing ever said and never seem to get recall notices either....
Like so many other nissan frontier owners, the radiator coolant got mixed with the transmission fluid. This is factory defect known by nissan. Had to replace radiator and transmission since the car was not responding well and was not able to run properly. Called nissan three times to ask for some financial support and they denied it.
Was driving 2007 nissan frontier when 4wd light came on and check engine light came on. Slowed down and came to a stop. When I tried to accelerate, there was no response. Apparently, transmission is ruined due to a known defect with the radiator where coolant leaks into the transmission. Nissan never issued a recall for the radiator assembly, just extended the warranty to 100,000 miles, leaving the consumer responsible to fixed catastrophic transmission failure. Cost $6500.
Making a noise when traveling at 35-40 MPH accelerating. Nissan dealership states it is the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which is causing the transmission to fail. Warranty expired on 12/2014. Nissan dealership states a co-pay of $2500.00 is what will be charged to fix.
2012 class action suit extends warranty for leakage of antifreeze into transmission which causes engine to stop running properly and break down. Apparently this is a common feature on nissan vehicles. This truck was driven to florida by a college student on spring break. At 79,000 mark trouble started. He drove it home to virginia and bingo the odometer went over 80,000 miles. At 80,300 miles he takes it to the dealership and because odometer is over 80,000 miles the manufacturer requires $2500 owner co-pay to repair what could have been a preventable repair before the transmission tanked. Had he taken it to a dealer in florida at 79,000 the whole thing would have been covered. They require written proof of mechanical failure. These vehicles need to come with a warning label.
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.
A defective radiator installed by manufacturer, rotted, causing a mix of transmission fluid and coolant permanently damaging the transmission.
Started experiencing radiator overheating and erratic transmission shifting. Mechanic found radiator and transmission fluids mixed. Radiator and transmission need to be replaced +/-$4000 estimate. Normal driving history and vehicle in good condition otherwise. Http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/coolant-leaks-destroy-transmission/ http://www.nissanassist.com/web/radiator/faqs.php?menu=22 http://classaction.kccllc.net/caseinfo.aspx?pas=nissanatoilcoolersettlement.
I first began noticing a problem with my 2007 nissan frontier when the heater was having trouble heating up the cab as I was driving. At first the problem was intermittent and the heater would warm up for a while and then get cold again. Shortly after that I began to notice a vibration or shuddering at higher speeds as if I was hitting a rumble strip. I began doing some research on the internet and found that this is a very common problem with several nissan models between 2005 and 2010. I took the truck to the local dealership and they knew immediately what the problem was and what was needed to repair it. The radiator develops a crack that leaks into the transmission and starts tearing up the internals of the transmission. The dealership recommended replacement of both the radiator and the transmission. The cost to do this repair was about $5,100.00. The cost was not covered in the nissan extended warranty because the truck had over 100,000 miles. I am extremely frustrated that nissan does not stand behind their vehicles. I did not receive any notice from nissan that there was an engineering defect in their cars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. During a routine oil change, the technician informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be flushed and replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,500.
I took my vehicle in for service 12-17-14, since the heater was not working properly and just found out the that radiator cracked and leaked radiator fluid into the transmission, possibly contaminating the transmission. They are replacing the radiator and flushing the transmission a few times to try to salvage the transmission. They informed me of a recall on this problem but I'm past the permitted mileage. I bought the vehicle used in 2012. The service dealer said the recall included a new radiator and transmission for $3800 but that the deductible was $3000??? This is a serious design flaw that should be fully covered and fixed by nissan!
First thing that happened the gas gauge just quit working second the fuel line started leaking on the frame just after gas gauge fixed then transmission messed up transmission radiator and thermostat fixed and no running hot took it to dealer says nothing wrong with it also code is showing egr valve.
Defective power train transmission system on 2007 nissan frontier.
The d for drive would no longer show -to took it transmission place and they detected coolant leak into transmission. Found out nissan had lost a class action suit over this and realized my truck is over limit for milage this is second major repair for this vehicle had a transmission control module replaced and was partially reimbursed after a big fight with dealer and nissan. Will never buy another nissan after this I hope you hang them out to dry over this.
Purchased the vehicle on 8/16/2014 and I was driving the vehicle to work and transmission wouldn't shift out of gear along with the check engine light came on. I scanned the vehicle and pulled a code for the transmission output sensor. Took the vehicle to the dealership where they said they found coolant in my transmission and I was outside of the previous extended warranty and they've never seen this before. They told me I needed a whole new transmission and radiator. And nissan wouldn't cover any of the damages due to it being out of the last extended warranty that was added to the vehicle. Now they want to charge me $6,756 to repair my vehicle I've owed for less than a week.
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