Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Nissan Frontier

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 224 owner complaints on file.

Nissan Frontier, 1998–2004 generation
Pictured: the 1998–2004 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

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 00V288000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
76,652
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-02
Owners notified
2000-11-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT. " THESE VEHICLES COULD HAVE A SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE THAT IS TOO BRITTLE AND CAN BREAK. THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER AND THE "PRNDL" INDICATOR MAY MOVE, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION, BUT THE GEAR INDICATED ON THE DISPLAY MAY DIFFER FROM THE GEAR ENGAGED IN THE TRANSMISSION.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER SELECTS 'DRIVE' AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ACTUALLY IN 'REVERSE', A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE LOCK PLATE.

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
Tires19100,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1382,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft9—
Fuel/propulsion system8115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8—
Suspension: front822,000 mi
Vehicle speed control8—
Air bags744,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt758,000 mi
Power train6114,358 mi
Suspension: rear663,000 mi
Unknown or other620,000 mi
Air bags: frontal559,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5152,000 mi
Suspension532,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages5107,100 mi
Electrical system457,820 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery438,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner450,000 mi
Structure470,000 mi
Tires: sidewall4—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine361,000 mi
Exterior lighting330,636 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights3131,605 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3119,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission3110,079 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic330,636 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash238,700 mi
Engine2135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe285,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly294,000 mi
Parking brake230,636 mi
Seat belts2186,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2160,000 mi
Seats2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Structure: frame and members2144,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel117,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings126,815 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: driveline: center support bearing1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber119,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables132,940 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility/wiper1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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