Model year record

2005 Nissan Frontier

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 751 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V517000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 747,480
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-10-28
Owners notified: 2010-12-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V690000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 242,720
Reported to NHTSA: 2008-12-29
Owners notified: 2009-01-26

Defect description

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Safety risk

THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V092000

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

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 42,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-30
Owners notified: 2006-04-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	234	103,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	111	57,865 mi
Engine and engine cooling	85	101,570 mi
Engine	80	107,000 mi
Electrical system	36	89,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	25	87,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	19	94,600 mi
Vehicle speed control	15	95,634 mi
Unknown or other	14	108,000 mi
Air bags	12	105,990 mi
Fuel system, other	12	50,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	10	81,000 mi
Structure: body	8	83,950 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	6	52,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	91,000 mi
Steering	5	121,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	5	27,720 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	78,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	4	60,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	38,567 mi
Power train: driveline	3	61,000 mi
Service brakes	3	90,780 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	23,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	46,178 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	61,000 mi
Equipment	2	1,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	2	10,655 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	23,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	1,200 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint	2	35,215 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	2	24,000 mi
Structure	2	27,850 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	2	38,000 mi
Suspension	2	54,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	111,000 mi
Wheels	2	160,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	34,500 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	40,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	58,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	2,700 mi
Exterior lighting	1	77,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	110,300 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	23,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	58,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	1 mi
Parking brake	1	72,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	131,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	1	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	24,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	1	500 mi
Seats	1	123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	16,000 mi
Tires	1	77,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	97,400 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—

The 2004 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.