2014 Nissan Frontier: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Frontier report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 32,000 miles.
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2014 Frontier in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11091912 (filed 05/04/2018): “At ambient temperatures less than 10 degrees, the abs light and traction control light will illuminate upon first movement. this disables the abs system and the traction control system, it will also disable the 4 wheel drive system if not engaged before moveme…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10993097 (filed 06/04/2017): “I have already filed a complaint: friday june 2, 2017. this is from research on www (thousands of ads to sell nissan "bell housings on www); from youtube concerning a $7,000 reair: autonation nissan of brandon in brandon, fl did the work and a few mont…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,690 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
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