| Issue ID | 1286686 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871505 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 31/05/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Design defect in radiator of 2005 nissan frontier allowed transmission fluid and engine coolant to mix. Resulted in catastrophic failure of transmission. Dealer stated since vehicle has more than 100,000 miles, the $4 - 5,000 expense is mine. Last nissan we'll ever buy after 40 years of ownership. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MAHOMET, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U85CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | 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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