2015 Nissan Frontier: Poor design yields poor heat constantly air bound
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Frontier report: poor design yields poor heat constantly air bound. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 1,100 miles.
NHTSA has 1 owner complaints for the 2015 Frontier in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10734435 (filed 07/16/2015): “A burning or hot component odor occurred on a long trip with the a/c set to automatic control at 74 f with outside temps in the 80's. the heat "odor" was tracked to a section approx 2 inches square of the a/c ducts under the glove compartment on the passenger…”
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: install automatic air bleader or periodic purge of system (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Poor design yields poor heat constantly air bound (2015 Frontier)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2015 Frontier
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