2001 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Nissan Frontier — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Leaking exhaust manifold causing noise and fumes to enter cab of truck and making me sick. Cost to repair almost $800. *nm”
filed Oct 24, 2006
“Car with 55,000 overheats & shut down on freeway. Was towed to repair shop, 3 weeks out of warranty, and repaired at my expense. Two days after receiving it back from the repair shop, car overheats again. Cracked manifold was also discovered. *jb”
filed May 14, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 Frontier | 74 | 12% |
| 2005 Frontier | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Frontier | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.