2005 Nissan Frontier engine problems
171 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Nissan Frontier, which is 23% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 171 23% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 156 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 44 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 40 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 26 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 13 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 156 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 5% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. While the contact's son was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a jersey wall. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle when it suddenly burst into flames. As a result, the contact's son passed away. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not contacted to determine the cause of the engine power failure.
Brought vehicle in to mechanic because of rough sound happening occasionally. It turns out it was the transmission, and that radiator fluid leaked into transmission which has caused transmission issues. Cost to repair will be approximately $4,000. This should not happen to a vehicle with 66,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Frontier
- Drivetrain & axles 243 complaints
- Fuel system 164 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints
- Cruise control 15 complaints