2016 Nissan Frontier Technical Service Bulletins

119 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Nissan Frontier. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10190159Mar 16, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. AUDIO UNIT REPLACEMENT - VEHICLES WITH COLOR DISPLAY AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin
• 10190176Mar 12, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. BLUETOOTH, USB, AND AUX FUNCTION DIAGNOSTIC TOOL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 3. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10190124Mar 11, 2021Electrical system. NAVIGATION WILL NOT WORK AFTER SD MAP CARD INSTALLED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188377Feb 12, 2021Suspension. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188541Feb 10, 2021Electrical system, Equipment. 2016-2018 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE TO RESOLVE SEVERAL ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 9. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10185426Dec 17, 2020Seats, Equipment. 2014 – 2020 FRONTIER; MANUAL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10174414Apr 24, 2020Fuel system. 2005-2019 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.
• 10173563Mar 31, 2020Exterior lighting. 2005-2019 FRONTIER; HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION The mounting stud diameter for the high-mounted stop lamp service part has changed from 5 mm to a 6 mm. If for any reason the high-mounted stop lamp needs to be replaced, the mounting hole will need to be enlarged to 6.5 mm (¼ inch) as follows: 1. Remove the high-mounted stop lamp.
• 10158431Mar 4, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P219A AND/OR P219B STORED This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles equipped with a VK56D gas engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If the MIL is ON and DTC P219A (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B1) and/or P219B (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B2) is stored: - DO NOT replace the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor. - Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and follow the diagnostic procedure for DTC…
• 10155161Feb 22, 2019Seats. 2014 ? 2019 FRONTIER; MANUAL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10155158Feb 4, 2019Engine cooling. 2005-2019 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, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; 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 been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152998Jan 29, 2019Fuel system. ALL MODEL YEAR 2012 AND NEWER NISSAN VEHICLES; EVAP LEAK DTC P0442, P0455, P0456 INFORMATION This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10152515Nov 28, 2018Equipment, Engine. OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
• 10152514Nov 28, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this time.
• 10152524Nov 13, 2018Air bags. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in Diagnostic Mode and needs to be returned to User Mode. ACTION 1. Use CONSULT-III plus to check for Air Bag DTCs and perform repairs as needed. 2. Return the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor…
• 10152511Nov 1, 2018Equipment. NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 9. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10145551Sep 24, 2018Wheels. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018-2019 Kicks. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144513Aug 16, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144508Aug 16, 2018Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure to properly perform this action. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10144493Jun 25, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 2016-2018 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE TO RESOLVE SEVERAL ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. The IF YOU CONFIRM section and software number has changed. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10141428May 23, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. 2016-2018 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE TO RESOLVE SEVERAL ISSUES This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been amended to correct Bosch contact information on page 2. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10141437May 2, 2018Equipment, Electrical system. 2016-2017 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been superseded to NTB18-031. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10141387May 2, 2018Electrical system, Equipment. 2016-2018 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE TO RESOLVE SEVERAL ISSUES This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with navigation system. IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following is occurring: - The navigation unit intermittently reboots: - At random or while listening to SXM or on a Bluetooth hands-free phone call. - Loud booming noise from speakers while on a Bluetooth hands-free call…
• 10138264Apr 20, 2018Exterior lighting, Equipment. FOG LAMP AND/OR HEADLAMP FOGGING This bulletin has been amended to add Fog Lamps and modify one step in the flow chart on page 3. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10138223Apr 9, 2018Engine cooling, Equipment, Electrical system. MIL ON WITH P0603 STORED FOR ECM BACK UP CIRCUIT This bulletin does NOT apply to Titan equipped with Cummins V8 Diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended to add a NOTE in the Applied Vehicles. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10134841Mar 23, 2018Wheels. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10133206Mar 22, 2018Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 2016 - 2017 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH P2097 AND/OR P2099 IF YOU CONFIRM MIL ON with DTC P2097 and/or P2099 A/F Sensor 1 ACTION Reprogram the ECM per the Service Procedure in this bulletin. - Refer to step 6 on page 4 to confirm that reprogramming applies.
• 10130488Feb 27, 2018Equipment. 2013-2018 FRONTIER AND 2013-2015 XTERRA; TRIP ODOMETER CANNOT BE RESET IF YOU CONFIRM: The reset/change button does not function: -Trip odometer readings cannot be reset/cleared -If equipped: Cannot change from one trip odometer reading to the other -If displayed: Cannot reset the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message -If equipped: Cannot change modes in the trip computer AND The reset/change button (pin) is stuck in the…
• 10125187Nov 21, 2017Suspension. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS This bulletin has been amended to add 2018 Versa Sedan and 2018 Versa Note. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10126255Nov 17, 2017Seats. 2014 ? 2018 FRONTIER; MANUAL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with manual front seat. This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLE section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10118691Sep 25, 2017Wheels, Equipment. WHEEL BALANCING SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The publication date has been revised to include the latest models and model years. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10119249Aug 21, 2017Brakes. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10120556Apr 11, 2017Suspension. REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE INFORMATION For the Applied Vehicles, some wheel alignment specifications listed in the Front Suspension (FSU) and Rear Suspension (RSU) sections of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) have been revised. Updated ESMs will be distributed to the field as quickly as possible. Until the updated ESMs are made available, please use the corrected specifications listed in this…
• 10109239Apr 10, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. EXTENDED STORAGE SWITCH AND BCM TRANSIT MODE This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. Please discard previous version of this bulletin.
• 10109214Mar 20, 2017Fuel system. NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer service staff. ACTION Perform the Service Procedure in this bulletin, starting on the next page.
• 10109206Mar 16, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 20172016-2017 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109211Mar 7, 2017Suspension, Equipment. BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin is a correction and a supplement to the ESM.
• 10120552Feb 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.
• 10109152Jan 25, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. 20172016-2017 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE This bulletin only applies to vehciles equipped with navigation system. This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES section has been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10109114Dec 14, 2016Equipment. PLASTIC INTERIOR TRIM PROTECTIVE COVERING REMOVAL SERVICE INFORMATION Vehicles are delivered with plastic interior trim protective covering on the front and rear seats, front and rear door panel finishers, steering wheel, and sun visors (see examples on page 2). When removing the protective covering, care must be used to avoid scuffs, scrapes, cuts, and other abrasive contact to interior trim components. DO NOT use…
• 10109113Dec 9, 2016Fuel system. 2015-2017 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 AND/OR DIFFICULT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM. And/Or The customer states it is difficult to fill the fuel tank. ACTION: 1. Replace the EVAP canister and EVAP canister vent control valve. 2. Attach EPT foam seal to the new fuel filler pipe. 3. Replace the fuel filler pipe. - See…
• 10119282Nov 28, 2016Engine. NISSAN; DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION FOR ABS DTC C1130 SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing for DTC C1130 (ENGINE SIGNAL): ECM related DTCs (P-codes) must be diagnosed, repaired, and DTCs erased first. - DTC C1130 is an ABS DTC that indicates an output signal of the ECM is not recognized. - Absent or incorrect ECM signals, that are indicated by corresponding P-codes, may trigger C1130 in the ABS control unit.
• 10109133Oct 31, 2016Seats. 2014 - 2016 FRONTIER; MANUAL SEAT TRACK ADJUSTMENT DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION IF YOU CONFIRM The seat track latching pawls for a front seat (left or right) are not synchronized: - The inboard track latches, but the outboard track does not latch unless the seat is pushed/pulled into position. NOTE: The customer may report the following if this issue should occur: - The seat track seems loose when braking or…
• 10091561Aug 16, 2016Electrical system. "ecm reprogram dealer service action *****dealer announcement***** nissan is conducting a dealer inventory service action to update electronic control module (ecm) software on 103 specific 2016 frontier vehicles identified in service comm. The incorrect ecm rom (read only memory) data was installed on the affected vehicles. These vehicles are either currently in dealer inventory or assigned and in transit to the…
• 10091503Aug 4, 2016Equipment. "all model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information this bulletin has been amended. The title has been revised, and the bulletin now includes vehicles in production as of the date of this update. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions of this bulletin."
• 10192840Jun 9, 2016Tires, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION Temporary tire Flat Spotting is common on New Dealer In-Stock vehicles that have not been occasionally moved. Flat Spotting can occur after the vehicle has been parked (not moved) for a few days, or longer. In most cases it is temporary. In extreme cases it can be permanent. Vehicles should be moved every 30 days, in one direction only, enough to rotate the tires 90° (see Figure 1). Moving…
• 10192821May 10, 2016Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and must be programmed (not reprogrammed) and then configured after they are installed.
• 10192813Apr 25, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera), Electrical system, Equipment, Steering. SERVICE INFORMATION If the configuration of the Audio/Navigation unit has not been completed correctly, some of the symptoms that may occur are: * Intermittent or no back up camera operation * No steering wheel switch response to audio inputs * No volume response from volume knob * Volume very loud or very quiet and adjustment is overly sensitive * Equalizer is adjusted so that Bass control is at maximum all the…
• 10194174Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Audio Ulnit Replacement - Vehicles with color display audio and navigation system

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