2003 Nissan Frontier Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

5 transmission variants are listed for the 2003 Nissan Frontier. Compare attributes, check the tag on your unit, and find the one that fits.

More than one variant is listed. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the variants apart

The attributes below differ between variants. Find the matching value on your unit's tag or in your vehicle's records.

Variant M150307

FS5W71C Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Fluid TypeNissan OEM Fluid
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output TypeRWD
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyFS5W71C
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant M150340

FS5R30A Manual Transmission Assembly

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Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Fluid TypeNissan OEM Fluid
Gaskets IncludedNo
Output Type4WD
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Transmission FamilyFS5R30A
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant M150554

Nissan Manual Transmission Assembly

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Bell Housing IncludedYes
Brackets IncludedNo
California Proposition 65WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Clutch TypeManual
External Cooler IncludedNo
Flex Plate with UnitNo
Fluid IncludedNo
Fluid TypeSynchromesh
Gaskets IncludedNo
Grade TypeStandard Replacement
LockupNo
Output TypeRWD
Premium LaborYes
Radiator IncludedNo
Shifter IncludedNo
Switches IncludedNo
Tail Housing IncludedYes
Throttle Cable IncludedNo
Torque Converter IncludedNo
Transfer Case Assembly IncludedNo
Transmission Fluid Capacity2.5
Transmission Speeds5-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T415115

RE4R01A Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R6.8
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyRE4R01A
Transmission Fluid8
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Variant T415116

RE4R01A Automatic Transmission Assembly

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Average R&R9.3
Bell HousingFlat Top
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Extended WarrantyNo
Extension HousingWith 5 Bosses on Driver Side / 3 Bosses on Passenger Side
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts18
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Sensor TypeWith Input Speed Sensor on Bell, With Output Speed Sensor on Tail
Starter8 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission FamilyRE4R01A
Transmission Fluid8
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 2003 Nissan Frontier?

5 variants are listed: M150307, M150340, M150554, T415115, T415116. Which one fits depends on the tag on your unit.

How do I know which variant fits my 2003 Nissan Frontier?

Check the tag on your unit before ordering. Please verify the tag on your unit before ordering. A VIN shows the part your vehicle was built with, but if it has been replaced, the tag on the unit in your vehicle may be different, and the tag on your unit is what determines fitment.

What tells the transmission variants apart for a 2003 Nissan Frontier?

The attributes that differ between variants are: Average R&R, Fluid Type, Lockup, Output Type, Torque Converter Included, Transmission Family, Transmission Speeds.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.