2005 Nissan Frontier problems
Owners have filed 750 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 35.2% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 16.1%.
Complaints750
Crashes11
Fires12
Injuries13
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Power train 35.2% · 264
Fuel system, gasoline 16.1% · 121
Engine and engine cooling 14.1% · 106
Engine 10.7% · 80
Electrical system 5.1% · 38
Fuel/propulsion system 3.3% · 25
Fuel system, other 2.4% · 18
Structure 2.3% · 17
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire, 13 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Nissan Frontier in this data, 2005 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 28 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 92,700 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. While driving various speeds, antifreeze leaked into the transmission. The failure destroyed the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle would not change gears when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Butler Nissan of macon, georgia was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,365. Power train · reported at 79,365 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier se. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the radiator ruptured. The transmission also began slipping. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the radiator and transmission needed to e replaced as the antifreeze mixed with the transmission fluid. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 82,000. Power train · reported at 82,000 miles
Truck would not shift into drive after backing up. Had been having trouble with the od for about a month. It would vibrate or rumble at speeds of around 60mph. Stopped using the od and it seemed ok until yesterday. Checked coolant for transmission fluid like everyone else with the same problem and there it was. This is very obviously a manufacturers defect with so many people having the same trouble. Power train · reported at 67,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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