2005 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems
NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 37% of all 532 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 100,865 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 195
- 37% of 532
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 100,865 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Nissan Frontier engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 11, 2005, latest Sep 8, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2005 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA 10V517000Oct 28, 2010Engine747,480 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 armada, titan, infiniti qx56 and model year 2005-2006 frontier, pathfinder and xterra vehicles. The intelligent power distribution module (ipdm) assembly contains an engine control module (ECM) relay that has a diode for electrical current noise reduction. The ECM relay may allow silicon vapor to form and, over time, the silicon evaporates from the diode molding which causes silicon oxide to develop on the ECM relay contact due to arcing.
Risk: This could cause engine stalling increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ECM relay inside the ipdm assembly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 6, 2010. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Engine complaints by Frontier model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 100,865 miles.
- Which Nissan Frontier year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2005 Nissan Frontier has the most engine complaints (195), compared with 195 for the 2005.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Frontier concerns the engine: 10V517000.