At a glance

Title statusClean

Reported mileage208,552 mi

LocationCa, USA

ColorSilver

Last listed price$2,000

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Nissan

Model

frontier crew cab

Year

2005

Body style

Pickup

Vehicle type

TRUCK

Engine

4.0L 6-cyl

Cylinders

6

Fuel type

Gasoline

Drivetrain

4x2

Doors

4

Assembly plant

SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES (USA)

Manufacturer

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Safety recalls None found

No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 nissan frontier crew cab.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 532 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Nissan frontier crew cab, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

🔥 1 involved a fire

Power Train 7 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags 4 reports

🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Engine 3 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Electrical System 1 report

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 532

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Nissan frontier crew cab.

AIR BAGS

EL EMBLEMA DE RESINA EN LA CUBIERTA DEL MÓDULO AIRBAG DEL CONDUCTOR EN LOS VEHÍCULOS AFECTADOS PUEDE TENER DURABILIDAD REDUCIDA DEBIDO A POSIBLES VARIACIONES EN EL PROCESO DE PRODUCCIÓN DEL PROVEEDOR. EN ESTA CONDICIÓN, CON EL TIEMPO, LOS POSTES DEL EMBLEMA PUEDEN DESARROLLAR GRIETAS, Y EL EMBLEMA Y LOS COMPONENTES DE RETENCIÓN PODRÍAN DESPRENDERSE EN CASO D…

NHTSA ODI #11635006

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23E012000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware…

NHTSA ODI #11605611

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

The timing chain has gone out. Other crankshaft sensor went out while driving the vehicle at about 30mph.

NHTSA ODI #11543393

POWER TRAIN

The truck loss power stalling,shuddering, bucking, want pick up speed even when excellerating, slow take off, loss of speed

NHTSA ODI #11530308

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated. The contact then stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway. The contact then stated that the check eng…

NHTSA ODI #11522632

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle came to a complete stop and then hesitated to accelerate. Additionally, a burning odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with transmission and radiator failure. The transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle wa…

Fire · NHTSA ODI #11444013

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. There was no warning light before or after the failure. The vehicle was towed by an independent mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and found that coolant had leaked into the transmission and caused the transmission to fail. T…

NHTSA ODI #11426886