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.
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and the slip warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that he was able to restart the vehicle immediately after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the radiator coolant hose was leaking and the cam shaft position sensor was defective. As a…
ODI 10503836
Power Train
I was in the turning lane, needing to cross the intersection, light turned got a flashing yellow light , pressed gas and heard a big bang, then the truck was just stopped in the middle of the lanes with cars approaching. Luckily the approaching drivers were aware of my presence and no vehicles hit us. When it was ok to move the truck, myself and 2 other drivers helped push it clear. After examining the vehicle i…
ODI 10500118
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The 2005 nissan frontier nismo 4x4 that i was driving started slipping and missing causing my engine to shut down while driving. The engine became very jumpy and could not be controlled. Had there been other people on the road, there could have been a very serious accident. *tr
ODI 10513283
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While traveling in rush hour traffic my 2005 nissan frontier started to loss power and i was almost hit by 3 other vehicles when the truck stopped moving in the traffic. I had it towed to reliable mechanic and was notified by him that there was radiator fluid in the transmission and that this has become a growing issues with nissan between 2005-2010 model pathfinders, xterras,and frontiers. This is the third nissan…
ODI 10496023
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle suddenly lost acceleration power. The contact had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that radiator coolant leaked into the transmission and caused the failure. The failure and current mileages were 101,500. Mah
ODI 10496314
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
When i was driving down the road and at about 45 to 50 mph, my transmission went out leaving the truck powerless and not being able to make it to a safe place to pull over! I was stranded in the middle of the road, which was a death trap not only for myself but for my wife or daughter as well. I began checking the fluids and i discovered the transmission fluid was a burnt brown strawberry milk shake color. I was…
ODI 10493705
Engine · Power Train
While just merging onto the brooklyn queens expressway in brooklyn at aprox 50 mph with no previous warning signs to any vehicle problem the transmission went out of gear almost causing a rear end collision. Had to put hazards on and coast across 3 lanes since it was a left lane merge. Vehicle slowed to aprox 20 mph when transmission began to catch again and was able to exit bqe to a safe location. Brought to…
ODI 10494656
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2005 nissan frontier has a problem with the radiator that allows coolant to enter the transmission which is causing major damage to the interior parts of the transmission causing it to not shift through the gears. Nissan is only willing to extend the warranty to 100,000 miles and $3000 for the repairs of their defective products. *tr
ODI 10512814
Engine · Power Train
This issues is with a 2005 nissan frontier le. Shuddering at approximately 40-45 mph (seems to be while shifting) and sometimes between 80-85 mph. The sound and feel of this shuddering is very similar to driving over highway hazard speed bumps. I initially thought that road work had been done in certain areas and didn't realize the effect was emanating from my truck. Loss of horse power and miles per gallon are also…
ODI 10563721
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
My vehicle has developed a vibration while i am driving which has been very uncomfortable, however, nothing major in the performance of the vehicle, however, now my vehicle has decided to randomly turn off while driving. This is extremely dangerous and could cause an accident. I took it to the nissan dealership and they said that they found trans fluid mixing with coolant due to leaking trans cooler in radiator and…
ODI 10501136
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Discovery of an apparently known issue of failed radiator in this vehicle that contaminates the coolant and transmission fluid resulting in failed transmission requiring replacement of it as well as the radiators. Surprised and extremely disappointed to find this issue happening to my vehicle which i purchased new from this dealer and loyally had the vehicle serviced and maintained at the same place of purchase.…
ODI 10492112
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Transmission and radiator/cooling system to be replaced due to contamination of transmission by radiator fluid. Routine maintenance performed regularly. At 98,000 miles began to experience sporadic vibration when driving, was diagnosed with above state issue. I use the truck to commute with my children everyday on the interstate, while i am thankful that the transmission has not stopped functioning, it has put us at…
ODI 10492343
Power Train
I was going to yuma az, when all of the sudent the car started to loose speed whike the rmp was going crazy, we almost got hit by a hugh commercial truck, since then i have had a lots of problems with the trans, right now i have to buy the valve body!
ODI 10548038
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Coolant leaked into transmission fluid and destroyed transmission. *tr
ODI 10490627
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I purchased my 2005 nissan frontier at approx. 95k in february. The test drives were fine, the car sounded and drove perfectly fine for a few months. It recently began to start shifting roughly . The nissan dealership i purchased the car from did something to cover up the issue which was obviously why they were trying to sell it before 100k and i got burned on it. I purchased the truck from marietta, ga at team…
ODI 10489064
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Suddenly my truck appeared to have no power; could not accelerate up to traffic speed or effectively get across an intersection. It was scary and dangerous as this could have easily caused an accident. The "service engine soon" light came on and i promptly took my 2005 nissan frontier nismo v6 to my local nissan dealer for service. I had just had the full 90k mile service with radiator flush and no issues where…
ODI 10489072
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My 2005 nissan frontier began shifting hard noticeably. I took it to a trusted mechanic to evaluate the cause and learned that there is contamination in the transmission fluid. Coolant from the radiator has leaked into the transmission body, resulting in contamination and corrosion. At this time the transmission still functions, but will not continue to do so for long. This issue requires the replacement of both the…
ODI 10488902
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission slipped gears. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was determined that transmission fluid was leaking. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
ODI 10512001
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The first week of november 2013 while driving at approximately 50-60 mph, i would intermittently experience shuddering vibrations like the ones you feel when you drive through those highway strips. I did not pay much attention to eat thinking it probably was a minor problem with the tires. 3rd week of november the truck started slipping. I went online to find out what causes the slip and there it was. Hundreds of…
ODI 10555031
Power Train
Transmission stuck in high and slipping. I checked the dipstick and found that fluid was gray and watery. With metal shavings on the end of the dipstick.. *tr
ODI 10485132
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My transmission is slipping. I have been told by a dealer i have radiator fluid in my transmission fluid. Apparently, this is a known problem with certain model year nissan vehicles, due to a break in a transmission line that runs through the radiator. Please force nissan to recall and repair this issue!!! *tr
ODI 10483751
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I took my frontier truck in for a 120000 mile schedule maintenance check and oil change. The deal told me that the radiator coolant and transmission fluid had mixed together due to a problem with the radiator. I was told that they would flush the radiator and transmission and try to clean out most of the mixed fluid. I was informed that i need to replace the radiator and transmission might have to be also replaced.…
ODI 10482033
Power Train
In the month of september, 2012 i noticed my 2005 nissan frontier started stalling out at intersections and red lights. When i attempted to accelerate the vehicle would not go, i had to really press down on the accelerator to get it going. So this continued for about a week, then i began to hear a thumping sound coming from the transmission so i took it to a local maintenance shop and they ran a test on it and they…
ODI 10482130
Power Train
My vehicle began jolting at highway speeds due to the transmission slipping gears. I had fears that my trucks gear would lock up on the hwy so i took it to the shop. This occurs nearly every time i take the vehicle on the highway. Just found out from my mechanic that it is common in these trucks to have coolant leak into the transmission and destroy it. Appears to be the issue with my truck. *tr
ODI 10499304