1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Cooling System

2005 Nissan Frontier Cooling System Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 27, 2011 · 103,000 miles

    Cooling System · Power Train

    I have a suffered a transmission failure due to a faulty radiator in my 2005 nissan frontier. Coolant has entered the transmission due to radiator failure, thus ruining it. I have had my 2005 nissan frontier in the shop for five weeks and it will cost $4,500 to repair. *tr

    ODI 10422427

  • October 1, 2010 · 98,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Cooling System

    Had been getting some noises from the transmission for a little while, but mechanic never caught the real issue. Transmission failed while driving 100km/h, overdrive and 4th gears no longer worked. Was able to make it home and do quick internet search where it became obvious that my problem was related to engine coolant getting mixed with transmission oil due to failed cooler inside radiator. Opened up radiator cap…

    ODI 10381634

  • April 21, 2010 · 91,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Cooling System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated when traveling at speeds of at least 45 mph, the vehicle would exhibit unusual shaking and hard vibrations. The dealer advised the coolant was leaking into the transmission and both the transmission and the coolant system would need to be replaced due to cross contamination. The vehicle was no longer being utilized. The vin was not available. The…

    ODI 10328601

  • January 16, 2010 · 70,000 miles

    Cooling System

    Nissan frontier 4.0 se crew cab fuel sending unit is defective. There is a service bulletin but nissan should be forced to do a recall. Any amount of research on the engine code p0463 will turn up 100s of problems. Mine has stopped working making the gas hand slow to respond and must be replaced. Nissan has issued a new part with the service bulletin so maybe replacing it will last, but still should be a recall. The…

    ODI 10313277

  • March 10, 2008 · 59,994 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Cooling System

    3/10/08-transmission is slipping and clunking, took to dealer-turn away, 59994 miles. 4/21/08-62,597 miles returned to dealer and again was told no problem. That day took to local mechanic and he drained transmission fluid. Resembled a milk shake and he diagnosed the problem as a broken transmission line in the radiator. Returned to dealership and they once again turned me away refusing to acknowledge the problem.…

    ODI 10399700