Shifter for the transmission would not go into drive standing the driver and vehicle. Shifter assembly found defective and was replaced at nissan dealership.
2012 Nissan Frontier transmission complaints
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Shifter for the transmission would not go into drive standing the driver and vehicle. Shifter assembly found defective and was replaced at nissan dealership.
Shifter for the transmission would not go into drive standing the driver and vehicle. Shifter assembly found defective and was replaced at nissan dealership.
Shifter for the transmission would not go into drive standing the driver and vehicle. Shifter assembly found defective and was replaced at nissan dealership.
Vehicle would not shift into drive and stranded the driver. Vehicle shifter found to be defective and was replaced. The shifter can stop operating at any time, leaving the vehicle unable to drive. I have had 8 of these shifters replaced on 8 different 2012 nissan frontiers and counting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the gears failed to engage. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 21,456.
The 4 wheel drive 2h is engaged and while attempting to reverse the vehicle a momentary hesitation and jerking ensues as if the vehicle is in neutral as you press on the gas pedal to move the vehicle backwards. The vehicle eventually proceeds in reverse in a jerking motion. This only occurs in reverse and at low speed. I informed the dealership at an oil chance and the condition was noted on the work order. Technician stated this is normal in 4 wheel drive and no malfunction or repair was noted. Service at continental nissan countryside illinois.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate beyond 30 MPH. The vehicle then began jerkin violently and caused the contact to bounce off a side railing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the electric control module failed. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacture was contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 25,012.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the front end vibrated as the front driver's side of the vehicle fell to the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the four wheel drive line bolts were separated and caused the front driver's side to fall. As a result, the transfer case and the floor board were damaged. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 181,041. The VIN was not available.
Without much warning signs or without any accident, all of the sudden the vehicle started jerking and made a horrible noise. After inspection by the shop, all six bolts attaching the front drive to the transfer box were gone. The parts went loose causing severe damage underneath the track, which was worsened by the towing. If that parts would have detached at high speed, the incident would have been fatal. The only warning was a low noise, associated with tire rotation and then a loud "bang" like I hit a stone underneath. This noise was present for 10 minutes before the incident. I believe all 2012 nissan frontiers should be inspected for this problem to prevent fatalities.
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