2005 Nissan Frontier engine problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Nissan Frontier — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 18, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ecm needed to be replaced and programed. The vehicle…”
filed Aug 4, 2020
“The timing chain has gone out. Other crankshaft sensor went out while driving the vehicle at about 30mph.”
filed Sep 8, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Frontier | 13 | 20% |
| 2022 Frontier | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 Frontier | 5 | 22% |
| 2019 Frontier | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Frontier | 1 | 4% |
| 2017 Frontier | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 Frontier | 8 | 19% |
| 2015 Frontier | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 Frontier | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 Frontier | 12 | 15% |
| 2011 Frontier | 4 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.