Investigation DP12004: 2005–2010 Nissan Frontier

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 11, 2012

Closed

Oct 22, 2016

Model years

2005–2010

Subject

Transmission Failures

Component: Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Summary

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2010 Nissan Frontier59 complaints
• 2009 Nissan Frontier37 complaints
• 2008 Nissan Frontier136 complaints
• 2007 Nissan Frontier520 complaints
• 2006 Nissan Frontier617 complaints
• 2005 Nissan Frontier532 complaints