2005 Nissan Frontier Electrical System Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 34 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 6 records
- service engine · 6 records
- fuel gauge · 5 records
- light came · 5 records
- failure recurred · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Erratic gas gauge and check engine light. Same issue has recall on 2006 and above nissan frontiers. Has to be same issue with sending unit used in 2005. Tsb is open to include 2005 vehicles
ODI 11246096
Electrical System
I have repeated problems with car stalling. They've replaced the camshaft and crank shaft sensors but it keeps coming back. I know there's a recall on other nissan frontiers with ecm problems and think mine could be affected.. It's not included in the reall however.
ODI 11191669
Electrical System
Twice my car has stalled while driving. Luckily both times in situations that i could glide off the road safely in lithe traffic and at low speed. In heavy traffic at high speed these incidents could have been catastrophic. Research shows the failure is likely the ecm relay in the ipdm or the whole ipdm itself. A new relay ($4 from the dealer) may fix it or a whole ipdm assembly ($595 from dealer) may be needed.…
ODI 10992941
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
Truck cuts off while driving no matter what speed your at. Have to wait a few seconds to get it to start again.
ODI 10985554
Electrical System · Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled when the contact attempted to slow down. The vehicle started normally after a few minutes. The failure recurred four times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was an electrical short in the fuse box. The transmission and…
ODI 10870655
Electrical System
My 2005 nissan frontier will stall out driving down the road. It has happened going slow and fast. The truck will be running fine and all of a sudden cut off in the middle of traffic. This has caused me to almost be in several crashes. I can put the truck in neutral and it will crank back up sometimes taking several try's. I have replaced the ecm relay and did not help. This seems to be a well known problem that can…
ODI 10894473
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power without warning. The vehicle was restarted, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10855206
Electrical System
The service engine soon dash light keeps coming on. All required service work has been performed as the owners manual states. I just had the 75,000 service performed at 76,230, and at that time the service light was staying on. The mechanic (not a nissan dealership) did get the light to go off, but within two weeks it came back on again and stays on. Going back to the same mechanic to see what he states, but has…
ODI 10748934
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights did not work, checked all fuses and relays including low beam, and ecm, the whole ipdm module had to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10700835
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car starts and idle but do not accelerate the ipdm is not working perfectly. *tr
ODI 10703446
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
#1recently i noticed that my fuel gauge has been unreliable. It will show the actual fuel amount, then it will show that there is no fuel in the tank just a few moments later. Sometimes this issue lasts for a week where it shows the fuel tank to be empty while it is full. Also there is a check engine light that accompanies. #2 i live in alaska and require the defroster vent to work in the winter. This winter…
ODI 10693319
Electrical System · Headlights
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 mph, the low beam exterior lights suddenly shut off. In order to remedy the failure, the contact changed the bulbs, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the intelligent power distribution module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that a new part was manufactured to address…
ODI 10631853
Electrical · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I currently own a 2005 nissan frontier. 3 months ago, the vehicle had been stalling on me every several days, it would immediately turn back on. Last month it began shutting down on me every 2 days, a few times on the highway, almost getting rear ended a couple of times. It would turn back on, but after several tries and after 15-20 min wait. After checking recalls on my vehicle i noticed i had not been contacted…
ODI 10572624
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Passing other vehicle on i-45 towards downtown at approximately 70 mph the engine experienced intermittent stalling. I was in danger to crash others with problems to get our of the high speed lines. At that moment the engine totally stalled ,. Finally i was able to reach the extreme right line and pull out waiting for a complete stop. I tried to restart the engine but no help. I did not believe it but wanted be sure…
ODI 10557638
Electrical System
While driving down the road at 40mph my frontier suddenly cut off , had no brakes or power steering. I went off the road and hit some trees. My insurance fixed my truck, even after i told them and the body shop i wanted it checked out first. I took it to the dealership and was told there was a recall with a defective ecm relay. They also informed me my radiator and transmission had a problem with the coolant leaking…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10556746
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving the vehicle loss power and almost stalled. This happened a couple of times while driving on the highway, approx. 50mph. The second time it happened, the ses light and slip light came on. This vehicle was covered by a recall for the ecm that caused a similar issue. The ecm was replaced by a certified nissan service center. The replacement was done 12/29/10. Now, it is happening again. A bit of research…
ODI 10536756
Electrical System
Vehicle will stall when slowing down and not restart for a few minutes. Motor acts like it's not getting enough gas, lights on dash flash. Issue is with idpm module. The entire ipdm has to be changed, relays are burning up due to circuitry in the unit having too high of resistance, not being able to carry enough current. Parts are defective and nissan should be recalling these parts before serious bodily harm is…
ODI 10533249
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was on my way home from work, when my service engine soon light came on. The next day, i was on my way home from town when my truck died. It took me a few minutes to get it to start. I had the oil changed thursday. On my way home, i ran by the local autozone, to have my service engine light checked out. It showed up that the crankshaft position sensor is out. While looking through the web, i see im not the only…
ODI 10525711
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on kingery highway in villa park when i stopped for traffic. When i tried to accelerate after the traffic was moving, the lights on the dashboard turned on and the truck would only accelerate to less than 1 mph. This could have caused a serious accident. *tr
ODI 10564501
Electrical System
On july 5th, 2013 my wife was on highway i45 in north direction and after fm1960 the vehicle engine hesitated and died. She was able to safely pull the truck from first line on left to the last on right ( highway with total 4 lines maybe). And then to the emergency line . Brakes and steering control became harder than normal and she was scared of losing control of vehicle. Some body else picked me up at herman…
ODI 10523484
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling on the #1 lane at approximately 70mph on the 60 east freeway close to the intersection of the 57 north freeway connector, i lost full power and was forced to make an emergency exit narrowly missing several trucks and cars in the process. After limping home and letting the vehicle sit for a few days, i took the truck to puente hills nissan complaining that i lose power once the transmission comes to…
ODI 10497833
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph a popping noise emitted from the vehicle and smoke started began to rise from under the instrument panel. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and the fire department was notified. The fire department extinguished the fire, but the origin was unknown. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and the…
Fire reported
ODI 10436867
Electrical System
I owns a 2005 nissan frontier. When i attempted to start my vehicle it would not start. After several attempts and still would not start, i waited a few minutes. While i waited i check with the fuse box and check the terminal wires. Then i was able to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The…
ODI 10384465
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a 2005 nissan frontier in 2006. In 2010 i noticed my service engine soon light came on. I took my truck to a mechanic who put it on the computer to see what is going on. The computer read that the sensors were bad. I replaced all the sensors myself and still have the same problem. I have been reading online that this is a big issue with frontiers. It's definitely a safety hazard and causes problems when…
ODI 10442188
Electrical System
2005 nissan frontier ipdm module defective causing car to shut off unexpectedly while driving under normal circumstances in traffic. Can cause serious accident as the vehicle looses power completely in the middle of traffic at any speed in which you can no longer have the ability to safely maneuver the vehicle. As a consequence, other cars may not be able to or have the time to move around your vehicle in time.…
ODI 10377121