Major Problems with 2010 Nissan Frontier Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2010 Nissan Frontier

2010 Nissan Frontier VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2

2010 Nissan Frontier AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 139000 miles

2010 Nissan Frontier SERVICE BRAKES Mileage: 34500 miles

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Problems with POWER TRAIN, AIR BAGS and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Frontier owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
POWER TRAIN
6-speed manual stick shift transmission clutch failed prematurely at 20 160m 13mos vehicle age several months prior intermittant burning smells...
13
~ 80098 miles
AIR BAGS
air bags light keep stay on replace spinal cable for the air bags call nissan manufacturer and they won't do...
8
~ 59637 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start nor would the ignition...
8
~ 37318 miles
ENGINE
transmission has been slipping. happens frequently when stopped at a red light stop sign...when time to go car does not...
4
~ 57500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
noticed e-brake no longer holding. took to local shop. told me need new e-brake pads and rear axle bearings seals....
3
~ 25274 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier. while pulling out from a parking spot in reverse the contact's foot...
2
~ 57000 miles
STEERING
2010 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to a bumper *tgw the consumer stated the bumper he purchased has a...
2
~ 45000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
(1) the trucks spray-on bedliner has holes and cracks that extend the width of the box parallel to the tailgate...
2
~ 750 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
this vehicle has a known problem among nissan frontier message boards. when you fill the gas tank you must fill...
2
~ 5455 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
my complaint is that my vehicle is turning off with a brand newly installed battery and my nissan dealership cannot...
1
SUSPENSION
rear leaf spring cracked & one half of one section fell off of vechile while driving....
1
~ 62000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle continuously made...
1
~ 41000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle continuously made...
1
~ 41000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
after driving a short distance to exit a parking lot and waiting for an opening in traffic on a busy...
1
~ 10759 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
when the low fuel gauge light came on my daughter put $40.00 in gas. however the gauge only showed 1/4...
1
~ 56000 miles
PARKING BRAKE
noticed e-brake no longer holding. took to local shop. told me need new e-brake pads and rear axle bearings seals....
1
~ 34500 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
2010 nissan frontier. consumer writes in regards to a bumper *tgw the consumer stated the bumper he purchased has a...
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2010 nissan frontier. consumer is afraid that this vehicle will have the same transmission problems his previous nissan frontier did.
1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier crew cab. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning...
1
~ 14035 miles
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier equipped with bf goodrich radial lone trail at tires (n/a) size p265/70/r16. the...
1
~ 4600 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2010 nissan frontier equipped with bf goodrich radial lone trail at tires (n/a) size p265/70/r16. the...
1
~ 4600 miles
SEATS
2010 nissan frontier crew cab 4x2 se. vibrating passenger seat. *tr...
1
~ 320 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i was driving my 2010 nissan frontier...
1
~ 6465 miles

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