Lights
30 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Nissan Frontier's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Nissan Frontier vehicles. Due to a software logic error, the daytime running lights may dim unexpectedly when the idle start-stop feature cycles the engine from off to on. As such, these vehicles...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The right-side headlight assemblies may have missing or illegible headlight aim markings, which can result in improperly aimed headlights. As such, these vehicles fail...
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...
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...
Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108...
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...
Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps...
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.
I am reporting an issue with the audio head unit/touchscreen system in my truck. The unit consistently malfunctions by producing loud static noise when I increase the volume. In many instances, the radio completely shuts off or freezes, and I have to repeatedly press the on/off knob to get it working again. Sometimes it takes several tries before it functions normally. This problem creates a major distraction while driving, as I have to take my eyes off the road and manually reset the unit multiple times. This can...
be a safety hazard not only for me but also for others on the road. The issue has persisted despite normal use, and it seems to be a defect in the head unit itself. I am requesting that this issue be investigated for possible recall or repair coverage, as it affects both functionality and driver safety. This is not an isolated issue. After doing some research online, I found dozens of other drivers across different truck forums and complaint sites describing the exact same problem - sudden loud static, loss of audio, and needing to reset the system by cycling the power or restarting the vehicle. Many of these reports come from owners of 2021-2024 model year trucks nissan Frontiers. Car Make Model: Nissan Frontier 2022 SV Thank you.
The interior lights do not come on. We can manually turn on the light switch but it won't come on when the doors open. We have to wiggle the front switch (middle, ceiling, between the driver and passenger) nor the rear interior light.
Right daytime running lamp failed at approximately 40,000 miles. Dealer has not been contacted other than to get a price for the replacement part. Safety is compromised by vehicle being less noticeable to other drivers. No warning lamps are activated.
The contact owns a 2000 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear taillight bulb would eject from the retaining clip inside the socket of the taillight assembly. She became aware of the failure after purchasing replacement bulbs for what she thought were blown bulbs. After several failures, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who physically held the bulb in place inside the assembly. After letting go of the bulb, the failure recurred. The local dealer and...
manufacturer were contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer notified the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V347002 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The contact was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
BREAK LIGHT SHOCKER BRITTLE
During vehicle operation the brake and battery light will flash repeatedly on and off until engine is shut off. Will not start again until after vehicle is driven short distance. Battery, alternator, and regulator have been tested. During use at night vehicle headlights will flicker and dim as well as dashboard lights.
My side impact air bags deployed with no impact - no reason in march of 2014. Same exact thing occurred again in november of 2014. Nissan took responsibility + had items repaired, but I am concerned about why this is repeatedly happening + I'm afraid of it happening again!
With less than 500 miles on new vehicle, noticed not only headlights were very dim, but extremely weak on driver side. When safely at home, open hood to see if there was a problem. The white plastic retaining ring that holds the headlight bulb (9007) in the headlight housing was off and hanging on the wires, and the headlight bulb was starting the come out of the headlight housing. After talking to the dealership, they compared the retaining ring to three other new, never sold before frontiers and found this...
was a standard part. The ring does not make a full 1/4 turn to tighten and the amount of pressure / force to tighten retaining ring equaled to almost nothing. Unknown if this will be a constant issue in my future ownership of this vehicle, but since this was an issue on every frontier on this lot, even though they offered to replace the ring, nothing would be resolved, it's an identical ring. A) unknown if this will constantly come undone allowing the bulb to loosen and fall out. B) if this continues to come undone, water / moisture ? Dirt can constantly enter the headlight housing. C) if bulb falls out and in use the hot bulb can / could melt the headlight unit, or fall on wires melting the material causing electrical issue. D) contacted nissan corporate with another issue and the response was they prefer to have the dealership handle vehicle concerns. So don't know how to communicate with nissan they have a poor product design / possible safety issue and should consider redesign of nothing else, the white retaining ring. I did suggest the service department should contact corporate of this, but unknown if this was turned in to nissan corporate. *Tr
1998 Nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle plastic headlights issues. *Smd the consumer stated the plastic headlights were not bright. *Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan frontier. In may of 2003, the contact noticed that the undercarriage of the vehicle was corroded. She attempted to apply the emergency brake and it locked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the emergency brake line and the muffler. In 2006, the dealer replaced the caliper, rotors, and the brake line for a second time. In november of 2007, the dealer replaced the gas tank due to corrosion. In november of 2008, the vehicle was diagnosed with major corrosion...
to all undercarriage compartments that were previously replaced. The vehicle will not be repaired. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not under a recall. They further stated that salt may be the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 12/16/08 *cn the fuel tank sensor was replaced twice. The inside tail/brake light fall out of their sockets due to rust in the mechanisms. Updated 12/19/08. *Jb
I find it hard to believe that the dot allows headlights to be produced that become cloudy, yellow, and hazed after a couple of years. When the headlights are like this it makes it very difficult to see at night. *Tr
My new car was performing as it was supposed to and maintenance was being completed on a regular schedule. My vehicle started to cut off during operation in 2004/5. It would happen in the driveway, expressways, etc. It didn't matter. I took it to the nissan dealer and they claimed to fix the problem. Next my headlight began to blow a bulb every 2,0000-3,000 miles. I took it to the dealer and they replaced it. This occurred in 2005. Mid- july to late november 2006 my car began to stall in cold/warm weather. I took...
it to the nissan dealer and they stated that no problem was found. My car started to consume oil at an alarming rate in april 2007. It was taken to the dealer yet again and I was told it had internal engine damage and they could not find a problem with the external components. I was quoted $4,000-$4,200 for a replacement engine. I have always gotten my repair work and oil changes at nissan dealers and now when my extended warranty is gone I am told I need to buy an engine. This is unfair and costly. I cannot use the car for work commutes or to get to school. Nissan has been told many times about their product failure and the mechanics basically only care that you buy/not buy a motor. I should not be paying for this car when it is clearly a mechanical design defect that has caused me so much time, money and pain. I left it at my sister's apartment for 3 months because it would start and cut off, if at all. I drove the car the other day after trying to get it started for 2 days. It drove like a dream. Now I can't get it started to even get to and from anywhere. I have numerous reasons for thinking nissan should be liable. Whatever they are currently doing to fix the problem is okay but there are lots and lots of engines damaged due to these recall items that were not handled by the dealers and nissan properly. *Tr
Water gets in the seal of the upper rear tail light/cargo light. The water leaks through damaging the headliner and carpet. Also blew my fuse and none of the lights work in it, as well as blowing out the fuse every time I replace it. There is still no updated version or recall for it all you can do is get a new one and hope it lasts a little longer. *Tr
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, who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. No repairs were made.
The high mounted brake light on my 2003 nissan frontier has seals that are compromised. The light assembly takes on water causing the brake light to fail. Nissan replaced the light once during the initial 36 months of the original warranty and refuses to replace the unit again. Since the brake light is a safety component, I would appreciate your investigation of this complaint. It is my position that nissan is responsible for engineering and manufacturing a safety component that works properly. *Jb
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