| Issue ID | 481170 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10068144 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| File date | 15/02/04 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At approx. 20,000 miles vehicle started to make a rattling/bumping noise in left front. Took it to dealer who said this was a common problem with 2000 nissian's and wouild be replaced only when consumer complained. Dealer replaced left stabilzer bushing and refused to give a copy of w/o saying it "was recorded in computer." at aprox. 45,000 miles left stabilizer bushing failed again and was replaced by mechanic who again stated that this was a problem with nissian. At 67,000 miles both stabilizer bushings have failed and need to be replaced. Had vehicle checked by third mechanic who reaffirmed that stabilizer bushings on nissan's did not hold up well.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KATY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N6DD21S3YCXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 10/12/00 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BAKER NISSIAN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 281.897.1685 |
| Dealer's city | HOUSTON |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 77065 |