2005 Nissan Frontier vs 2005 Nissan Titan
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 Nissan Frontier | 2005 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 532 | 891 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 106 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–21 | 14 |
| Median reported mileage | 90,000 mi | 66,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Frontier | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 262 | 469 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 106 | 62 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 119 | 23 |
| Engine | 80 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 38 | 57 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 68 |
| Suspension | 4 | 65 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 60 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 46 | 43 |
| Check engine light | 45 | 0 |
| Stalling | 42 | 64 |
| Overheating | 30 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 12 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
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.