2003 Nissan Frontier Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Nissan Frontier, 5% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Veh had 2400 mi at date of incident. The clamp to radiator hose broke cuasing to leak radiator fluid. Contacted the dealership they requested to bring the vehicle in. I was out of state, but was lucky enoungh to place an aftermarket hose clamp on the hose (something a bit more sturdy) also the left front suspension has been making a very noisey sqweek while going over bumps. I will have the dealership look at it that as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10025174, filed 2003-06, 2,400 miles“While driving, specifically in rain storms, vehicle stalled. Took the vehicle to the dealer. Was told that water was being sucked into the air filter from the wheel well. Vehicle would knock and sputter when trying to accelerate. Air filter sucks water from around the wheel area.”
NHTSA complaint #10090175, filed 2004-09, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019300Feb 8, 2006Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 | 74 | 12% |
| 2005 | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 10 | 13% |
| 1998 | 10 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2003 Nissan Frontier
16 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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