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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%)

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

75200 mi

US $998
I'm upset with the Nissan dealer who in July told me I could safely defer repair of "warped rotors" and brake pads until my next oil change. NOT! When they did the work, they had to turn the rotors, replace the calipers too-very expensive 
84300 mi

US $600
emergency brake refurb. 
84300 mi

US $1100
~90,000 service revealed problems with brakes and emission controls. Repaired the brakes including the parking brake (big expense).  

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2005 Nissan Frontier 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

265-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

178000 mi

US $600
Bad rear wheel speed sensor, disabled ABS system and the 4WD. 

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