2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,936 miles

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problem #12

Nov 042021

Frontier

  • miles
I was driving my vehicle and I ran out of gas. The gas gauge maintained a quarter of a tank and the gas light never came on. I check for recalls and it turns out this is a known recall for this vehicle, but it says 0 recalls. But the problem still persists, therefore the vehicle is still suffering from this problem. After filling the gas after the car ran out. I tested this theory 2 more times to confirm that indeed the vehicle was suffering from this recall, in which i run out of gas without knowing. Secondly, the links associated with the other recall, have also failed/failing as the vehicle is becoming unstable while driving at times and a mechanic has already determined the links to be the cause, yet when I check my VIN number, it says 0 recalls. Yet my vehicle clearly suffers from this. Can my vehicle please be added to the list, as this is very scary as the first time I ran out of gas I was on the expressway, and the vehicle sways yet it is not listed and needs to be for safety reasons and concerns. Thank you for your time, effort, and consideration regarding this, I await your timely response.

- Smithtown, NY, USA

problem #11

Aug 102020

Frontier

  • 180,000 miles
Driving on street truck began to shake and vibrate I loss power and car couldn't shift into gear it seemed I pulled over and stopped and shut off. Car I started it began to drive and it wudnt go over 30mph I stopped and noticed leaking under the truck towards the engine and when I pressed on gas it wouldn't go still so I stopped and got towed

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

problem #10

Nov 022019

Frontier

  • 0 miles
Fuel vent tube is so blocked when opening gas cap vapors blow out with much pressure and can not pump gas into truck as it spreads out over the truck and all over the place!! I just bought this truck and I am sure it is a very serious safety concern, could turn deadly..

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #9

Oct 012015

Frontier

  • miles
When attempting to fill the tank with gasoline at several different gas stations, the liquid can not be properly dispensed into the tank because of a blockage. The liquid immediately spews out of the gas tank and onto the person filling the vehicle.

- Wagener, SC, USA

problem #8

Nov 012014

Frontier

  • 52,000 miles
Having the same issue that other Frontiers were recalled for. Gas gauge is unreliable and the engine light stays on. Other Frontiers manufactured just three months before ours are on recall but not ours. This is obviously a Nissan issue as well documented on various boards and websites.

- Winter Haven, FL, USA

problem #7

May 262018

Frontier

  • 46,800 miles
Fuel gauge and empty light reflecting empty even after filling up the tank. Engine service light is on.

- La Puente, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 182016

Frontier

  • 140,000 miles
I have a 2008 Nissan Frontier and the gas vent control valve has failed where the back wash flap at the top of the gas tank has fallen into the gas tank neck preventing me from being able to put gas into the gas tank. I called Nissan headquarters and they transferred me to a local dealer. The service manager there said I would be charged $150 just for them to look at the vehicle. I think this is outrages because I read on your government site that this is a common problem on more Nissan models too. This should be a recall item. Respectfully, michael H.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #5

Sep 202013

Frontier

  • miles
Nissan acknowledged that the fuel gauge sending unit in model years 2004-08 was faulty, causing the unit to send faulty information on fuel levels and causing the check engine light to come on. They offered an extended warranty to repair the problem, but when I contacted them, they said my VIN# wasn't covered - even though it is the year model affected with the problem. No such restriction on VIN# S is presented on their websites. It is only after I tried to get the problem repaired that they denied covering it, even though it is a known defect. I appealed all the way to corporate and got nowhere. I believe they are simply trying to Dodge paying for a repair that is their own manufacturing fault.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #4

Aug 052014

Frontier

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the fuel level gauge failed to show the correct fuel level readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- San Deigo, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 312014

Frontier

  • 43,555 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the fuel tank was half full and while at a stop light the fuel gauge erroneously decreased to empty causing the empty light to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel sensor on the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no remedy was offered. The failure mileage was 43,555.

- Martinez, GA, USA

problem #2

Aug 182014

Frontier

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. While driving 45 mph, the fuel gauge lever decreased and the low fuel warning indicator illuminated, despite the contact having just filled up the vehicle with fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel sending unit failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #1

Aug 172012

Frontier 6-cyl

  • 65,875 miles
I filled up my truck one day for vacation N right after I turn on my truck it read full then I parked it to load up suit cases then I turn it back the light came and was reading empty then my service engine soon light came on.

- Hondo, TX, USA