The Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck that is available in two or four wheel drive versions. The Frontier replaced Nissan’s Hardbody pickup in 1997 and 1998. The Frontier is a stout pickup, made for light hauling and general trucking purposes. The Frontier is popular with outdoor enthusiasts and factory options include sporting good racks and tow packages and comes in crew or extended cab versions. Nissan it’s Security Plus Warranty on new or pre-owned Frontiers that covers 3 years or 36,000 miles drivetrain protection.
Because the Nissan Frontier is made for rugged use, it is not uncommon for mechanical issues to arise. To prepare for such events, it is often a smart move to purchase extended warranty coverage. These policies provide further coverage on the Frontier should any problems arise during ownership. Extended policies may seem like a large expenditure at first, but when looked at over a long period of time, they end up saving the Frontier owner money in the long run.
Some Frontier owners report experiencing shifting issues just after 100,000 miles. This is due to the transmission fluid leaking into the engine and transmission itself. This is an expensive fix, being quoted at $6500. Having the extended warranty covers such an emergency, making the initial cost a bargain in comparison.
Another common mechanical issue reported from Frontier owners is fuel sensor failure and catalytic failure. Either of these costs approximately $1500 for repairs, again making the extended warranty a sound investment. In addition to the sensors, Nissan issued a recall for models between 2002 and 2005 that deals directly with a faulty radiator design. Nissan replaces the radiator, but any problems experienced as a result of the faulty radiator are incurred on the owner, making the extended warranty a solid and smart option.
As shown, an extended warranty is a money savings investment when viewed as a long term investment for your Nissan Frontier.