2005 Ford F-150 vs 2005 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Ford F-150 | 2005 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,112 | 532 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 95 | 108 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 50 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 29 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–15 | 19–21 |
| Median reported mileage | 62,338 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 112 | 262 |
| Visibility | 260 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 111 | 106 |
| Engine | 117 | 80 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 119 |
| Air Bags | 101 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 73 | 38 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 90 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 91 | 42 |
| Rust / corrosion | 81 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 45 |
| Clunking / rattling | 31 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 25 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
2005 Ford F-150
2005 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.