2004 Nissan Frontier power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Nissan Frontier — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This truck has been worked on multiple times for rust, corrosion, gas tank leaks, bearings and rear differential. It continues to rust and corrode. The motor runs well but the vehicle has rusted even with excellent care. I am so disappointed. The gas tank has been fixed multiple times and continues…”
filed Apr 3, 2020
“My truck suddenly had issues shifting. I went online and saw there was a lawsuit and common issues with the radiator and transmission. I was not notified about the lawsuit or the issue from nissan. I also called a mechanic and they said it is a common issues and it would be about $6,000 to replace…”
filed Dec 8, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 6 | 32% |
| 2023 Frontier | 12 | 19% |
| 2022 Frontier | 24 | 22% |
| 2020 Frontier | 12 | 52% |
| 2019 Frontier | 7 | 25% |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 Frontier | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 Frontier | 3 | 7% |
| 2015 Frontier | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Frontier | 6 | 14% |
| 2013 Frontier | 6 | 13% |
| 2012 Frontier | 20 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.