1. Nissan Frontier
  2. Problems
  3. 2005
  4. Latches/Locks/Linkages

2005 Nissan Frontier Latches/Locks/Linkages 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 mi1
1–30k mi1
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • May 11, 2009 · 38,567 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    The lower hinge on my 2005 nissan frontier king cab pick up broke for the second time. The first time, it was replaced under warranty at 18,050 miles and the mileage at the second occurrence is 38, 567. I have also seen that many others are having very similar issues with these tailgates. If this hinge was to break while the vehicle is traveling, it is conceivable that the tailgate could fall off of the vehicle…

    ODI 10269107

  • November 22, 2008 · 27,850 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages · Structure

    Tailgate busted brackets. I have a 2005 frontier crew cab with 28000 miles. This was bought brand new. I use this vehicle for trips and hunting. No hauling, construction or other heavy use. My 4 wheeler was hauled in it about 6 times. We drove to the mountains and just finished unloading our luggage. I went to close the gate and it wouldn't close, upon investigating the drivers side hinge had cracks and the…

    ODI 10250203

  • September 4, 2008 · 92,000 miles

    Latches/Locks/Linkages

    I opened the hood of my 2005 nissan frontier to check the battery, and when i closed it the hood latch fell off. As a result i was not able to evacuate for 2 mandatory hurricane evacuations. The first evacuation was for hurricane gustav which caused little or no damage in my area; the second evacuation was for hurricane ike from which my area is still recovering. I took my truck to three body shops to get bids for…

    ODI 10250021