Worst 2005 Nissan Frontier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Gasoline Fuel System
Engine & Cooling
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Nissan Frontier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 234 | — | 3 | 118,875 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 111 | — | — | 63,032 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 85 | — | 1 | 101,986 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 80 | 1 | 2 | 121,225 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 36 | 1 | 2 | 91,266 mi | |
| Fuel System | 25 | — | — | 94,949 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 19 | — | — | 98,422 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 3 | — | 98,812 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 12 | — | — | 59,419 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 1 | — | 102,888 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 10 | — | — | 82,660 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 97,390 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 6 | — | — | 58,069 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 84,399 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 79,980 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 5 | — | — | 24,430 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 2 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan Frontier. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2005 Nissan Frontier
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~747,480 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.
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2005 Nissan Frontier — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Nissan Frontier reliable?
What are common problems with the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
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Does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Frontier reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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