| Issue ID | 953072 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10486456 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/09/12 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he heard a whining noise coming from the front end of the vehicle while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the timing chain guide needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KERHONKSON, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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