TSB List for the 2008 Nissan Frontier

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Frontier are official communications between Nissan & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT
  • SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #NTB-09-106

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031124

      NISSAN: THE FOLLOWING DTC CODES ARE STORED C1143 (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) AND/OR C1163 (ST ANGLE SEN SAFE). REPROGRAM THE ABS/VDC CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #NTB12-027

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043771

      NISSAN: PATHFINDER, XTERRA, AND FRONTIER; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. *JS Read More »

    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

    • TSB #NTB-10-115

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034871

      NISSAN: POWER STEERING OIL COOLER SERVICE. IF A POWER STEERING OIL COOLER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE REFER TO THE SERVICE PROCEDURE. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #NTB-10-072A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 06, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10034904

      NISSAN: FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. A NOISE (CLUNKING, SQUEAKING, POPPING) CAN BE HEARD WHEN PERFORMING AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT, DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS, ... Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #NTB-10-008

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033306

      NISSAN: REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKS. THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY IS LEAKING GEAR OIL FROM THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT HAND AXLE SEAL, AND THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A M226 STYLE AXLE AND NO NOISE OR VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE REAR FINAL DRIVE GEARS ... Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #NTB-10-102-A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046601

      NISSAN: BULLETIN REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. MODEL 2007-2013 NISSAN. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

    • TSB #NTB-09-106

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031124

      NISSAN: THE FOLLOWING DTC CODES ARE STORED C1143 (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) AND/OR C1163 (ST ANGLE SEN SAFE). REPROGRAM THE ABS/VDC CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. *PE Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

    • TSB #NTB-10-102-A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10046601

      NISSAN: BULLETIN REGARDING DIAGNOSIS OF ABS/VDC WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. MODEL 2007-2013 NISSAN. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #NTB08-059

      Date Announced:
      JUN 12, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025010

      2008 MAXIMA, PATHFINDER, XTERRA, FRONTIER - DTC P0443. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #06079

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020595

      DTC FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL FUNCTION. ALL 1996-2007 NISSAN VEHICLES WITH VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, WITH ENGINES VQ35; QR25; QG18; GA16; VQ40; VK56; MR 18; AND MR29. *KB ALSO INCLUDES 2008-2009 MODELS. UPDATED 8/27/08. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB-10-067

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033691

      NISSAN: ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE IS STORED IN THE ECM AND THERE ARE NO OTHER VEHICLE DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS. *PE Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

    • TSB #NTB-10-055

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033710

      NISSAN: BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT OPERATE. THERE ARE SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION IN THE BLOWER MOTOR. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #NTB-09-020-F

      Date Announced:
      NOV 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053956

      NISSAN: A LOOSE FUEL FILL CAP IS THE CAUSE OF EVAP LEAK DTCS (P0442, P0455, P0456) STORED ON SOME VEHICLES. MODEL YEARS 2007-2011. MODEL NOT LISTED. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB-07-069C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032627

      NISSAN: FUEL GAUGE ISSUES AND/OR DTC P0461/2/3. THE FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC, INACCURATE, OR INOPERATIVE. THE MIL IS ON WITH DTC P0461, P0462, OR P0463 STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #NTB08-049

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024689

      NISSAN; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT NISSAN VEHICLES. *NJ Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #NTB12-035

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043950

      NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #NTB-09-106

      Date Announced:
      OCT 05, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031124

      NISSAN: THE FOLLOWING DTC CODES ARE STORED C1143 (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR) AND/OR C1163 (ST ANGLE SEN SAFE). REPROGRAM THE ABS/VDC CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE. *PE Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    • TSB #NTB-10-061

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032992

      NISSAN: XENON HEAD LAMP SERVICE. A XENON HEADLAMP IS NOT FUNCTIONING BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE INSIDE THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY (AN INTERNAL ISSUE). IN MOST CASES, REPLACEMENT OF A BULB OR HID CONTROL UNIT WILL SOLVE THE INCIDENT. Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

    • TSB #NTB-08-099A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026769

      NISSAN: THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT CANCEL UPON COMPLETING A TURN. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #NTB-08-099A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 23, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10026796

      NISSAN: LEFT TURN SIGNAL NOT CANCELING OUT UPON COMPLETING A TURN. *PE Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #NTB-08-055-A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025522

      NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS ... Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #NTB-13-038

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051767

      NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #NTB12-009

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043735

      NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #NTB-09-101

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031305

      NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #NTB 92-123C

      Date Announced:
      AUG 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025645

      AFTERMARKET CHROMING OF NISSAN ALLOY WHEELS NOT APPROVED OR AUTHORIZED AND STRONGLY DISCOURAGED. ALL MODELS INCLUDING 2008-2009 MY. *PE UPDATED 1/31/14. *PE Read More »

    SEATS

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

    • TSB #NTB08-050

      Date Announced:
      OCT 22, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025504

      NISSAN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FOR 2008 FRONTIER KING CAB LE AND NISMO MODELS WITH TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #NTB-09-129

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032506

      NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC ... Read More »

    • TSB #06079

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020595

      DTC FOR VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL FUNCTION. ALL 1996-2007 NISSAN VEHICLES WITH VARIABLE VALVE TIMING, WITH ENGINES VQ35; QR25; QG18; GA16; VQ40; VK56; MR 18; AND MR29. *KB ALSO INCLUDES 2008-2009 MODELS. UPDATED 8/27/08. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #NTB-10-055

      Date Announced:
      APR 20, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033710

      NISSAN: BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT WORK. THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT OPERATE. THERE ARE SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION IN THE BLOWER MOTOR. *PE Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #NTB12-009

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043735

      NISSAN: DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK INOPERATIVE WITH INTELLIGENT KEY. *KB Read More »

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