2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
61,000 miles

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problem #3

Jun 152005

Frontier 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
Both exhaust manifolds cracked and had to be replaced.

- Prescott, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Mar 282002

Frontier 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
Exhaust manifold has cracked due to manifold is made of one type of metal, and engine block is another type. These two metals heat/cool at different rates causing undue stress on manifold. As a result the manifold has cracked, allowing toxic fumes to enter vehicle passenger compartment.

- Saratoga, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 172004

Frontier 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Consumer smelled fumes coming into the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and the right manifold exhaust was defective. The warranty company stated, not covered under warranty. Manufacturer stated no complaints received.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA

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