2005 Nissan Frontier Power Train Problems
- 227
- 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 227 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 28 records
- transmission failure · 15 records
- radiator transmission · 13 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- transmission radiator · 11 records
- coolant transmission · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 101 |
| 60–100k mi | 83 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Lost power could not move truck on city street. Dealership told me it was the transmission coolant was leaking into the transmission fluid wariness the gears and the transmission had to be replaced. They told me there was a recall but i never received a notice they said the recall has expired and i have to pay for the repair.
ODI 11256116
Power Train
Total transmission failure due to a faulty transmission radiator , resulting in a total transmission rebuild.
ODI 11219190
Engine · Power Train
Transmission damage caused by transmission cooler.
ODI 11185423
Power Train
Truck would not crank. The indicator for the gears went out. I was at home parked when it would not start. Had a mechanic test it. The test indicated the transmission computer is the problem. There is transmission fluid in the antifreeze. This is a defect from nissan.
ODI 11122412
Power Train
When truck gets warm first gear start slipping and hard to get the truck to move fluid levels are where they should be the vehicle was in motion at a drive-thru tobacco shop
ODI 11115522
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle was operating normally and then suddenly stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility where it was diagnosed that the transmission assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from an extended warranty campaign and there was no…
ODI 11093868
Power Train
Vehicle shaking and complete turn off. A/t cont fuse blows out. Known issue in internet regarding transmission and coolant leak.
ODI 11088727
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My truck just reached 80,800 miles and it has lost power. I took it to the nissan dealer for a diagnostic test and it came back with the radiator, transmission and the fuel pump all need to be replaced. They told me i had no warranty on any of these parts as of 2010 and they quoted me almost $7,000 to replace all. After going home and looking up transmission shops i found hundreds of articles about the same problem…
ODI 11083756
Power Train
While driving down the highway the radiator failed leaking coolant into the transmission resulting in them both needing to be replaced.
ODI 11055709
Power Train
Fluid from my radiator mixed into my transmission rendering it inoperable. After doing research on it i learned that nissan was aware of the problem, and failed to notify the customers
ODI 11022337
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
After 2 and a half months of fighting with nissan consumer affairs, nissan has basically told me they do not care about me or the other people affected by this issue or their safety. As sad as it sounds its going to take someone getting killed because of this issue before they open their eyes.
ODI 11044241
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While parked, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse without warning. The contact called an independent mechanic who stated that the shift cable grommet linkage failed and needed to be replaced. The contact repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 125,375.
ODI 11011701
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds and shifting gears, the vehicle hesitated and jerked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator water and coolant fluid leaked into the transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer…
ODI 11024999
Power Train
Bought used, transmission replaced by seller 2 months before sale, no issues on test drive. After purchase many issues with changing of gears and apparent transmission issues. Seller was very aware of issue. It is an obvious hazard if the transmission has issues while driving which can cause injury and death if an accident happens. The investigation of this issue needs to be reopened and nissan needs to be held…
ODI 11004999
Power Train
Transmission failure diagnosed by repair shop as caused by radiator coolant contamination into the transmission. Total rebuild of transmission at a cost of 3,980.00. I purchased this vehicle new in 2005 and was not made aware of this issue by nissan. I have learned this is an ongoing issue the manufacturer has been aware of for years. My vehicle has 129,000 miles and more than 10 years since purchase. I find this…
ODI 10994597
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond. The cause of the failure was not determined. Orr nissan located at [redacted], bossier la, was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. The vin was invalid.
ODI 11307669
Power Train
Vehicle was driving then hurt a loud thud. Engine raced. Took it to mechanic. Then a transmission shop. They said coolant leaked into transmission. Need new tranny and radiator.
ODI 10992757
Power Train
Leak in radiator into transmission has caused transmission failure
ODI 11010321
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 mph, the gear shifted abruptly and the vehicle jerked and vibrated. The contact noticed an odor of burning transmission fluid. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission fluid leaked into the transmission. The dealer also diagnosed that the transmission fluid…
Fire reported
ODI 10983664
Engine · Power Train
Transmission cross contamination with coolant. 72,000 miles on odometer. Had transmission failure on the freeway driving full speed, forcing me to quickly move over 6 lanes with no high gear. Now i have a $4900 repair bill. I was in the nissan dealership just 1 week prior for an oil change and have had the vehicle serviced at nissan since it was new. I was never told of the recall or that i should bypass the…
ODI 10957695
Power Train
Coolant contamination in the transmission causing transmission failure
ODI 10971436
Power Train
Transmission started shuddering in od - radiator coolant leaked into transmission
ODI 10949246
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle jerked front to back and then stalled. The engine and other warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. The driver attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was able to be started the next day; however, the failure…
ODI 10983129
Power Train
Transmission cooler leaked causing bucking in the truck at hyway speed and severe internal damage to the transmision
ODI 10949721
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving various speeds, antifreeze leaked into the transmission. The failure destroyed the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle would not change gears when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Butler nissan of macon, georgia was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,365.
ODI 10993810