Nissan Frontier engine failure problems

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Electrical · 2,700 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2026 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer due to ongoing electrical issues. Prior to towing the vehicle, the radio failed to turn off, and the engine failed to shut off while attempting to turn off the vehicle. Upon inspection, the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The dealer attempted to disable the radio, rearview camera, side-mirror warning signals, and advanced safety systems to prevent the battery drain; however, the software did not provide the option to turn off the features selectively. The dealer turned off the display screen as the fix. The contact had experienced an electrical failure with another similar vehicle. The manufacturer replaced the first Nissan Frontier vehicle with the current vehicle, and the central display and safety features were now disabled by the dealer as a temporary repair. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,700.

Filed Jul 23, 2026 · Electrical · ID

The power door lock system intermittently malfunctions. During the initial failure, the passenger rear door lock seized in the unlocked position and could not be manually operated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Nissan dealership, where all three passenger door lock actuators were replaced. Following the repair, the seized lock condition was resolved; however, the underlying malfunction continues. The passenger front and passenger rear doors will unlock electronically but will not lock using the key fob, interior lock switch, or intelligent key functions. The driver rear side door does not respond to electronic lock or unlock commands. The only way to secure or access the affected doors is by manually operating each individual door lock. The malfunction affects three of the four doors simultaneously and occurs intermittently without warning. No warning lights or messages are displayed when the failure occurs. This defect creates a safety concern because the vehicle cannot be secured as designed, and passengers may not be able to quickly access or enter through an affected door without manual intervention. In an emergency, delays caused by manually locking or unlocking doors could impede access to passengers or evacuation from the vehicle. The issue has been reproduced multiple times and confirmed by an authorized Nissan dealership. Although the passenger door lock actuators were replaced, the malfunction persists, indicating the repair did not correct the underlying defect. The vehicle remains available for inspection.

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 41,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on one occasion, while stopped at a traffic light at a busy intersection, the Auto START/STOP system turned off the engine, and the engine failed to restart as designed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where a mobile mechanic jump-started the vehicle, and a handheld diagnostic machine was unable to retrieve a fault code. The failure could not able to be replicated. The contact stated that during a second occasion, the shifter was able to shift out of park(P) into neutral(N), and the vehicle was pushed off the road to safety with the assistance of a State Trooper. The contact attempted to jumpstart the vehicle, and while there was power, the Push to Start button was pressed, but the power shut off. The contact stated that after waiting for a while, the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be taken to dealer, and if the failure was associated with the drive train, the vehicle would be repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

my truck has been warning malfunction on cluster cause can't let me pedal push to go and can't let me on control cruise over 100 times. I went to Nissan dealership to check my truck. thy said need new engine. I felt they scammed me nine still fine and drive good. I told them to disgontic analysis my truck. still said ned replace new engine. 89,000 miles short time engine. when malfunction warning light will stop me go pedal or control cruise. I hav to turn off engine 10 mins then start to go working good until 1 hr again malfunction warning on cluster to prevent me go control cruise and pedal.

Filed Jul 15, 2024 · Electrical · VA

Not a critical safety problem but truck has reoccurring low voltage.. most recent are July 11,13 and 15. Dealership will have my truck on July 30 for inspection, oil change. Truck has 3000 miles. Next problem is the trucks camera for backing and forward movement. Screen is not showing all views and any view is reversed picture. Camera faulty in park, reverse and forward. Faults started occurring on July 13 2024. Truck had 2985 miles. Dealer will check the camera on July 30. This truck has a history of electrical problems. At the dealer for those on 9-26-23 at 447 miles. 10-17 -23 at 662 miles. Dealer replaced the engine room harness at 916 miles on 11-02-23.

Filed Sep 1, 2023 · Brakes · MD

the calipers in this kit have seized and been replaced (fronts 7/22,rears3/23) the front calipers have seized again 8/23. there is something wrong with these calipers and a potential for crash/injury situation, as a break components this reliability is unacceptable and potential dangerous. I feel this should be investigated before someone dies due to this/these products.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Engine · 98,750 miles · MS

Was on a vacation trip december 6, 2019(friday). Traveling on foley beach express and the engine started shacking, felt like was falling apart, engine died.tried to restart engine, cranked and immediately stopped, tried several times and and the same thing every time. Had to push off express way, with help. Fortunally was a mechanic. He said seamed as was not getting fuel. Futher checking more the mechanic said it was in the intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) or the (ECM) relay. I am broke down 190 miles from home. Had to have my vehicle 90 miles to mobile,a>> and am stuck. Had to rent an vehicle to get home costing me $214.00 to get home to go to work monday. My vehicle is stuck in mobile, al. There is a nissan dealership there. This vehicle 2005 nissan frontier xe the mechanic said reportedly had a recall on this simular problem. What is the procedure on getting this defect fixed. Thanks. I have no pictures to upload, as was 10:30 at night and I am now 100 miles from the vehicle.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 134,000 miles · WA

Highway driving at 55 MPH the engine stalled and stopped in mid-traffic resulting multiple system loss; including power steering. Warning lights that illuminated were service engine soon and, slip. Researching this combination with the associated engine failure shows a minimum failure of the cam shaft sensor and possible interference with engine cooling. Additional research shows that this a recall issue for frontiers. But, when I entered my VIN into your system to check recalls, the reponse is that there are no recalls for this vehicle. That seems in conflict with what is being said about there being a recall and the obvious extreme danger of engine and system failures at highway speeds

Filed Jun 4, 2017 · Transmission · 60 miles · TX

I have already filed a complaint: friday june 2, 2017. This is from research on www (thousands of ads to sell nissan "bell housings on www); from youtube concerning a $7,000 reair: autonation nissan of brandon in brandon, fl did the work and a few months later and a couple thousand miles I am having no issues and much of the bell housing rattle is gone! They ended up replacing my drive shaft along with the bell housing, and I also got a new front catalytic converter/downpipe as it was damaged during removal due to seized hardware. The whole warranty job was around $7,000! From youtube (the "red lines" in my attached photos are "cracks", you can "hang" your fingernail on) I learned there has been "bell housing decentigration, rear end of engine crankshafts breaking off, transmission bearings spinning in the trans. Housings and driveshafts wobbling, etc, etc. Should I report this to "federal trade commission? The date below is when I was driving (180 miles) home after purchasing vehicle. Baker nissan has been "jerking" me around for over two (2) years now. That is the reason brad baker stated to me: "...don't bring the vehicle back there again..." and I still have 28,000 miles / 2 1/2 years warranty on vehicle! Drivetrains don't "vibrate" !!!

Filed Jan 13, 2016 · Engine · 53,610 miles · AL

1) $1473 to replace timing chain system @ 53,610 miles 2) nissan had issued a service bulletin ntb09-128 revealing a knowledge of the issue on at least 3 models over a 5 year period of time 3) called nissan consumer affairs to check on reimbursement since nissan knew it was a problem. In fairness, they responded within 24 hrs. Only to take less than 1 minute to deny the claim 4) wrote 3 letters (1 per month) to nissan consumer affairs until they contacted me again today 1/13/2016 only to deny the claim once again. I've owned only nissan trucks since 1984 and been very happy with their products and quality. I bought this truck new in 2008 and only had 53,610 miles when this issue came up. I'm thankful I heard the noise and had it fixed before the chain(s) seized and caused major engine damage or even a wreck. I would have thought I had an uncommon problem (bad luck) if it hadn't been documented via the service bulletin. Nissan acknowledged the issue via the service bulletin that covered at least 3 models over a 5 year time span. They now refuse to accept any type of responsibility. A quick internet search reveals several class action lawsuits concerning the timing chain issue. I'm very unhappy with nissan's lack of product support on what was was clearly a quality assurance problem. I will most likely not buy (nor recommend) a nissan product anytime in the foreseeable future.