12. 2005 to 2008 Nissan Frontier
The Frontier was a popular mid-size truck Nissan available in various versions, like the Toyota Tacoma and Dodge Dakota. In most cases, this was a dependable work truck without any major issues. However, the 2005 to 2008 models they built had big problems. Almost every Frontier Nissan built in that period experienced transmission failure. To make things worse, the transmission itself wasn’t the biggest problem.
The radiator was prone to cracking and when that happened, usually after 100,000 miles, the coolant found its way into the gearbox, mixing with the ATF oil, creating irreversible damage. Some coolants even chemically dissolved the oil, making the transmission run without any lubrication. This caused overheating of the gearbox and engine break down. So, the Nissan Frontier is an affordable truck, but the first thing you want to check out is the transmission. You will want to be sure they have replaced it and solved any problems with the radiator. If not, run away from this model.