2005 Nissan Frontier Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Timing chain on 2005 nissan frontier. The engine makes a loud whining noise due to the chain contact. When the vehicle is stationary or motion it make the noise. When the vehicle in motion it changes gears at a higher rpm. I have sensors that were operable because of the timing chain issue.
ODI 10859816
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving, the vehicle was not able to shift gears and the gears were stuck occasionally. In addition, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 97,668.
ODI 10818333
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car starts and idle but do not accelerate the ipdm is not working perfectly. *tr
ODI 10703446
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2 months ago i had a leak in the radiator and i fixed it. Then after that i start having problem with the transmission. The speed does not change immediately and when it change you feel like some has pushed you from the back. And now the car does not drive anymore. *tr
ODI 10555483
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 · 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 · 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 · 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
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Nissan has a know radiator problem. Internal leakage into the transmission cooler. Causes catastrophic transmission failure. Pulling away from stop sign. Transmission shifted hard twice. Then had no forward motion, engine would rev up, but not move the vehical. Truck has 100,000 mile nissan extended powertrain warranty. Was first told by the dealer. 100% covered. Less than an hour later, was told not covered. Cost…
ODI 10457375
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was driving 10 mph and attempting to enter a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. She was unable to maintain control of the vehicle as the vehicle independently jumped the sidewalk and crashed into the cement wall of the school building. The front driver side airbag deployed yet the contact sustained…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10389711
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken for refueling and when the vehicle was restarted, the fuel level gauge displayed an inaccuratly low reading of fuel. The failure recurred sporadically and in addition, the contact stated that the when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would intermittently become…
ODI 10390072
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
Cruise control set at 50 mph, and as car started incline, accelerator engaged abruptly and rpm increased to maximum. Multiple attempts to brake and regain control of vehicle. Truck went off road on curve and head on collision with tree occurred. Driver had both feet on brake, yet was unsuccessful in slowing vehicle.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10385989
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The failure occurs when stopping or slowing down. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not remedy the failure. While at a restaurant drive-thru, the vehicle lunged forward on its own and crashed into a pillar. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his right knee and back. He took the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10273210