NissanFrontier2005
  1. Nissan Frontier
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  3. 2005
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2005 Nissan Frontier Body 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
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 21, 2020 · 65,000 miles

    Body

    Drivers door does not open from the outside only from the inside the temp outside was like 40f

    ODI 11301026

  • January 1, 2018 · 200,000 miles

    Body · Unknown Or Other

    Chassis rust the chassis on the rear of my 2005 nissan frontier is almost broken into pieces

    ODI 11058322

  • May 31, 2016

    Body

    Electrical component mounted overhead in the cab hidden by the headliner is running so hot it has blistered exterior paint above it. Over time the affected area is now about one square foot and is immediately obvious because of paint loss on top of cab just behind top of windshield. We are concerned that this may represent a potential fire hazard.

    ODI 10871515

  • June 15, 2015 · 93,000 miles

    Body · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While attempting to drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. While repairing the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission could not be installed because sections of the subframe were rusted and corroded. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    ODI 10731784

  • December 30, 2011 · 83,950 miles

    Body

    2005 nissan frontier 4x4 crew cab. Poor design of tailgate hinge assembly drivers side, appears that was designed to withstand lighter tailgate. As i understand nissan has redesigned and changed tailgate assembly for 2006 and newer models. My wife was driving the truck and noticed the vehicle following came to a complete stop since the tailgate on my truck was dragging on the road and held partially still connected…

    ODI 10442015

  • September 3, 2011 · 45,000 miles

    Body

    The cab truck body mount has 6 large washers holding the cab to the truck. While the truck was parked and running 3 of the washers broke off. Not sure if the weld failed or what caused them to break loose. Will the cab stay on the truck? The truck was parked i heard the bang and looked on the passenger side to find the washers right behind the front passenger tire. Ever heard of this happening? I can't wait to hear…

    ODI 10423202

  • January 1, 2008

    Body

    The tailgate on my 2005 nissan frontier le 2wd pickup truck continually comes off it's hinges even after being secured by forcefully closing, and at times, slamming, the tailgate shut. This defect has caused the tailgate to come off it's hinges and is a safety risk to other drivers who are behind me, as it can cause great bodily harm, serious injury, or even death if it ever entirely fell off. Because of this…

    ODI 10352887

  • October 24, 2005

    Body

    Noise that is heard around the dashboard area, when the car is driven at 40 mph to 45 mph. Dealership cannot find the cause. They greased the vehicle, and tighten the bolts. No success. *nm

    ODI 10142021