The distributor shaft bearing can become rusty, and seize causing the engine to stall or not start. The failed distributor will commonly require replacement.
Car Problem Reports
Nissan Frontier No Start, Engine Stalls
Nissan Frontier Problem
14 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
Engines Affected: 3.3L V6, V6
Average Mileage: 109,062 mi (50,000 mi - 126,000 mi)
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Visitor, 2001 Nissan Frontier, 3.3L V6, 125,000 mi
started after the car sat for two days in the heat, stalled after a few miles. happened a few more times that week, but would always start back up. then wouldnt, blew white smoke out after a few minutes of trying. I took it to shop, replaced electrical system, fuel and air filters and did a tune up. ran great for a few days, then it sat in a parking lot at airport for a week, stalled after about 120 miles. all above was in heat, but a few days later would not start at 9 at night. now looking for an answer. no indicator lights, sounds like it wants to start but cant....
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ronshirl, 2007 Nissan Frontier, V6, 50,000 miRookie
Engine turns over but there is vibration and it stalls
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Visitor, 2001 Nissan Frontier, 3.3L V6, 108,000 mi
Stalled while pulling out of a parking lot mid summer. Wouldn't restart. Plenty of crank, just wouldn't start.
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Visitor, 2000 Nissan Frontier, V6, 120,000 mi
dist. bearing siezed. broke camshaft
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Visitor, 2004 Nissan Frontier, 3.3L V6, 95,500 mi
Distributor bearing seized. Truck stalled pulling into a parking lot.
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Visitor, 2003 Nissan Frontier, 3.3L V6, 126,000 mi
stalled in driveway wouldn't start.
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Visitor, 2000 Nissan Frontier, 3.3L V6, 126,000 mi
Engine stalled in traffice. Towed vehicle Nissan dealer. $2100 repair bill. Distributor bearing seized, OH Cam gear stripped.
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