2005 Nissan Frontier Hinge And Attachments Problems
- 5
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Hinge And Attachments
My 2005 nissan frontier tailgate hinges have repeatedly failed on me. The cables have been able to keep the tailgate from ending up in the road, so as to not pose a threat to other drivers. *tr
ODI 10405924
Hinge And Attachments · Universal Joint
Poorly designed u-joint to front in [redacted]. ,u-joint has no grease fitting will rust and disinterested. Manufacturer has added fitting to replace part. However, original could fail and bring vehicle to complete stop in traffic or front drive could fail in adverse weather, leading to loss of traction ,both of which could lead to accident. Tailgate prone to failure due to poor weld on inner half tailgate…
ODI 10193681
Hinge And Attachments
Dt*: the contact stated while pulling into a driveway at low speeds, the tail gate which was locked in the upright position, fell to the ground with the right side still attached without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined the left tailgate hinge and attachment fractured and needed to be replaced. After the initial replacement, while driving various speeds on the street, the tailgate…
ODI 10175077
Hinge And Attachments
Purchased materials at home depot and loaded them in my 2005 nissan frontier. Closed the tailgate and as i got on to the interstate (approx. 1 mile), i heard a loud slamming noise-looked back and my tailgate was being dragged, disattached and all my supplies scattered through out. What caused the incident was nissan has secured there tailgate cables to the bottom bolt of the latching/lock mechanism. I assume each…
ODI 10162727
Hinge And Attachments · Universal Joint
2005 nissan frontier with engineering defects customer states that the universal joint is subject to fail due to rust. **cc the consumer stated the manufacturer must have recognized the problem, because they have since added grease fittings. The consumer also stated the metal part that protrudes from the tailgate to the body of the truck was not designed for the weight of the tailgate. Due to insufficient welding,…
ODI 10195720