2010 Nissan Frontier power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2010 Nissan Frontier — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Radiator failure leaking into tranny, causing a sound coming from transmission as if driving over a rumble strips when accelerating between 40-60mph, as well as sudden jerking when changing gears. SMOD residue (creamy pink fluid) present on radiator cap. This is a known issue that I was never made…”
filed Oct 12, 2022
“At 130,000 miles we started to notice transmission issues such as slipping and at 40 mph, a vibration like you was running on the rubble strips on the highway. Took to the garage and they said it was due to bad tires. Paid over $500 for new tires, problem still occurred. Was told since no engine…”
filed Jun 27, 2019
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 2010 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.