1999 NISSAN FRONTIER

5 recalls, 106 complaints - 91 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more

Consequence

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

61,944 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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 CONDIT... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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, W... Read more

586,196 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.

Consequence

IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.

67,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

106 total complaints 10 crashes 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	10
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	7
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	5
AIR BAGS	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	5
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS	4
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	3

Incident date: Aug 1, 2023

6 - 29 - 23 when engine was started several warning lamps lit up including service electric stability control . as i drove the vehicle the power steering was out and vehicle was hard to control . had vehicle towed to dealership service dept. vehicle in warranty . no repairs done to vehicle and ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN OUT OF A PARKING LOT, ANOTHER VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. T... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 22, 2019

TRUCK STARTED DYING RANDOMLY. FINALLY IT DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH HAVING NO FUEL PRESSURE. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK (NTB04-062C) THAT COULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP WORKING. I VERIFIED WITH NISSAN OVER THE PHONE THAT THE TRUCK WAS DEFINITELY... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2009

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP FOLLOWING DEFECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS,FRONT AIRBAGS CONTINUOUSLY FLASHES,FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT INDICATE AMOUNT OF FUEL AFTER FILLING.,SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *TR

Incident date: Dec 20, 2009

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP FOLLOWING DEFECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS,FRONT AIRBAGS CONTINUOUSLY FLASHES,FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT INDICATE AMOUNT OF FUEL AFTER FILLING.,SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *TR

Incident date: Dec 20, 2009

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP FOLLOWING DEFECTS ARE AS FOLLOWS,FRONT AIRBAGS CONTINUOUSLY FLASHES,FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT INDICATE AMOUNT OF FUEL AFTER FILLING.,SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *TR

Incident date: Mar 19, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER , AND DISCOVERED THAT RECALL 04V230000 WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL SENDER, BUT THE VEHICLE REMAINED INOPERABLE. WHEN THE DEAL... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2006

TRAVELING SOUTH ON TX 130 NEAR MANOR AT 65 MPH. BRIGHT COOL, SUNNY WEATHER, DRY ROAD. RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPLODED. TREAD CAME OFF IN ONE LONG STRIP, WHICH THRASHED THE CAR. WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL CAR OFF ROAD, BUT DAMAGE TO RIGHT REAR PANEL, WHEEL WELL, AND FUEL FILLER ESTIMATED AT BETWEEN $1500 AND... Read more

Incident date: Oct 10, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TAIL LIGHTS BULB CONSTANTLY FELL OUT THE ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CHECKED THE VIN # TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS UNDER ANY RECALLS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL #99V347002 REGARDING EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, WH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

1999 FRONTIER STALLED WHILE DRIVING. FUEL SENDING UNIT CORRODED. *TS ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER LEARNED THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE PROBLEM HE EXPERIENCED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED ON HIS VEHICLE IN SEPTEMEBR 2004. HOWEVER, AT THE TIME THERE WAS NO CORROSION. THE CON... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 1999

DT: CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRUCK GOT DOWN TO 30 MPH. VEHICLE KEPT GOING, ENGINE WAS RUNNING ROUGHER THAN USUAL. ONE DAY IT WILL RUN FINE AND THEN THE NEXT DAY IT WILL MESS UP AGAIN. IT WAS TAKEN 2 YEARS BEFORE BY CONSUMER'S HUSBAND PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 15, 1999

Incident date: Sep 1, 2005

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER DEVELOPED A PROBLEM WITH CHANGING GEARS.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED SOON AFTER PURCHASE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING SOUND AND BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER TIME. *JB

Incident date: Jun 1, 2005

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER EXPERIENCING A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS ON THE FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION.*MR THE TRANSMISSION ALSO PROGRESSIVLEY BECAME MORE DIFFICULT TO SHIFT. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED TO THE MANUFACTURER THROUGH SURVIES BUT THEY NEVER REPLIED. *NM

Incident date: May 31, 2002

EXHAUST MANAFOLD LEAK/CRACK. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, HE STATED CRACKS EXHAUST MANAFOLDS WERE COMMON, AND HE HAS FIXED SEVERAL. I AM CONCERNED THAT THAT THAT EXHAUST GAS MAY LEAK INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Incident date: Nov 28, 2004

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. WAS REPAIRED ONCE BUT PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. *AK

Incident date: Jan 3, 2005

EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACK ON RIGHT OF THE ENGINE. LOUD CLICKING NOISES DUE TO HOLE IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD/HEADERS. I SPOKE WITH A MIDAS EMPLOYEE AND HE SAID THAT ITS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER SE'S. NOT ONLY IS IT AN EMISSION PROBLEM BUT COULD VERY WELL HARM THE ENGINE. *NM

Incident date: Sep 14, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB *NM

Incident date: Jul 22, 2004

EXHAUST LEAK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAST IRON MANIFOLD IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES. VEHICLE IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. NOT COVERED AS EMISIONS PROBLEM, CAST IRON MANIFOLDS ARE DEFECTIVE ON MY 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER SE-V6 TRUCK.*AK

Incident date: Sep 1, 2004

WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS REMOVED THE NIPPLE WHICH WAS WELDED TO THE TANK RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *NM THE PROBLEM MAY BE DUE TO LEAKING GASOLINE. RECALL#04V230000. *SC *JB

Incident date: Aug 23, 2004

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. I HAD TO TURN IT OFF USING THE ROCKER SWITCH. WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO RE-ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL THE GREEN CRUISE LIGHT PULSED MADE LIKE A BUZZING NOISE BUT DID NOT ENGAGE. THIS ONLY HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE A MONTH. *AK

Incident date: Aug 5, 2004

I HAVE A 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER XE KING CAB 4WD WITH A 3.3L ENGINE. THE MIDDLE SPRING ON THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE AND THE FORWARD PORTION (STILL ATTACHED VIA A "RIVET" TO THE OTHER TWO) PIVOTED AND UNBEKNOWST TO ME WORE A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK. I ONLY NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WHEN I ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD BANGING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED ALL AROUND THE OUTER SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CALL FOR ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE. FIRESTONE WILDERNESS ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2004

WIRE GOING FROM SENDING UNIT TO FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE GAS TANK, SHORTED OUT CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CHATCH FILE.*AK

Incident date: Jan 24, 2004

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO START VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. CONSUMER STATED HE TESTED THE FUEL PUMP AND THE WIRING HAD A SHORT. *AK *JB

Incident date: Dec 11, 2003

VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE INTER STATE HIGHWAY, ACROSS THE MEDIUM, AND CRASHED INTO THE MOUNTAIN AT 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. AS A RESULT, DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. *AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Nov 15, 2003

MY FUEL PUMP IN MY NISSAN FRONTIER (1999 V6 4X4) FAILED AS A RESULT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE PLASTIC COMPONENT (FUEL SENDING) THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE PUMP SHORTING OUT. ACCORDING TO A THREAD AT HTTP://WWW.VOY.COM/14174/7/21669.HTML THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH NISSAN FRONTIERS AND XTERRA'S WHICH ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2003

BOTH LIGHTS AND ATTACHMENTS BY LICENSE PLATE FELL OUT. BOTH BULBS AND ATTACHMENTS WERE LOST WHILE DRIVING 1 OR TWO WEEKS APART. AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHING IN PAST MONTH. HAVE HAD MECHANIC CHECK OUT AND STATES FUSE AND EVERYTHING IS OKAY BUT THE AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY WHILE VEHICLE IS ON. F... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2003

Incident date: Nov 15, 2003

WHILE DRIVING ON A HALF FULL FUEL TANK FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

Incident date: Nov 13, 2003

WHILE DRIVING WITH FUEL TANK HALF FULL FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. *AK

Incident date: Jul 16, 2003

AIRBAG WARNING FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY. *PH

Incident date: May 27, 2003

THE TIRE HAD BUBBLES AND THE BELT WAS SEPARATING FROM THE TIRE. (FIRESTONE WILDERNESS SIZE P21565R15 DOT#W2VSNNAS17). *NLM. *AK WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. PH *JB

Incident date: Apr 20, 2003

ON 04/20/03 I EXPERIENCED A SEVERE VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING MY '99 NISSAN FRONTIER AT 65 MPH. AS I PULLED OVER, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE (OEM FIRESTONE WILDERNESS HT P215/65R-15) SHED MOST OF ITS TREAD. TIRE WAS REPLACED AND REMAINING TIRES WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE IN GOOD CONDITION. ONE WEEK LATER,... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2003

THE REAR TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *JB

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON WET PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AFTER HITTING WATER IN THE STREET. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, JUMPED A CURB AND HIT SOME TREES. THE FRONT END AND THE REAR END WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED YET THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES FROM THE IMPAC... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Sep 30, 2002

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. (THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO HAVE A "CHASSIS" NOISE CHECKED OUT WITH "NO PROBEM FOUND" BY THE DEALER.)

Incident date: Sep 30, 2002

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. (THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO HAVE A "CHASSIS" NOISE CHECKED OUT WITH "NO PROBEM FOUND" BY THE DEALER.)

Incident date: Sep 30, 2002

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. (THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO HAVE A "CHASSIS" NOISE CHECKED OUT WITH "NO PROBEM FOUND" BY THE DEALER.)

Incident date: Sep 30, 2002

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, DEALER SAYS I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. (THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO HAVE A "CHASSIS" NOISE CHECKED OUT WITH "NO PROBEM FOUND" BY THE DEALER.)

Incident date: Nov 22, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TAILGATE FELL ONTO THE GROUND CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Incident date: Oct 20, 2002

TREAD SEPARATION RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED, THEN WRAPPED AROUND REAR AXLE AND REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE ENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DT

Incident date: May 19, 1999

MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK REMAIN UNRESOLVED. PLEASE HELP! DT

Incident date: May 19, 1999

MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK REMAIN UNRESOLVED. PLEASE HELP! DT

Incident date: Aug 15, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING OIL IS LEAKING FROM THE 2.4L ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

Incident date: Sep 9, 2002

WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES AT LOW RATES OF SPEED, TRUCK FRONT END WAS VERY NOISY AND FRONT BRAKES SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE CLICKING. DEALER STATES FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHINGS WORE AT 55000 MILES, NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER MECHANICS WHO STATE BUSHING BREAK DOWN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2002

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OVER BUT NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AND THE DEALERSHIP WHO FOUND A BURNED WIRE IN THE FUEL TANK FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE SENDING UNIT. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE. *AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LOCATION OF THE FUEL PUMP AN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2002

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 ON INTERSTATE VEHICLE MADE A JUMPING LOUD NOISE, DASH WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AND VEHICLE DIED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED A WEEK AGO FOR SAME PROBLEM. DEALER STATED IT WAS DISTRIBUTOR. PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING.*AK

Incident date: Aug 7, 2001

BRAKE LAMPS CONTINUOUSLY FALL OUT OF SOCKETS. THIS PREVENTS BOTH THE TAIL LAMPS AND THE BRAKE LAMPS FROM FUNCTIONING. I FOUND A RECALL FOR THIS CONDITION, BUT IT ONLY APPLIED TO 2000 FRONTIERS.

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER

91 manufacturer communications from 69 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
020000 SUSPENSION	6
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
010000 STEERING	5
200000 WHEELS	4
160000 STRUCTURE	3

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

350000 EQUIPMENT

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

140000 AIR BAGS

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

350000 EQUIPMENT

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

200000 WHEELS

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

200000 WHEELS

020000 SUSPENSION

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE

111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1998-2000 FRONTIER & XTERRA WITH KA24 ENGINE; MIL WITH DTC P0400, P0402, ROUGH IDLE, DRIVABILITY INCIDENTS, DIFFICULTY PASSING I/M TEST FOR NO X UPDATE *SC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MIL WITH DTC P0400, P0402, ROUGH IDLE, DRIVABILITY INCIDENTS, DIFFICULTY SETTING EGR SRT. *SC

135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT

021220 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

TORSION BAR SPRING CAUTION. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR CERTAIN NISSAN VEHICLES AS WELL AS ALL 2000 AND LATER MODELS. *TT

151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT

FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE DIAGNOSIS. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JG

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

CONCERNS WITH MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JB

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

SUBJECT REGARDING BEARING NOISE FROM TRANSFER CASE AREA. *YD

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING KNOCKING NOISE ABOVE IDLE (800-1100 RPM). *YD

010000 STEERING

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306 STORED. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE . *JG

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

SOME VEHICLES WITH V6 ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE IN THE PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING AREA UNDER HEARD ACCELERATION. *TT

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

THIS BULLETIN REPAIRS VEHICLES WITH V6 ENGINES EXHIBITING A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL NOISE IN THE PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING AREA UNDER HARD ACCELERATION. *YD

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EVAP SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED DUE TO LAUNCHING A WATERCRAFT. *TT

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE.*JB

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

INFORMATION ON FUEL INJECTOR CLEANING FOR VEHICLES WITH ROUGH IDLE, HESITATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306 STORED. *SB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - REAR AXLE BEARING REMOVAL KIT. *TTTHE KIT IS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL AND AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SENT TO ALL NISSAN DEALERS.

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE ROUGH IDLE/IDLE VIBRATION. *YD

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING ROUGH IDLE/IDLE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES WITH VG33E ENGINES. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MOUNTS AND SPECIAL ECM PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

SUBJECT REGARDING RIGHT HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKING. *JG

151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

CUSTOMERS WITH VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VG33E ENGINE MAY EXPRESS CONCERNS ABOUT A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGRDING ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES WITH REPROGRAMMABLE ECMS. *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND THE CONSULT SCREEN INDICATES ASSIST A/B MODULE (OPEN). *TT

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE WATER MAY HAVE ENTERED THE DISTRIBUTOR ASSEMBLY. *TT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ESSENTIAL TOOL - FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING BODY VIBRATION WHILE DRIVEN (WITHOUT BRAKING) AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 AND 70 MPH. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT REGARDING ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR VEHICLES WITH REPROGRAMMABLE ECMS. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAK OR RATTLE NOISES WHILE DRIVING. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK OR RATTLE FELT OR HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN COASTING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING VG33E PISTON REPLACEMENT. *TT

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IDLE FLUCTUATION WHEN COASTING TO A STOP WITH THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR NISSAN VEHICLES. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING A RATTLE NOISE AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT (COLD SOAK). *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN AIR CONDITIONER IDLER PULLEY WHINE NOISE AT 3,000 ENGINE RPM. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INACCURATE FUEL GUAGE. *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

SOME VEHICLES INCLUDING CREW CABS MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING SQUEAKS OR RATTLE NOISES. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP 'ON' WITH O2 SENSOR DTC STORED IN ECM. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN FRONTIER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Open , Model Year: 2006

Fuel smell and loss of motive power

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” th... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Transmission Failures

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed t... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING

NISSAN FRONTIER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN FRONTIER across all model years (1998, 2026).

104 Total Recalls

4,490 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

199 Reported Crashes

65 Reported Fires

7 Reported Deaths

NISSAN FRONTIER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	8	View
2025	3	9	View
2024	3	33	View
2023	1	116	View
2022	6	194	View
2021	2	25	View
2020	2	34	View
2019	1	40	View
2018	2	29	View
2017	1	45	View
2016	1	56	View
2015	0	48	View
2014	2	50	View
2013	1	65	View
2012	3	98	View
2011	1	84	View
2010	6	76	View
2009	5	44	View
2008	6	187	View
2007	2	699	View
2006	7	836	View
2005	6	750	View
2004	4	89	View
2003	7	92	View
2002	8	152	View
2001	7	155	View
2000	6	224	View
1999 (current)	5	106
1998	5	146	View

Other NISSAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEAF	526	1,374	View
ROGUE	457	9,808	View
SENTRA	291	8,185	View
PATHFINDER	267	10,167	View
VERSA	224	4,473	View
TITAN	208	4,415	View
ALTIMA	183	20,085	View
MAXIMA	173	8,847	View

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1999 NISSAN FRONTIER

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN FRONTIER

NISSAN FRONTIER - All Years Overview

NISSAN FRONTIER - Year by Year

Other NISSAN Models