2005 Nissan Frontier Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 2005 Nissan Frontier has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 532 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 8 fires, 11 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (264 reports).

3Recalls
532Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Nissan Frontier recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 10V517Oct 28, 2010747,480 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 08V690Dec 29, 2008242,720 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Recall 06V092Mar 30, 200642,000 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Nissan Frontier problems

Problem areas named in the 532 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train264
Fuel System, Gasoline121
Engine And Engine Cooling106
Engine80
Electrical System38
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Fuel System, Other18
Structure17
Vehicle Speed Control15
Air Bags14

What owners report

2025-01-09, Air Bags
EL EMBLEMA DE RESINA EN LA CUBIERTA DEL MÓDULO AIRBAG DEL CONDUCTOR EN LOS VEHÍCULOS AFECTADOS PUEDE TENER DURABILIDAD REDUCIDA DEBIDO A POSIBLES VARIACIONES EN EL PROCESO DE PRODUCCIÓN DEL PROVEEDOR. EN ESTA CONDICIÓN, CON EL TIEMPO, LOS POSTES DEL EMBLEMA PUEDEN DESARROLLAR GRIETAS, Y EL EMBLEMA Y LOS COMPONENTES DE RETENCIÓN PODRÍAN DESPRENDERSE EN CASO DE QUE SE DESPLIEGUE EL AIRBAG.
2024-07-31, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2023-09-08, Engine
The timing chain has gone out. Other crankshaft sensor went out while driving the vehicle at about 30mph.
2023-07-04, Power Train
The truck loss power stalling,shuddering, bucking, want pick up speed even when excellerating, slow take off, loss of speed
2023-05-18, Engine
The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. The contact then stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The contact then stated that the check engine warning light intermittently flashed upon start-up then remained illuminated. The contact stated that he allowed the engine time to cool down then restarted the vehicle; however, after the vehicle was restarted, he depressed the accelerator pedal to regain speed but two to three minutes later the vehicle stalled again. The contact sta

2005 Nissan Frontier questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2005 Nissan Frontier: Engine And Engine Cooling; Air Bags:Frontal; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Nissan Frontier?

Based on 532 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (264), Fuel System, Gasoline (121), Engine And Engine Cooling (106).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Nissan Frontier has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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