Problems with 2007 Nissan Frontier ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. after stopping at a stop sign or red light, the vehicle hesitated to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the instrument panel gauges illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the valve body needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired on two separate occasions, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator and transmission fluid mixed together. the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator was leaking into the transmission. the vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where it was confirmed that the radiator was the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 102,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. while the vehicle was being serviced for an oil change, the contact was informed of a leak in the radiator. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator was defective and was leaking fluid into the transmission. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000. updated 01/27/17*lj updated 01/31/17.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. while driving 30 mph, there was an odor emitted into the vents and the contact noticed smoke under the hood. the contact coasted over to the side of the road and noticed oil and antifreeze fluid spilling from the reserve tank onto the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the spill caused the transmission and radiator to fail. both the radiator and transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000. updated 04/14/16*lj updated 04/18/16. *jb

My frontier died on 12/6 / on 12/7/2015, i had it towed to the boardwalk nissan and paid $100 to have the problem diagnosed. i was told the repairs would cost $10,500. the radiator caused the transmission to go out in turn causing the computer panel to burn out. i asked the service adviser was there something i could've done to prevent the problem. he said no, the problem happens. i then had the truck towed home. now, i find out there was a problem that nissan should've known about, had they made the repairs to the radiator, my truck would be working today. this makes me angry. it makes me angry that i just paid $317.44 to replace tire sensors that may not have been needed!! the radiator issue resulted in a $417.44 expense that may not have been necessary ($100 for a diagnosis). the truck was parked in front of my house. i attempted to start the car on 12/6/15, it wouldn't start. thinking it was a battery issue, i waited until the next morning; only to find out it wasn't the battery. i called ...

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shook violently. the contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle after thirty minutes. the contact also stated that the radiator cracked. the failure recurred numerous times. the contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle needed a new transmission and radiator. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. the contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced, the technician stated that the radiator, transmission, and transmission control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

Like so many other nissan frontier owners, the radiator coolant got mixed with the transmission fluid. this is factory defect known by nissan. had to replace radiator and transmission since the car was not responding well and was not able to run properly. called nissan three times to ask for some financial support and they denied it. *tr

Was driving 2007 nissan frontier when 4wd light came on and check engine light came on. slowed down and came to a stop. when i tried to accelerate, there was no response. apparently, transmission is ruined due to a known defect with the radiator where coolant leaks into the transmission. nissan never issued a recall for the radiator assembly, just extended the warranty to 100,000 miles, leaving the consumer responsible to fixed catastrophic transmission failure. cost $6500. *tr

When driving along the truck lost power then when the truck was turned back on the motor made a loud noise. now the repairman tells me the truck needs a new motor. it has not given me any trouble before. it is not a work truck it's a pleasure truck. i'm retired. with that low mileage you would think the motor would be better than that. i hope you can help me. thank you *tr

Making a noise when traveling at 35-40 mph accelerating. nissan dealership states it is the radiator leaking coolant into the transmission which is causing the transmission to fail. warranty expired on 12/2014. nissan dealership states a co-pay of $2500.00 is what will be charged to fix. *tr

A defective radiator installed by manufacturer, rotted, causing a mix of transmission fluid and coolant permanently damaging the transmission. *tr

Started experiencing radiator overheating and erratic transmission shifting. mechanic found radiator and transmission fluids mixed. radiator and transmission need to be replaced +/-$4000 estimate. normal driving history and vehicle in good condition otherwise. http://www.nissanproblems.com/trends/coolant-leaks-destroy-transmission/ http://www.nissanassist.com/web/radiator/faqs.php?menu=22 http://classaction.kccllc.net/caseinfo.aspx?pas=nissanatoilcoolersettlement. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan frontier. during a routine oil change, the technician informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be flushed and replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,500.

Purchased the vehicle on 8/16/2014 and i was driving the vehicle to work and transmission wouldn't shift out of gear along with the check engine light came on. i scanned the vehicle and pulled a code for the transmission output sensor. took the vehicle to the dealership where they said they found coolant in my transmission and i was outside of the previous extended warranty and they've never seen this before. they told me i needed a whole new transmission and radiator. and nissan wouldn't cover any of the damages due to it being out of the last extended warranty that was added to the vehicle. now they want to charge me $6,756 to repair my vehicle i've owed for less than a week. *tr