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2005 Nissan Frontier Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

80Engine complaints
15%Of all 532 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN234 · 44%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE111 · 20.9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING85 · 16%
ENGINE80 · 15%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 6.8%

Share of the 532 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Nissan Frontier overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Nissan Frontier: 80 of 532 complaints on file (15%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have in total?

532 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.