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2005 Nissan Frontier Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 30% of all 532 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest fuel system complaint count among 21 Frontier model years. These complaints report 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints
160
30% of 532
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 20, 2005, latest Jul 18, 2019.

2005 Nissan Frontier fuel system complaints: complaints filed per quarter192005 Q22008 Q42010 Q12011 Q22012 Q42014 Q12016 Q12018 Q2
160 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2019 Q3; peak 2010 Q3 (19).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Nissan Frontier

  1. NHTSA 06V092000Mar 30, 2006Fuel System42,000 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

    On certain king cab trucks, in a severe side impact crash, there is a possibility that deformation of the vehicle's body could cause the fuel filler cap tether to be stretched to the point of unscrewing the fuel filler cap.

    Risk: This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel cap tether pin assembly with a modified one free of charge. The recall began on april 24, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Fuel System complaints by Frontier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005160 (30%)
  2. 2006251 (41%)
  3. 2007200 (38%)
  4. 200816 (12%)
  5. 20095 (14%)
  6. 20103 (5%)
  7. 20111 (2%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20131 (2%)
  10. 20145 (12%)
  11. 20151 (3%)
  12. 20168 (19%)
  13. 201710 (26%)
  14. 20182 (8%)
  15. 20190 (0%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20213 (16%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20230 (0%)
  20. 20243 (14%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have fuel system problems?
NHTSA has 160 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Nissan Frontier year has the most fuel system complaints?
The 2006 Nissan Frontier has the most fuel system complaints (251), compared with 160 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Nissan Frontier concerns the fuel system: 06V092000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.