Major Problems with 2003 Nissan Frontier Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Nissan Frontier

2003 Nissan Frontier UNDERBODY SHIELDS Victims: 1

2003 Nissan Frontier STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 59533 miles

2003 Nissan Frontier FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 105000 miles

Browse 2003 Nissan Frontier complaints by category

Problems with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STEERING and BODY are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Frontier owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier xe. the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took...	10 ~ 85514 miles
STEERING since purchase in 2004 the tilt steering does lock into place. the steering wheel moves up and down during driving...	6 ~ 44759 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the exterior paint on the roof of the vehicle...	5 ~ 47000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION dt*: the contact stated there was a loud humming sound coming from the rear end and the abs light is...	4 ~ 87859 miles
AIR BAGS in 2014 my son was involved in an accident on a highway in which the airbag deployed and the shrapnel...	3 ~ 140667 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i own a frontier 2003 xe crew cab model and one day running on the highway at about 90+ mph...	3 ~ 42633 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving 65 mph transmission failed. this caused the vehicle not to accelerate. consumer managed to pull over and had	3 ~ 60253 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the contact stated while driving various speeds he continuously had a headache....	2 ~ 122500 miles
WHEELS i heard a sudden thud and then a grinding noise coming from the rear end as if a brake had...	2 ~ 113000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i heard a sudden thud and then a grinding noise coming from the rear end as if a brake had...	2 ~ 102500 miles
SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the contact stated that in october 2010 the right front wheel separated from...	2 ~ 80500 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > REAR 2003 nissan frontier was making noises because the leaf springs on both sides had snapped. *dt...	2 ~ 67500 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have a 2003 nissan frontier sc the super charged model with 43 000 miles. i was drive on the...	2 ~ 58450 miles
STRUCTURE while driving at night driver was unable to see the gauges on the vehicle becuase of lack of illumination. consumer	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i received a recall letter concerning an installation of a fuel tank protector. i spoke with the consumer affairs office...	2 ~ 37000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner a/c works properly until the defroster is engaged. once the defroster is turned on the ac remains on	2 ~ 20550 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a 2003 nissan frontier pickup truck. when i use the defroster the air conditioner comes on which is...	2 ~ 3 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the vehicle has a governor that doesn't allow it to exceed the speed of 89 mph even though the speedometer...	2 ~ 17317 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my vehicle fuel pump failed and nearly caused me to crash. i have located nhtsa # 04v230000 that notes a...	1 ~ 120000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER several months ago the check engine light in my 2003 nissan frontier xe came on. i took the vehicle to...	1 ~ 130000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a/c failed for unknown reason was a warranty recall for same issue in first 3 years of ownership. *tr...	1 ~ 56431 miles
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i noticed a "ticking" sound from the rear of my truck. my own investigation i found that the "housing" that...	1 ~ 45000 miles
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > FRONT 2003 nissan frontier was making noises because the leaf springs on both sides had snapped. *dt...	1
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier xe. the vehicle has b.f. goodrich radial t/a tires size p265/70/r15 (na). the...	1 ~ 50000 miles
POWER TRAIN nissan murano 2003 has problem with pressure sensor inside transmission. this causes the vehicle to hesitate 10-15 seconds before you...	1 ~ 89759 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT nissan murano 2003 has problem with pressure sensor inside transmission. this causes the vehicle to hesitate 10-15 seconds before you...	1 ~ 89759 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan frontier. the vehicle has general grabber aw size p22770/r15 tires. while driving approximately 55...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the high mounted brake light on my 2003 nissan frontier has seals that are compromised. the light assembly takes on...	1 ~ 30000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING 2003 nissan frontier had intermittent loss of power steering. mechanic stated that the steering box they replaced was defective and...	1 ~ 27271 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated there was a loud humming sound coming from the rear end and the abs light is...	1 ~ 79435 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not shift out of park. the vehicle was towed to the dealership who	1 ~ 41961 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my daughter was involved in a head on crash and her nissan 2003 disintegrated. the whole front of her vehicle	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving specifically in rain storms vehicle stalled. took the vehicle to the dealer. was told that water was being...	1 ~ 16000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer received a recall notice from the manufacture for stalling. dealer did not perform recall repairs due to lack of	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN brand new truck with 1507 miles dumped all it's transmission fluid emitting smoke from all sides and underneath stopped vehicle...	1 ~ 1507 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC anti-lock brakes activate at unpredictable times when stopping. have nearly caused 2 wrecks. dealer couldn't find the problem and refuses	1 ~ 500 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the engine service light started flashing indicating an engine fire. *ak the fireman informed the consumer the fire	1 ~ 3550 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer stated the headlights high beams were too bright. dealer notified. ak ts *jb...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION veh had 2400 mi at date of incident. the clamp to radiator hose broke cuasing to leak radiator fluid. contacted...	1 ~ 2400 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING veh had 2400 mi at date of incident. the clamp to radiator hose broke cuasing to leak radiator fluid. contacted...	1 ~ 2400 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the consumer stated that the airbag light appear on the dashboard panel. and will stay on intil the vehicle is	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the vehicle applied the brake and the engine sudden acceleration causing a rear ending accident. dealer has been	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are depressed the vehicle will shimmy. the rear end shimmies more severely when brake are depressed at high	1

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