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1999 Nissan Frontier Reliability Rating
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Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Passages (2.4L engine only), and the Fuel Pump Gauge Assembly. Failure of the EGR Valve Passages may cause the engine to misfire, and may also cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Problems with the Fuel Pump Gauge Assembly can cause a crank and no start, or cause the engine to stall while driving. The cost to repair the EGR Valve Passages is estimated at $10 for parts and $130 for labor. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump Gauge Assembly is estimated at $206.41 for parts and $195 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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