Nissan Frontier ball joint problems

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 132,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would not turn properly and was stiff. When turning the steering wheel, it would not return back. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod and ball joints, but the failure continued. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Suspension · 54,000 miles · GA

My control arms are worn and I only have 55,000 miles on my truck. My tires are wearing and the front end pops, and it pulls to the right.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Suspension · 114,000 miles · TX

Front lower control arm failure, replacement required. Recall 10e019000 is noted and did not include this specific VIN. The failure diagnosed at 114k miles but was felt in the irregular handling movements from the front end while stopping and turning. Dealer replaced struts and lower control arms due to failure. I believe this failure was premature to the life of what should be expected from these items from the difference after repair these control arms were not 100% I retained the old parts for evaluation of failure due to poor construction or design. The defect was noticed as a ;oud clunging noise during turns.

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Suspension · 72,000 miles · TN · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan frontier. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the brakes failed after being depressed and the vehicle crashed into a lamp post. The crash caused no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the front lower control arm was detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 74,435. Updated 04/11/12*lj updated 06/13/2012

Filed Nov 30, 2010 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. The contact stated that in october 2010, the right front wheel separated from the vehicle while the contact was driving 5 MPH. The vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic; the mechanic stated that the lower control arm was the cause of the failure. Three weeks later, the left front wheel separated while driving 45 MPH because of the lower control arm. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for repairs. The contact called the manufacturer who advised him to take the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2010 · Suspension · OR

2001 nissan frontier. Consumer states problem with ball joint on vehicle *tgw the consumer was advised that an individual ball joint was not available and he would have to purchase both ball joints and the linkage in between the two joints at a cost of $301.13 as opposed to buying one ball joint in the range of $50.00.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Suspension · SC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact was driving 55 MPH during rainy weather when she unexpectantly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was flipped several times before crashing into a ditch. The police arrived to assist and a report was filed. One passenger sustained a lower back injury. Another passenger sustained shallow cuts to the arms, face and chest. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10e019000, suspension: front: control arm: lower arm and stated she believed the recall was the cause of the failure. Shortly after the crash, the contact received the official recall letter with her vehicle included. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when he heard an abnormal crunch noise. As the contact was attempting a turn, he noticed that the steering wheel felt unusually loose. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering wheel, couplings, bolts and lower control arm were replaced. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10e019000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). The recall was for the exact failure the contact had experienced with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000 and the current mileage was approximately 82,280.

Filed Aug 9, 2010 · Suspension · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact encountered a bump in the road. The vehicle began to pull towards the right direction without assistance. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10e019000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). The authorized dealer was notified to schedule an appointment for the recall remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/05/10. *lj updated 11/23/10

Filed Jul 23, 2010 · Suspension · 48,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact received a recall notice for the lower control arm under campaign number 10e019000. The notice he received had his vehicle identification number on it; however, when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, the contact was told that the notice was sent in error. The contact was concerned because of the potential danger of the part failing and would like for nissan to honor the notice. The failure and current mileages were 48000.