Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Nissan Frontier

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 106 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V230000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
586,196
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-24
Owners notified
2004-06-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

IF CORROSION OCCURS, THE TERMINAL STRIP COULD EVENTUALLY BREAK CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

IN THE FOLLOWING STATES, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT. THESE STATES ARE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, TENNESSEE, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THE OTHER STATES, THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE SENDING UNIT FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS PRESENT, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE UNIT. IF THERE IS NOT CORROSION, THE DEALER WILL APPLY SEALANT TO THE TERMINAL HOUSING TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION IN THE FUTURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V347002

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
67,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-20
Owners notified
2000-01-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

Safety risk

IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires1238,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1066,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt741,979 mi
Air bags594,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump563,777 mi
Fuel system, other580,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights480,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe390,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Tires: sidewall390,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module268,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2134,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Unknown or other2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Engine and engine cooling160,078 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)114 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1109,115 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1213,530 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter160,078 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock160,078 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1100,009 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control160,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring114 mi

The 1998 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.