2005 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 13 records
- timing chain · 8 records
- radiator transmission · 8 records
- coolant transmission · 7 records
- transmission failure · 5 records
- replaced radiator · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My car starts and idle but do not accelerate the ipdm is not working perfectly. *tr
ODI 10703446
Engine
My truck started shuddering every once in a while. Eventually it was pause when changing gears (would not accelerate and would lose speed), and then it began to make a clanking sound. Took it to a mechanic and he said on this particular model the coolant via a leak in the radiator combines with the transmission fluid. Repair estimate is $3,800 plus tax! Vehicle was in motion and on city streets and highways....…
ODI 10823606
Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 nissan frontier. While the contact's son was driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and crashed into a jersey wall. The driver was trapped inside the vehicle when it suddenly burst into flames. As a result, the contact's son passed away. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed a total loss. The dealer was not…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 death
ODI 11084601
Engine
TIJMING CHAIN FAULTY AND PULLIES
ODI 10818572
Engine
Bad timing chain and 2 idle pullies.. $2000 repair to be done dec 2015
ODI 10811732
Engine
The motor mount broke, it felt like the engine was going to fall out of my truck. $550 fix. *tr
ODI 10671224
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
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 50 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the torque converter, and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10693673
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced, the independent mechanic advised that the radiator fluid had leaked into the transmission. The mechanic replaced the radiator and flushed the transmission however, the engine warning light remained illuminated after the repairs. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing, who…
ODI 10608544
Engine · Power Train · Steering
2nd time a solenoid went out resulting in all loss of power and power staring was unmanageable, unable to restart vehicle. Another $1500 fix. *tr
ODI 10671227
Engine · Power Train
I was at a stop light and when it turned green my truck felt like it was stuck in neutral and wouldn't get into gear. With hesitation, it finally jumped into gear but was very sluggish with hardly any power. It was quite dangerous with a line of vehicles behind me i thought i was going to get rear-ended. Thankfully i was only 2 minutes from my office where i was able to pull in the parking lot and unload my two…
ODI 10597372
Engine · Power Train
A crack in the radiator has caused coolant to mix with the transmission fluid. This has resulted in catastrophic failure of the transmission requiring the replacement of the transmission and complete radiator replacement. I have been quoted a total cost of close to $5000. *tr
ODI 10595536
Engine · Power Train
I was driving along on a major interstate at 65 mph when my engine was revving up to about 3500 or 4000 rpm but my speed was dropping. I pulled over to the right hand side of the road, stopped and turned the vehicle off. Had i not been in the right lane of the major interstate when traffic was very light, i could have had a major accident. Everything seemed normal except the low coolant level in the reservoir…
ODI 10569402
Engine
Engine dies without warning. While traveling on a busy road, my 2005 nissan frontier's engine just stopped running without warning. This is not a new complaint, numerous nissan owners have complained about this. Nhtsa campaign number: 10v517000 (recall) is/was supposed to address this issue but does not. Nissan and nhtsa have failed to adequately address the safety issue with the above referenced recall. It is an…
ODI 10585223
Engine · Power Train
The radiator failed causing the the transmission fluid to get contaminated with coolant. This caused the transmission to fail resulting in a nearly $5,000 bill. *tr
ODI 10560137
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Passing other vehicle on i-45 towards downtown at approximately 70 mph the engine experienced intermittent stalling. I was in danger to crash others with problems to get our of the high speed lines. At that moment the engine totally stalled ,. Finally i was able to reach the extreme right line and pull out waiting for a complete stop. I tried to restart the engine but no help. I did not believe it but wanted be sure…
ODI 10557638
Engine · Power Train
Radiator leaked antifreeze into the transmission. Transmission has to be rebuilt/ replace and radiator has to be replaced. *tr
ODI 10573006
Engine · Power Train
Vibration in motor like driving over grooved pavement - on and off again for months before realizing it was the radiator and transmission problem that occurs in these trucks and suv's. I don't want to pay $6,000 to fix a defect. They should pay no matter when it happens. *tr
ODI 10574619
Engine · Power Train
We where driving on the highway when the trucks engine started to make noises and losing speed. It didn't give any warning, and it completely stopped running. The mechanics diagnostic was " c/s transmission wont move and mil is on.vehicle needs a transmission and radiator due to an internal leak from the cooling system in to transmission" we took it to the nissan agency because of the warranty but they refused to…
ODI 10554434
Engine · Power Train
Radiator ruptured and coolant leaked into transmission causing transmission problems and had to be fixed. Transmission performance declined and then could not drive vehicle. *tr
ODI 10547243
Engine · Power Train
Sudden loss of power/stalling. Check engine light came on as well as anti-slip light. Took vehicle same day to nissan dealership. Truck actually stalled on the way to the dealership however i was able to get it started again. Diagnosed the problem as a bad cam shaft sensor. Sensor was replaced. They also mentioned that transmission fluid was contaminated with engine coolant. Suggested repair was to replace the…
ODI 10534608
Engine · Power Train
I started noticing my automatic nissan frontier having problems shifting gears around november of 2012. I eventually took the truck into a dealership to take a look at it after receiving paperwork in regards to a lawsuit nissan is encountering due to radiator leaks. When i took the truck into the dealer they told me this did not have anything to do with radiator leak. They quoted me 5,000 in repairs. I did not have…
ODI 10525195
Engine · Power Train
My 2005 frontier has never given me any problems until 2 days ago. The transmission started messing up. I came upon a 4 way stop & when i went to cross the road it was like i had it in neutral. I pulled over & stopped then tried to start again & it did the same thing. I've since heard & read about all the problems involving the coolant & transmission. The quotes i have received to fix this are outrageous. Nissan…
ODI 10521765