2008 Nissan Frontier engine problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Nissan Frontier — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission fluid cooler integrated in the radiator that allowed engine coolant to mix with and contaminate the automatic transmission fluid causing damage to the transmission. Radiator had to be replaced along with flushing out of the trans fluid at a service station costing a few thousand of…”
filed Jul 19, 2022
“Driving on street truck began to shake and vibrate I loss power and car couldn't shift into gear it seemed I pulled over and stopped and shut off. Car I started it began to drive and it wudnt go over 30mph I stopped and noticed leaking under the truck towards the engine and when I pressed on gas it…”
filed Aug 10, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Frontier | 13 | 20% |
| 2022 Frontier | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Frontier | 5 | 22% |
| 2019 Frontier | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Frontier | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 Frontier | 8 | 19% |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Frontier | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 Frontier | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Frontier | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.