2003 Nissan Frontier vs 2005 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Nissan Frontier | 2005 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 108 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 262 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 119 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 106 |
| Engine | 1 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 38 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25 |
| Structure | 9 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 45 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 46 |
| Stalling | 0 | 42 |
| Overheating | 0 | 30 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 22 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
2003 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.