| Issue ID | 902292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10444333 |
| Manufacurer | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | FRONTIER |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 11/01/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The radiator in the vehicle ruptured, allowing coolant into transmission. This led to loss of power, hard shifting, and slippage while accelerating. Contacted nissan, they informed me warranty had been extended but i was 1,600 miles over their arbitrarily extended limit. They suggested i contact the dealer for assistance. The delaer repeated that it was outside of warranty period, and estimated repair costs at $7000. I took truck to local shop, who quoted $5500, and now find out that the transmission parts are on backorder and i will be without my work vehicle for about 1 month. Nissan is clearly aware of this driveline failure issue, but they are attempting to push off the cost of their faulty parts onto the consumer, rather than remedy what is a costly and potentially very dangerous defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, DE |
| VIN pattern | 1N6AD06W77CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 40 |
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