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2005 Nissan Frontier repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (10%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 41 repairs.
2005 Nissan Frontier transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (38%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 72000 mi US $90 |
Driveshaft union was creating a vibration |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 120000 mi US $36 |
Rear Driveshaft U-Joints replaced due to drivetrain vibration at speeds in excess of 55 mph. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 111000 mi US $1700 |
they also discovered leaky axle seal |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40500 mi | Two trips to repair a drivetrain problem--squeaking noises and vibrations. Nissan ended up replacing the rear drivetrain first and then the front as well. All under their drivetrain warranty. Service manager noted that the model was "notorious" for dr |
| 59950 mi US $600 |
Just before the 60,000 warranty end, another drive train problem: leaks around the rear transaxle. Fixed free under warranty, but had the regular 60k service done. Considering selling the truck after the winter. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 93000 mi US $5200 |
Transmission went out. Failed because transmission cooler leaked fluid into transmission. Transmission failed. Shifted rough for a while, had the dealership check it out, couldn't find anything. |
2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed
265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 178300 mi US $2800 |
Transmission was slipping, needed full rebuild |
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