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.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Nissan has admitted to faulty radiators in their 05-10 midsize vehicles. Mine being a frontier but also used in xterra, pathfinders and i believe titans.these radiators when they go, take the transmission with them. 4700 dollar bill later nissan says i'm 2 months beyond my 10 years and will not honor any help, even though i'm 10k under the 100k mile limit. So because i kept my miles low and have taken care of my…
ODI 10736026
Power Train
There was a class action lawsuit settlement alleging nissan north america concealed from consumers a cross-contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid for 2005-2010 frontiers. On june 18, 2015 my truck lost power and stopped working, in the middle of an intersection, almost creating an accident. I towed my truck to get it repaired, i paid $120 and $1800, they fixed half of the problem. Since my truck was…
ODI 10760421
Body · Power Train
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 the subframe were rusted and corroded. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10731784
Engine · Power Train
Engine coolant is leaking into the transmission and vice versa
ODI 10724593
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 2005 nissan frontier has cross contamination between the radiator and the transmission. Nissan new about this problem years ago. To fix the problem they extended the warranty out to 10 years. Now i need a new radiator and transmission. My cost 3000 dollars. I only had a month left before i was [xxx] out of luck. I have been driving for 35 years and have never had to replace a transmission that only had 67000…
ODI 10714154
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Due to a defect known by nissan, the radiator coolant leaked into the transmission causing transmission failure. Nissan knew about the defect and did nothing to correct it. Instead they added an "extended warranty" that most people will not be able to take advantage of due to years/mileage limitations. I made it into the last bracket, where my co-pay for the repair is $3000 instead of the full $5800. The dealer did…
ODI 10704631
Power Train
Radiator leaked into transmission and both need to be replaced. This is an ongoing problem (class action and many other complaints) for nissan and they refuse to be accountable. Bought used from nissan dealer and issue was never mentioned even thought they have serviced several cars with same problem. *tr
ODI 10703507
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I own a 2005 nissan frontier. At about 84365 miles, the transmission started slipping badly. The mechanic said that my transmission cooler had ruptured inside the radiator and coolant had gotten inside the transmission. My transmission was basically destroyed and it cost over $5000.00 to fix it. After reading other articles about nissan owners with similar experiences, i think this is outrageous and nissan should be…
ODI 10701512
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle wouldn't shift into a high gear. This after hesitation, stuttering, and other issues. Transmission cooler failure resulting in transmission failure and radiator failure. Common defect. Local nissan dealers as well as nissan consumer affairs department unwilling to fix or to "good will" a solution. 3700$ at a local licensed garage to fix. *tr
ODI 10703246
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission began to shudder at speeds 40-50 mph a few weeks ago, feels like going over shallow rumble strips. Did research online and found that the issue is coolant leaking into the transmission fluid.this has been a major issue with all 2005 nissan frontiers. My truck has 103,xxx miles. Outside the warranty now. Never new of this warranty and now i'm stuck paying thousands of dollars out of pocket for new…
ODI 10691161
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle made a noise what sounded like driving over a rumble strip. It then failed to accelerate and i was forced into the breakdown lane on the highway. I had vehicle towed to shop and was informed of the radiator and transmission issue with these vehicles. Radiator fluid leaked into the transmission and now its junk. It will now cost me $3400 to replace the transmission and radiator. I can't believe there isn't a…
ODI 10692392
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Check engine light came on, got scanned at auto zone, all codes referenced transmission & sensors (i.e. Cam shaft)...took to geurlich's auto for an inspection and transmission was suggested to be replaced...took it to aamco for an inspection/2nd opinion and same diagnosis, replace/re-build transmission. Finally accumulated the funds to have a mechanic rebuild our transmission and upon return of our vehicle, and…
ODI 10759623
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Driving along at 65 miles per hour seemed like transmission went into neutral and engine revved up. Rolled to side of road. Truck would no longer move. Had truck towed to garage where they informed me that the transmission had coolant in it and had wiped it out. To replace trans and radiator was 5300 dollars.
ODI 10690765
Power Train
I was driving my truck notice the service engine light had came on and while driving the accelrationwas very weak.i had the code check and it came back as tcm and valve body problem and came home and researched to be a common problem with this truck type. *js
ODI 10682000
Power Train
Radiator/transmission failed, caused transmission to fail, had to be replaced
ODI 11121137
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Vehicle shudders bad in 5th gear clunking in and out of gear, and unable to maintain speed on highway. Hard up shifts from gears 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. Hard down shift clunk from gear 2 to 1. Coolant leaked into transmission fluid causing catastrophic failure of transmission and new radiator needed as well. *tr
ODI 10676761
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission began to shudder when in overdrive and at speeds 40-50 mph. Shuddering gradually grew worse and worse. Occasional clank sound when shifting from reverse to forward. Diagnosed at dealer as ruptured heat exchanger in radiator which allowed coolant to enter and contaminate the transmission. *tr
ODI 10683879
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving on the highway and my truck shutters like going over shallow rumble strips for about 3 weeks. I realized it was my transmission and searched on transmission issues with my truck and found the big one (coolant leaking into the transmission fluid). I immediately flushed the coolant and the transmission fluid, performed the at cooler bypass operation and refilled. I'm now saying my prayers, taking my…
ODI 10680732
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was water leaking into the transmission. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10682646
Power Train
While driving at speeds of approximately 40 mph the truck made a sound as though it was driving over rumble strips and it feels as though the transmission is slipping or about to fail. This will last 5 to 10 seconds and then it will seem normal, and then after a short while the sound and slippage will again occur. I am concerned that the transmission is experiencing the problem which has plagued other 2005-2010…
ODI 10673078
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
At oil cooler internal component of the radiator failed causing transmission fluid to go in to the radiator and coolant to go in to the transmission. Destroying. *tr
ODI 10641738
Engine · Power Train
I purchased a used 2005 nissan frontier se crew cab with 86,000 miles for $13,300 november 29th 2013. No warning or indication that this vehicle was part of a class action lawsuit over the radiator cooled transmission problems. There was no indication that this vehicle may exhibit symptoms that seem unrelated. On august 6th 2014 at 99,978 miles i took my truck into a ase certified mechanic to check out the…
ODI 10626561
Engine · Power Train
The radiator cracked and leaked coolant into the transmission, mixing with the transmission fluid creating a toxic fluid that irreversibly damaged everything around it. The vehicle was being driven when first noticed. I had the radiator replaced and the transmission flushed at my local nissan dealership. I could not afford to replace the transmission so flushing it was my only option. It lasted for a few years but…
ODI 11039791
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
On my truck i experienced a sudden loss in power and throttle response while driving without warning, as the transmission failed to shift gears properly. After spending $100 for a diagnostic from a mechanic it was found that my transmission cooler reservoir is leaking in my radiator and caused cross contamination between my antifreeze and atf. The antifreeze is getting into my transmission and boiling once the…
ODI 10620666
Power Train
My transmission on my 2005 nissan frontier completely failed and left me stranded on the interstate highway. After towing it and a little research i found out that this was a problem that nissan was well aware of and neglected to notify me or do anything about. The transmission cooler had cracked leaking engine coolant into the transmission. I learned that they extended the warranty to 90,000 miles with a $3000…
ODI 10616193