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2001 Nissan Frontier Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan Frontier, most often about the fuel system (25% of complaints, typically around 88,000 miles). It is 6th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Nissan Frontier problems
Fuel system
33 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, carburetor system.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Frontier. While the vehicle was being refueled, fuel leaked from the filler neck. The dealer diagnosed that the part needed to repair the vehicle was no longer in production. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Engine stopped while on highway. Unable to restart. On checking vehicle, discovered water in fuel tank. After removing fuel tank from vehicle, noticed, access to fuel tank from top severely corroded. The fuel tank is located directly below space between cab of truck and bed. This allows water to enter through the…
Engine
25 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Car with 55,000 overheats & shut down on freeway. Was towed to repair shop, 3 weeks out of warranty, and repaired at my expense. Two days after receiving it back from the repair shop, car overheats again. Cracked manifold was also discovered.
2/25/05 I purchased a used Nissan froniter sc '01. One week later the "service engine" light appeared. A Nissan technician diagnosed the problem as the oxygen sensors not providing feedback due to condensation in the wire harnesses. The tech. Told me that there was a bulletin he found stating that the wire harnesses…
Brakes
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages.
I bought a new 2001 pathfinder in july and I lease it just the beginning of this year out of nowhere the ABS light came on and it came on and then turn off I took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnose and they told me it had an internal failure that the ABS actuator was not good they told me that in the years of…
While driving at 4:30 am on july 9th, 2005, my wife experienced a momentary brake faluire while exiting a frewway ramp at anthem way in anthem, az wjile traveling about 65 MPH. The brakes restored themselves prior to a stoplight at the off-ramp of anthem way and I-17. I have experienced this on a few occaions, but…
Electrical
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 70,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel.
Check engine light came on ,took the car to Nissan dealer, indicated that the computer must be reprogramed per service bulletin board ntb02-092 . Whay customer has to pay what Nissan knows that have problem dealer charged me $135.
At times, I lose all of my gauges and sometimes when that happens, I also lose all power. This creates a dangerous situation when traveling down a major highway. The other day I was on u. S. 25 south of greenville, sc, when it happened and I drove between 45 and 50 miles with no gauges. I had a doctors appointment in…
Air bags
10 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, on-off switch assembly.
My truck was hit on front right side and spun my truck around. My whole front end fell off, including my head lights and radiator support. Both radiators were crushed. The front tire wall along with the radiators were pushed into my engine. With all this damage, my air bags never deployed. Both officers on site…
Problems w/ passenger side airbag lock mech. Trouble turning the key to off position. Now it is locked in off position and can not be turned back on. Posted this issue on a Nissan forum and found it to be a common problem! I called a factory and they said the only fix was to take out lock core and have it re-keyed.…
Seat belts
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that the seat belt on the driver side locked up and would no longer retract. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 138,000.
Transmission
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 125,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, clutch assembly, manual transmission.
Was driving in tennessee on highway 81.I found I was having trouble getting the speed up going to the top of the hills, the next day we found the transmission was a little low and got transmission fluid. Now we are having other problems. We brought it to Nissan to have it tested, and they give US well we'll change the…
While driving, felt a "shudder" .. Check engine light came on, gear shift indicator went off. Once the key was turned off, vehicle would not start. Towed home. Started checking fuses. Check fluids, realized transmission fluid was in radiator and radiator fluid was in transmission. Vehicle will no longer drive in…
Suspension
8 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
Front sway bar risers were replaced in 2004, at a cost to me of $95, mileage was just over warranty at 38,000. The technician informed me that these risers were a weak link in the car. Now, it is 2007, and the link is loose again. The car is at the dealer, and I am without the car for two days. The Frontier has 88,000…
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Frontier. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel would not turn properly and was stiff. When turning the steering wheel, it would not return back. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod and ball joints, but the failure continued. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Nissan Frontier recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operation. This will result in not being able to start the engine or cause the engine to stop running without warning, which can result in a crash.
Fix: In the following states, dealers will replace the fuel-sending unit. These states are connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, tennessee, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. In the other states, the dealer will inspect the fuel pump terminal on the sending unit for corrosion. If corrosion is present, the dealer will replace the unit. If there is not corrosion, the dealer will apply sealant to the terminal housing to
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on the fuel-sending unit can develop a crack in the plastic molding. This can cause the terminal strip to corrode under some environmental conditions.
Fuel system: filler pipe and cap
Risk: Under certain conditions such as high ambient temperature and when winter grade gasoline is being sold, fuel could spill from the filler inlet as the tank is being filled. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank inlet shutter valve. Owner notification is expected to begin december 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the fuel tank inlet shutter valve does not meet the sealing performance specification.
Suspension: rear
Risk: This can result in corrosion and eventual failure of the wheel bearing. If this occurs, the wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle for water intrusion and any affected components will be replaced. The ABS sensor will be resealed to prevent water intrusion. Owner notification began december 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, water may enter the rear axle housing due to inadequate sealing of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensor.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Fuel spill during refueling
Questions about the 2001 Nissan Frontier
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Frontier?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (33 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles); engine (25 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles); brakes (15 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Frontier have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 24, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Nissan Frontier?
- It is 6th of 27 Frontier model years by number of complaints, with 134 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.