2005 Nissan Frontier structure problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Nissan Frontier — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electrical component mounted overhead in the cab hidden by the headliner is running so hot it has blistered exterior paint above it. Over time the affected area is now about one square foot and is immediately obvious because of paint loss on top of cab just behind top of windshield. We are…”
filed May 31, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While attempting to drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. While repairing the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission could not be installed because sections of…”
filed Jul 2, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN FRONTIER KING CAB DOOR LOCK REPLACEMENT VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN ID # P6213 is no longer active. · Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for…
NTB06-047A · Service Campaign · issued Apr 29, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT: Certification Label =…
NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2026
Structure problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Frontier | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Frontier | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 Frontier | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 Frontier | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 Frontier | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Frontier | 4 | 9% |
| 2015 Frontier | 5 | 15% |
| 2014 Frontier | 2 | 5% |
| 2013 Frontier | 2 | 4% |
| 2012 Frontier | 7 | 9% |
| 2011 Frontier | 6 | 9% |
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.