Expert Nissan Frontier transmission service in Chicago. Free computer diagnostic, 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty on rebuilds, all years.
We will contact you as soon as a service member is available by call, text, or email.
1998 - 2004: 4-speed automatic (RE4R01A) on V6 models. 2005 - 2021: 5-speed automatic (RE5R05A) on 4.0L V6. 2022 - 2024: 9-speed automatic (9AT) on 3.8L V6 - all-new platform. 4WD models include BorgWarner transfer case.
The RE5R05A is Nissan's most robust automatic - when it fails, it's usually from high mileage and tow use rather than design weakness. Solenoid failures are repairable without a full rebuild in many cases. Coolant contamination from a failed cooler line requires immediate attention - coolant in ATF destroys clutch packs within miles of driving.
RE5R05A uses Nissan Matic-S ATF. RE4R01A uses Nissan Matic-D. Change every 30,000 miles for towing use.
Solenoid repair: 1 - 2 days. Full rebuild: 3 - 4 days. Transfer case: 1 - 2 days.
Fluid service and inspection complete the same day. Solenoid or sensor replacement: 1 day. Torque converter or seal repair: 2 - 3 days. Full rebuild with road test: 4 - 6 days. Time estimates assume parts in stock - call (312) 626-8759 to verify availability for your specific vehicle.
Every vehicle needs diagnosis before anyone can promise a repair path. These are the situations we help organize before you decide what to do next.
Tell us when it happens, whether reverse still works, and if warning lights are on. A scan and fluid check come before guessing at a rebuild.
Fluid condition, leak location, and driving distance matter. If the vehicle is slipping badly or overheating, towing may be the safer next step.
A failed solenoid, valve body, converter, or internal clutch problem can lead to very different repair paths. The goal is a clear diagnosis and written estimate.
RE5R05A solenoid A failure - very common on 2005 - 2015 Frontier. Often repairable for $450 - 700 without a full rebuild.
Coolant is mixing with ATF through a failed cooler line - a known issue on 2005 - 2015 models. Get it to a shop immediately. Driving with contaminated ATF destroys clutch packs quickly.
Every 30,000 miles for towing applications - not Nissan's standard 45,000-mile recommendation.
Likely the transfer case chain - common on off-road Frontiers. Transfer case rebuild: $1,200 - 1,800.
Too early for definitive data - the 2022 Frontier is a new generation. Fluid maintenance from day one is critical.
Same-day appointments available. Honest estimates, no surprises. We've been doing this since 1987.
