2008 Nissan Frontier Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 7% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,390 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.
“Heard a high pitched whining noise coming from the engine of my Nissan 2008 crew cab 4 wheel drive Frontier. Made an appointment to have the issue evaluated at the same Nissan dealership where I purchased the vehicle (Nissan of atlantic city - formerly admiral Nissan). I purchased the used Frontier in june 2011; approximate mileage was 40 - 41k. I also purchased an extended warranty at that time - 48 months, 48 thousand miles (expiration 6/15/15). …”
NHTSA complaint #10702543, filed 2015-03, 88,779 miles“My check engine light went on as I was driving home on a sunday afternoon. With in an hour, and almost arriving home... The vehicle began to slow down and could not accelerate past 25mph. I stopped at a traffic light and felt a very large bang under the truck. As I tried to accelerate from the light I could only get up to 25mph. Then the truck stalled completely, in the middle of a busy street. Luckily no one was close behind me and I had my hazard lights on, otherwise this would have been a sure crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10681485, filed 2015-02, 123,000 miles“I have had this vehicle in twice now due to the smell of leaking anti freeze and have been told no problem ,now we have gotten two different things about the radiator and transmission I have called the customer service number they gave and they told me to look for leaks or check fluid for milky color,there needs to be a total recall on these before someone gets seriously hurt!”
NHTSA complaint #10492326, filed 2013-01“There is some sort of emission control behind the rear tires. It seems to get plugged and engages my service light to come on. Well since I live on a dirt road it is almost impossible to keep it from being plugged. I've had to have it replaced three (3) different times. It really irritates me.”
NHTSA complaint #10650764, filed 2014-10“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at speeds over 40 MPH, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission causing severe damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11486366, filed 2022-09, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10208953Feb 7, 2022DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10208950Feb 4, 2022MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10207861Jan 12, 2022MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10177211Jun 29, 2020DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this…
- 10177599Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10177598Jun 3, 2020These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no…
- 10155158Feb 4, 20192005-2019 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10153007Jan 29, 2019NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has…
- 10192591Jun 24, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as…
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 2008 Nissan Frontier
54 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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