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2003 Nissan Frontier Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Nissan Frontier has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Nissan Frontier

Fuel System
14
Steering
9
Other
9
Suspension
9
Structure
7
Brakes
6
Airbags
5
Powertrain
5
Engine
3
Electrical
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 17, 2008POWER TRAINWATER GOT INTO MY REAR END ON A 2003 FRONTIER CREW CAB DUE TO A FAULTY ABS SEAL AND RUINED THE GEARS...
Dec 20, 2007POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTNISSAN MURANO 2003 HAS PROBLEM WITH PRESSURE SENSOR INSIDE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO...
Jan 2, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEAL...
Jun 18, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING 65 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER MANAGE...
Nov 2, 2003POWER TRAINBRAND NEW TRUCK WITH 1507 MILES DUMPED ALL IT'S TRANSMISSION FLUID, EMITTING SMOKE FROM ALL SIDES AN...

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