2005 UD Ud3300: what breaks, and at what mileage
What breaks on the 2005 UD Ud3300
No owner has filed a defect report with NHTSA about the 2005 UD Ud3300. That is not a clean bill of health — it usually means few were sold, or the year is too new for problems to have surfaced.
Recalls on the 2005 model year
NHTSA has issued 5 recall campaigns covering the 2005 UD Ud3300, affecting an estimated 952 vehicles. A recall is a different kind of evidence from a complaint: it is the regulator and the manufacturer agreeing that something has to be fixed, and the fix is free for as long as the car exists.
The campaigns cover service brakes, air:supply:check valve, service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve and engine and engine cooling. Whether the work was actually done on the car in front of you is a question only the VIN can answer, and the manufacturer or NHTSA will answer it free.
Recalls also distort complaint counts. Publicity about a campaign reminds owners that complaining is possible, so reports for a recalled component often spike after the recall rather than before it.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
1,004 vehicles 2010-01-08- Defect
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these vehicles have insufficient air tank reserve capacity and may result in insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive brake applications.
- Consequence
- This may result in reduced braking performance which could result in a vehicle crash without prior warning to the vehicle operator.
- Remedy
- The air reservoir tank's volume will be increased to meet fmvss 121 requirements. Owners will be asked to bring their vehicles to a dealer to have the remedy performed free of charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011 . Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5500.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
1,004 vehicles 2010-01-01- Defect
- Nissan diesel is recalling certain model year 1999-2010 ud3300 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake actuation and release timing of the air brake system on these vehicles may not perform correctly.
- Consequence
- Operation of a vehicle with incorrect air brake apply/release timing may result in reduced braking performance without warning to the vehicle operator, which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- The air brake line will be modified. Dealers will inspect and repair vehicles at no charge. The safety recall for owners of 2008 through 2010 ud3300 vehicles began on august 20, 2010. Notification to owners of the 1999 through 2007 ud3300 vehicles is expected to begin at the end of january 2011. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6,074 vehicles 2007-05-10- Defect
- On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off, or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
- Consequence
- If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2007. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5523. Note: this recall will supersede nissan diesel's previous campaign (please see 06v159).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1,814 vehicles 2006-05-10- Defect
- On certain trucks equipped with bando belt tensioner, corrosion or rust may develop on the tensioner spindle or bushing causing the auto tensioner to become stiff or bind. This can cause the drive belt to suddenly come off, or the auto tensioner mounting bolts could suddenly break.
- Consequence
- If the drive belt comes off, the alternator warning lamp will illuminate. If the warning is ignored, this condition could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall) increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the auto tensioner, install upgraded mounting bolts, and replace the accessory drive belt free of charge. The recall began on june 23, 2006. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 972-756-5523. Note: this recall has been superseded by 07v207.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2,018 vehicles 2005-07-28- Defect
- On certain medium duty trucks, the exhaust pipe may break at the exhaust brake mounting flange.
- Consequence
- The exhaust brake and muffler assembly could separate from the exhaust pipe and be discharged from under the vehicle in the event that the exhaust pipe cracks completely through while driving. This could occur without warning and potentially cause a crash or impede other vehicles on the highway.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the exhaust pipe on the affected vehicles. The recall began on october 28, 2005. Owners may contact nissan diesel at 1-972-756-5500.
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the car's age. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before assuming it was done.
Every year of the UD Ud3300
Scores compare each year against other cars of the same model year, so a low number on an older car is a real result and not an artefact of age.
Why this page is short
A model year needs about 8 reports before percentiles mean anything, and this one does not have them. Complaint volume tracks how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so a thin page usually means a rare car, a new car, or a car whose owners do not file.
Where this comes from. Every figure above is computed from NHTSA owner complaints and recall records for this exact make, model and year. Complaints are voluntary and self-selected, so treat counts as a floor. The methodology page writes out each formula, and the same numbers are available as JSON.
What breaks at my mileage Compare with another car
Source Owner complaints and recall records published by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, model years 1996–2027 Figures rebuilt Published by AtWhatMileage How every figure is computed