2003 Nissan Frontier suspension problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Nissan Frontier — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving and my truck started drifting and I felt like I was losing control. Could of caused a very serious and dangerous accident - scared me to death, had just bought this Nissan, and love the brand. Had great tires and brakes just completely done. Brought it to my mechanic and he put it up…”
filed Mar 13, 2024
“Tl* the contact owned a 2003 nissan frontier. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise and though it was due to a flat tire. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and noticed all the tires were normal. The contact continued to drive and the rear of the vehicle detached…”
filed Apr 27, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE…Campaign 02V299000 · Nov 12, 2002
Suspension problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2022 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 Frontier | 3 | 12% |
| 2016 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 Frontier | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Frontier | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 Frontier | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 Frontier | 6 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.