| Issue ID | 1301723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10888042 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/07/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My nissan frontier pick up went completely dead and would not start after i had refueled at a gas station. I checked out the battery connections and ignition and found nothing out of the ordinary. I then called a local dealership service department and had it towed in for diagnosis for repair. The service manager called me the next day and informed me that the transmission valve body was in need of replacement at a cost of $1800. 00. After a week or so i called and was told my vehicle was ready. I picked it up and paid the bill. Shortly afterward i noticed the vehicle was shifting an little hard but dismissed it as possible characteristic of a new part functioning differently. After about 4 months i noticed an increase in this shifting and so i checked transmission fluid level which was a little low but a healthy color. I added transmission fluid and transmission operated ok for about 6 weeks now the transmission is shifting very hard and slips and some times the vehicle jump forward just slightly when at a stop sign or stop light. I have began investigating this problem online and discovered this is happening a lot with nissans vehicles not just the frontiers, but also pathfinders and exterras. Some consumer group are seeking a recall for this problem and i hope they get it because i cannot afford to pay $1800. 00 every six months. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRINGDALE, AR |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06U97CXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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