Nissan Crew cab problems
The Nissan Frontier is a nameplate used by Nissan in several regions as an alternative to the Navara and NP300 nameplates. In North America, the nameplate was used from 1997 to 2021, replacing the Hardbody. Since 2021, the Frontier sold in the US and Canada has been a separate model distinct from the globally marketed Navara/Frontier. It is larger and more developed to cater to the needs of the North American market.
Parallel models (D22, D40; 1997–2021)
The D22 Frontier was introduced in the US and Canada in 1997 to replace the D21 Hardbody. In other markets, the D22 Frontier is also called the Navara, Frontier Navara, NP300, Hardbody, or PickUp, among others. It was replaced by the D40 Frontier in 2004 for the 2005 model year, which was produced in the US for both the US and Canadian markets up to the 2021 model year. Both generations were mostly identical to the global version offered by Nissan elsewhere, with minor changes for the North American market.
When the D23 Navara was introduced for the global market in 2014, a Nissan North America spokesperson restated that the D23 is not indicative of a D40 Frontier replacement for the North American market.
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Common Nissan Crew cab problems
Nissan Frontier owners have reported several common problems with their vehicles, including issues with the evaporative emissions system, fuel leaks, timing issues, and transmission slipping out of gear into neutral.
One of the most frequent problems reported by Nissan Frontier owners is with the evaporative emissions system, which can set off the check engine light. This issue is most common in Frontier models manufactured from 2014 to 2017. The system can malfunction due to leaks, dust and dirt accumulation inside the valve, or a broken canister. The seals are the most likely component to fail and require replacement. Nissan has conducted some evap-related recalls, but the Frontier was not included in those. The system must be cleaned of dirt and dust right away to prevent further problems, and the charcoal canister should be cleaned or replaced if it becomes clogged.
Another common problem reported by Nissan Frontier owners is fuel leaks. Specific 2022 Nissan Frontier models were recalled in November 2021 due to a manufacturing flaw that could cause a leaf spring to pierce the fuel tank if the vehicle struck an object, resulting in a fuel leak. This issue is accompanied by the vehicle erratically spamming the dashboard warning.
Timing issues were a serious problem in earlier Frontier models but are still present in some form in the second generation of the Frontier. Owners of Frontier models from 2014 and 2015 reported hearing strange noises coming from the front of the truck. Nissan issued a service bulletin to address this problem, which is caused by a defective secondary timing chain that has become loose over time and is now making strange noises in the engine bay.
Transmission slipping out of gear into neutral is another common problem reported by Nissan Frontier owners. This issue can occur in any gear range and is often accompanied by a hard downshift when the throttle is let off. This problem can be caused by a faulty shifter assembly or a problem with the transmission itself.
In addition to these common problems, Nissan Frontier owners have also reported issues with engine stalling, the vehicle going into limp mode, engine fires, wiring harness issues, problems with the rearview camera, ignition switch issues, AEB issues, the car rolling away when in park, tank splashing fuel out while refueling, and seats issues.
It is important for Nissan Frontier owners to be aware of these common problems and to address them promptly to prevent further damage to their vehicles. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify these issues before they become serious problems.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Nissan Crew cab years
We have researched Nissan problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Nissan Crew cab cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Nissan Crew cab model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Nissan Crew cab model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Nissan Crew cab years
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Nissan Crew cab car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Nissan Crew cab , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Structure problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Nissan Crew cab vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 13 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Nissan Crew cab . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Nissan Crew cab vehicles.
List of Nissan Crew cab complaints
Nissan Crew cab 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-05
- Date Complaint: 2012-01-05
- VIN: 1N6ED27T12C
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS THROTTLE WAS STUCK AND THE RPM WAS RACING VERY HIGH. I HAD TO USE BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL BEFORE PUTTING IT INTO NEUTRAL. THE CASE OCCURRED WHEN I WAS APPROACHING A TRAFFIC LIGHT. ACCORDING TO MAROONE NISSAN IN MIAMI, IT IS THE THROTTLE CABLE WHICH IS DAMAGED. MY TRUCK HAD THE LAST TWO MAJOR SERVICE DONE AT THE SAME LOCATION. MY MINOR SERVICES LIKE OIL CHANGES IS NEVER USUALLY DONE THERE AND I CAN WATCH WHEN THEY ARE WORKING ON THE VEHICLE. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT IF THIS BECOMES A SERIOUS ISSUE, IT IS ON RECORD. *TR
Nissan Crew cab 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-10
- Date Complaint: 2011-06-10
- VIN: 1N6MD29X82C
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I CAN'T PUT ON MY SEAT BELT BECAUSE IS STUCK AN DON'T WORK. *TR
Nissan Crew cab 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-04
- Date Complaint: 2007-05-04
- VIN: 1N6ED27T0YC
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB FRONT GRILL , MARKETED AS STAINLESS STEEL CHROME , BUT IN FACT IS PLASTIC , AND IS NOW BUBBLING UP ALL OVER LIKE ALUMINUM FOIL / THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT IS LEAKING ALSO. SUSPENSION ,TIRES HIT ROUGH ROADWAY BECOMES VERY UNMANAGEABLE TO DRIVE. THE TRUCK IS VERY SENSITIVE TO EVERY LITTLE BUMP OR FLAW IN THE ROADWAY. *JB
Nissan Crew cab 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-10
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-07
- VIN: 1N6ED27YX1C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NO EVENT OTHER THAN 74K MILES. DURING 60K MILE SERVICE MECHANIC SAID MY RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND THEY'D REPLACE IT FOR $405.00. QUIT NISSAN DEALERSHIP MECHANIC FOR GOOD. CURRENT MECHANIC FOUND SERVICE BULLETIN ONLINE ADDRESSING RIGHT-SIDE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKING. I WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. I DON'T KNOW WHETHER OR NOT I AM RECEIVING CO IN CAB OF 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER XE CREW CAB 4X4? *JB
Nissan Crew cab 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-29
- Date Complaint: 2004-02-01
- VIN: 1N6ED27T7YC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 63,000 MILES ON A DEALER MAINTAINED VEHICLE AND WHEN I MOVED TO VA INSPECTION REVEALED CRACKED MANIFOLD. $700 TO REPAIR/REPLACE BY DEALER. *JB
Nissan Crew cab 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-15
- Date Complaint: 2003-12-13
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: BOTH PASSANGER AND DRIVER POWER WINDOWS FAILED WITHIN 1 MONTH OF EACH OTHER, IN BOTH CASES THE PLASTIC CABLE CAP BROKE OFF AND ALLOWED THE WINDOE CABLE TO WRAP AROUND THE MOTOR. *AK
Nissan Crew cab 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-25
- Date Complaint: 2003-08-26
- VIN: 1N6ED27T92C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRONT BRACKET FOR DRIVER'S SIDE RUNNING BOARD HAS BROKEN TWICE, THIS PART SUFFERED A FATIGUE FRACTURE AT THE WELD OF THE 2 PARTS THAT MAKE UP THE BRACKET, STARTING WHERE THE WELD UNDERCUT THE BASE METAL. HAD THIS PART FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEED IT WOULD HAVE ACTED AS A SPEAR WHEN IT CAME LOOSE. *NLM
Nissan Crew cab 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2003-08-25
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: POWER DOOR WINDOWS BEGIN "STICKING" WHILE POWERING UP AND EVENTUALLY FAIL AND GET STUCK. THIS HAPPENED ON MY FRIEND'S TRUCK JUST 2 WEEKS BEFORE MINE. OURS WERE MANUFACTURED JUST A FEW MONTHS APART AND IT HAPPENED ON BOTH OF MY WINDOWS (FRONT) WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. A SMALL PLASTIC END ON THE WIRES USED TO "PULLEY" THE WINDOWS BREAKS AND ALLOWS THE WIRE TO WRAP IMPROPERLY AROUND THE WINDOW MOTOR'S INTERNAL PULLEY RESULTING IN WIRES OVERLAPPING AND EVENTUALLY WEDGING WITHIN THE MOTOR. THIS SHOWS ME THAT THIS IS A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURERS WINDOW MOTORS ON NOT ONLY MY FRONTIER, BUT OTHERS I HAVE MET.*AK
Nissan Crew cab 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-30
- Date Complaint: 2003-08-02
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE TOWING A 600 LB TRAILER (APROXIMATE INSIDE CARGO WAS 100 LBS)WITH MY NISSAN FRONTIER(WEIGHT RECOMMENDATION OF 2000 LBS OR LESS AS STATED IN OWNER'S MANUAL), THE REAR BUMPER BROKE ALSO CAUSING MY TRAILER TO RAM INTO THE BROKEN BUMPER.NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT NISSAN ISN'T BACKING THIER PRODUCT WITH MY WARRANTY. THEY ARE SAYING THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN TOWING, IF SO WHY WOULD THE OWNER'S MANUAL HAVE SPEC'S ON HOW MUCH WEIGHT YOU CAN TOW AND BESIDES WHO EVER HEARD OF A TRUCK THAT YOU CAN'T USE FOR TOWING?*AK
Nissan Crew cab 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-07
- Date Complaint: 2003-07-03
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y1YC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER CREWCAB SE, V6, 4WD. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELLING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. AFTER TOW TO GARAGE (NOT NISSAN DEALER), MECHANIC CHECKED FUEL PRESSURE, FOUND NONE AND DROPPED FUEL TANK. FUEL SENDER UNIT ASSEMBLY HAD CRACK/HOLE IN CONNECTOR FOR FUEL PUMP ELCTRICAL POWER AT FUEL TANK PENENTRATION. WIRING INSIDE OF ASSEMBLY WAS EXPOSED AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED TO OPERATE. MECHANIC MENTIONED THAT HE HAD SEEN THE SAME FAILURE IN ANOTHER NISSAN FRONTIER JUST A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE SO THIS WAS THE FIRST AREA HE CHECKED. I STILL HAVE THE FAILED COMPONENT IN MY POSSESION AND CAN PROVIDE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS.
Nissan Crew cab 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-28
- Date Complaint: 2003-04-10
- VIN: 1N6ED29X32C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED, THERE WAS A SEVERE VIBRATION, DUE TO AN INOPERATIVE CALIPER. *JB
Nissan Crew cab 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-29
- Date Complaint: 2002-07-31
- VIN: 1N6ED27T2YC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, 2 VEHICLES IN FRONT OF CONSUMERS SON SLAMMED ON THEIR BRAKES, CONSUMERS SON SLAMMED ON HIS BRAKES, HOWEVER HE STILL HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE ABS FAILED. *YH
Nissan Crew cab 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-03
- Date Complaint: 2000-08-03
- VIN: 1N6ED27Y2YC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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