2008 Nissan Frontier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Nissan Frontier, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle key fob was abnormally sensitive and would engage or disengage while the key fob was in his pockets. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle and key fob to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnosis and was unable to diagnose a failure. The key fob was neither repaired nor replaced. The failure and current mileage was 30,000. Updated 04/12/11 updated 05/23/11”
NHTSA complaint #10376707, filed 2011-01, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
- 10043735Feb 3, 2012Nissan: door lock/unlock inoperative with intelligent key.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 Nissan Frontier
54 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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