2005 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling problems
106 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Nissan Frontier — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 45 mph, an abnormal noise was heard emerging from underneath the vehicle. The noise went away when the accelerator pedal was not depressed. The contact also stated that the failure occurred five other times within a two week…”
filed Jun 20, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled the vehicle into an empty parking lot and the smoke dissipated. The contact removed the key from the ignition and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent…”
filed Oct 18, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V517000 · Oct 28, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 Frontier | 74 | 12% |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Frontier | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 Frontier | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Frontier | 10 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.