| Issue ID | 878296 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10422384 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 15/08/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dear sir or ma'am; i have a nissan frontier 2005 v^ 4. 0l engine nismo 4x4 model. It has 91k miles in it and have recently been experiencing sluggishness and a "thud" while in low power (automatic transmission). So i have been reading forums and online sites to get an idea of what the source of the problem maybe. Mechanics and auto part stores have diagnosed it as an issue with the transmission brake control valve (internal). My trucks discrepancy might be isolated but what concerns me goes not only for my vehicle but also and more for all these consumers who have reported problems with their radiation+transmission. They have spent money and it seems from their comments nissan dealerships and company have not been able to help or address a known issue (it sounds like a cover-up--hopefully the consumers are accurate in their description). What further concerns me is that they seem to be stuck with their situation and unable to go further. One consumer contacted a local tv stations consumer affairs section and got help. So it seems that what these consumers need is backing from a legitimate institution or agency. If the dealership/company will not listen to their costumers and address the issue (which i believe is a safety issue), perhaps we can get your (nhtsa) help. I propose that nhtsa pls look into this mechanical safety concern and look into possibility of poor materials/manufacturing of some of the nissan frontier components. Appreciate your response on this matter. For the consumer concerns/problem descriptions, please reference: http://www. Consumeraffairs. Com/automotive/nissan_frontier. Html. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUBER HEIGHTS, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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