Nissan Frontier pulling problems

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Transmission · CA · crash

2020 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regard to transmission issues. The consumer stated upon purchasing the vehicle it would pull to the right. The dealer attempted to repair this failure, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was placed in park. On two occasions the vehicle rolled away. Once striking an rv, and second striking a fence. The consumer was made aware of a recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but there was no remedy available yet. The dealer temporarily allowed the consumer to drive a rental. The dealer requested the consumer return the rental and pick up the unrepaired vehicle.

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 Oct 6, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 45,694 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel jerked violently and the vehicle began to wander out of its lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a safe location and the contact noticed that the front driver side wheel was positioned inwardly. In addition, the inner and outer wheel bearings and related parts were fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure occurred immediately after being serviced according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v554000 (steering); however, the remedy was insufficient. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 45,694. Updated 1/7/14*cn after complaint differnt engine and transmission replaced without him knowing. Updated 08/30/2017

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 10,331 miles · PA

Weak clutch 2009 nissan frontier se 4x4 4.0 litre, 6 speed man transmission. 10,331 miles and clutch slips in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and little no engagement in reverse. Slips on sudden acceleration. Manufacturer always blame customer's on fault. Truck was not abused by me. Manufacturer is not admitting failure. If you search for nissan frontier clutch problems on the internet, you will see, that the same powerplant belongs to a 2006 nissan xterra and at 13,000 and the 24,000 this person had to replace the clutch as well as slips. 2nd issue, the brakes assembled on my truck were missing on both left and right side front brake pad retainer springs. Brakes pull right and damaged rt rotor. Required machine shop to repair lateral out of round. Possible cause is missing lower retainers springs and now developed into sticking calipers. 3rd issue. Rattle noise from suspension area on uneven road surfaces or manhole lids at slow speeds. Unable to locate cause with suspension both loaded and unloaded. Have used even rubber mallet to no avail.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Steering · 70,412 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While test driving the vehicle at 40 MPH, it began to pull to the right. The contract stated that the alignment would be serviced and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. By that time, the alignment failure became worse. The vehicle was returned to the dealer three additional times, but the failure continued to worsen. The current mileage was 84,000 and failure mileage was 70,412.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Steering · 521 miles · TX

Purchased vehicle 02/05 took in for service-pulling to right 3/16/05 521 mi. Dealer found no problems. 2nd time 5/26/05 7061 looseness in front end (steering) dealer said they had checked and tightened all suspension fr to rear. 3rd time 6/23/05 9,644 mi. Looseness in front end (steering) dealer finally put on front end mach and checked. Minor adjustment on toe in. Could not find any problem with looseness in steering. Requested nissan to drive on country roads where I drive. They would not. They say they have all they are going to do. Nissan case # 4954626

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Tires · 3,756 miles · CA

The outer edges of the two front tires continues to feather (wear off unevenly) and the vehicle continues to pull to the right after three attempts to repair the defect by the nissan dealer. This is a serious safety hazard according to two certified mechanics. As a result, we have not been able to fully utilize the vehicle as indicated by the low odometer reading (less the 7,000 miles after a year).

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Brakes · 32,500 miles · CA

I have a 2001 nissan frontier that the right inner pad is worn to the sensor. The disc pad is wearing at noticeable angle from leading edge to trailing edge. The other pads are wearing normally. The truck also has a severe brake pull to the right. The pull is worse when hot. The car is undriveable at this time. The car will swith lanes when the brakes are applied. As an ase certified auto technician I believe the cause is the use of phenolic caliper pistons. Phenolic pistons are known to cause brake pulls, locked up brakes and uneven pad wear.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Airbags, Seats · FL

Vehicle is pulling to right when driving at any speed. Dealer cannot remedy problem. Consumer contacted a firestone dealer to have wheel alignment done, thinking tires were at fault. Mechanic stated front right caster cannot be adjusted.*ak consumer stated seat rattled. Window molding was replaced. Passenger side air bag warped, dealer replaced air bag module.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · VA

Since ownership of vehicle consumer states he felt there was something wrong with steering wheel, as he was driving home he let the steering wheel go and suddenly the vehicle was pulling to the right almost causing an accident, consumer took vehicle into dealership to be inspected and dropped it off when he returned to pick vehicle up and drove away consumer states he almost hit a curb so vehicle was returned and consumer waited for vehicle and was told by dealership they could not find the problem, consumer requested that mechanic take a test drive with him, mechanic did see what it was and told consumer that was normal, however dealership did perform a wheel alignment and 2 weeks later the vehicle was pulling again, consumer took vehicle to another dealership and another wheel alignment was performed, consumer also states driveshaft has rusted.