2005 NISSAN FRONTIER

6 recalls, 750 complaints - 138 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 REDU... Read more

Consequence

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

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.

747,480 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARM... Read more

Consequence

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

1,873 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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, PEN... Read more

Consequence

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.

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 ... Read more

242,720 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035,... Read more

Consequence

THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IT WOULD ALSO RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS ... Read more

Remedy

HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

3,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HOPKINS MANUFACTURING CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED ... Read more

Consequence

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

4,029 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: TRADESONIC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

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.

Consequence

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

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.

42,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

750 total complaints 11 crashes 12 fires 13 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	233
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	111
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	85
ENGINE	78
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	36
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	25
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	14
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	12

Incident date: Jan 8, 2025

I reported these issues to Acura corporate and to Jackson Acura, dealership I purchased the vehicle from in February 2024. Beginning in July 2024 the vehicle would stall, de-accelerate then the automatic brake would engage, and the vehicle would go into "N" mode, Neutral and lock up. I was able to ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 31, 2024

While driving my 2024 Hyundai Tuscon Limited, 55 mph in left lane on highway, with no cars directly in front of me and only one car alongside me in the right lane, my emergency braking red warning light suddenly came on as the car abruptly braked hard for no apparent reason. Within several seconds,... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2022

Thermo Control Valve malfuncitoned, causing check engine light to come on. Car only has 72k miles on it, so dealership (McDaniels Subaru, Columbia. SC) said they couldn't repair under warranty. Even though car has 100K powertrain. To get to this part you have to remove intake manifold, so I don't se... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2022

Incident date: Mar 1, 2022

The car is brand new and does not connect to a level 3 charger. BMW service has no idea how to fix.

Incident date: May 18, 2023

The digital display that appears dim during daylight and full sun, rendering the fuel gauge, cruise control, and safety features useless during the day.

Incident date: Dec 16, 2021

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 tr... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 18, 2012

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2019

AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS CONSTANTLY. POSSIBLE FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR DEFECTIVE

Incident date: Oct 19, 2020

YEAR 2013 RECALLED RADIATOR LEAKAGE INTERNAL AND CAUSED ( TRANMISSION FLUID GOT INTO RADIATOR ) . I REPORT TO NISSAN USA : THEY DENIED TO PAY FOR ITS BECAUSE HAVE BEEN TO LONG BUT NOW ITS HAPPENING TO MY TRUCK ON DATE : 10/19/2020 . PLEASE , HELP . THANKS !

Incident date: Oct 19, 2020

MY 2005 NISSAN FRONTIERS TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 137,000 MILES. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT SEEMED TO JOLT OUT OF 5TH GEAR TO 4TH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HEADED TO NISSAN BUT IT SEEMED TO ONLY REMAIN IN A HIGH GEAR (3RD OR 4TH). THEY DIAGNOSED IT AS A FAILED TRANSMISSION DUE TO CO... Read more

Incident date: Jun 23, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE ECM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PROGRAMED. THE VEHICLE ... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2019

WHEN THE TRUCK HIT ABOUT 115,000 MILES, IT STARTED SHIFTING ODDLY. AT 120,000 MILES IT WOULD NOT DRIVE. I LET IT SIT FOR A WEEK AND THEN IT WOULD DRIVE. I CAN ONLY DRIVE IT 5 MILES OR LESS IN ORDER FOR IT TO DRIVE. ANYMORE THAN THAT, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND IT DOESN'T HAVE THE POWER TO ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2013

TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH RADIATOR. TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.

Incident date: Oct 22, 2019

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDICATES FRONT CRASH SENSOR DEFECTIVE

Incident date: Jun 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. ORR NISSAN LOCATED AT 2323 VIKING DR, BOSSIER LA, WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAIL... Read more

Incident date: Oct 30, 2019

FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR NOT OPERATING.AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES

Incident date: Oct 30, 2019

FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR NOT OPERATING.AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES

Incident date: Oct 30, 2019

FRONT AIR BAG SENSOR NOT OPERATING.AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES

Incident date: Jan 21, 2020

DRIVERS DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE ONLY FROM THE INSIDE THE TEMP OUTSIDE WAS LIKE 40F

Incident date: Nov 15, 2019

TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSED BY MIXING OF RADIATOR COOLANT WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID THROUGH CRACKS IN COOLANT TUBES. TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, LOSS OF POWER EXPERIENCED ON LOCAL TRIP, HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2019

WAS ON A VACATION TRIP DECEMBER 6, 2019(FRIDAY). TRAVELING ON FOLEY BEACH EXPRESS AND THE ENGINE STARTED SHACKING, FELT LIKE WAS FALLING APART, ENGINE DIED.TRIED TO RESTART ENGINE, CRANKED AND IMMEDIATELY STOPPED, TRIED SEVERAL TIMES AND AND THE SAME THING EVERY TIME. HAD TO PUSH OFF EXPRESS WAY, WI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2019

FILED A COMPALINT #11288301.JJUST WANT TO BE PUT ON THE RECALL UPDATE LIST IN THE FUTURE. THANKS

Incident date: Oct 23, 2019

AIR BAG LIGHTS STAY ON BLINKING

Incident date: Sep 4, 2019

LOST POWER COULD NOT MOVE TRUCK ON CITY STREET. DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION COOLANT WAS LEAKING INTO THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WARINESS THE GEARS AND THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE THEY SAID THE RECALL HAS EXPIRED AND I ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 15, 2019

ERRATIC GAS GAUGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. SAME ISSUE HAS RECALL ON 2006 AND ABOVE NISSAN FRONTIERS. HAS TO BE SAME ISSUE WITH SENDING UNIT USED IN 2005. TSB IS OPEN TO INCLUDE 2005 VEHICLES

Incident date: Jul 17, 2019

FUEL GAUGE READS HALF TANK WHEN ACTUALLY EMPTY. VERY DANGEROUS. RAN OUT OF GAS ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE THAT WAS 3 LANES WIDE. I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE WHEN ENGINE STOPPED. POWER STEERING AND BRAKES GO TO MANUAL WHEN ENGINE STOPS. HAD TO MANEUVER TO THE SHOULDER ACROSS 2 LANES TO THE RIGHT WITH NO PO... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2019

TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE DUE TO A FAULTY TRANSMISSION RADIATOR , RESULTING IN A TOTAL TRANSMISSION REBUILD.

Incident date: May 15, 2019

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN THE MORNING , ABOUT 10 MILES TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY NOT A TREE OR CAR INSIGHT , I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A LOUD POP / I HAD NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS , NOT A TIRE OR ANYTHING I LOOK UP AND SEE MY SUNROOF SHATTERED

Incident date: May 15, 2019

Incident date: Mar 2, 2019

I HAVE REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH CAR STALLING. THEY'VE REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT AND CRANK SHAFT SENSORS BUT IT KEEPS COMING BACK. I KNOW THERE'S A RECALL ON OTHER NISSAN FRONTIERS WITH ECM PROBLEMS AND THINK MINE COULD BE AFFECTED.. IT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE REALL HOWEVER.

Incident date: Mar 8, 2019

TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION COOLER.

Incident date: Mar 8, 2019

TRANSMISSION DAMAGE CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION COOLER.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2019

THE GAS GAUGE MOSTLY SHOWS EMPTY ON A FULL TANK OF GAS AND THE FUEL LIGHT ON THE DASH STAYS LIT. THE DIAGNOSTIC READS P0463, WHICH IS A FUEL LEVEL SENSOR HIGH INPUT CIRCUIT A. SOMETIMES THE FUEL GAUGE WILL READ DIFFERENTLY AS THE TANK GETS CLOSER TO EMPTY. I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED AND THIS WAS THE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2018

TRUCK WOULD NOT CRANK. THE INDICATOR FOR THE GEARS WENT OUT. I WAS AT HOME PARKED WHEN IT WOULD NOT START. HAD A MECHANIC TEST IT. THE TEST INDICATED THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER IS THE PROBLEM. THERE IS TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THE ANTIFREEZE. THIS IS A DEFECT FROM NISSAN.

Incident date: Aug 17, 2018

THE DEALER TOLD ME THE TIMING CHAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A WHIRRING SOUND

Incident date: Feb 2, 2015

RADIATOR/TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO FAIL, HAD TO BE REPLACED

Incident date: Jul 25, 2018

WHEN TRUCK GETS WARM FIRST GEAR START SLIPPING AND HARD TO GET THE TRUCK TO MOVE FLUID LEVELS ARE WHERE THEY SHOULD BE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AT A DRIVE-THRU TOBACCO SHOP

Incident date: Jun 21, 2018

TIMING CHAIN HAS TO BE REPAIRED AT LESS THAN 50,000 MILES. A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST NISSAN WAS JUST COMPLETED ROLAND TELLIS BARON & BUDD ATTORNEYS FOR OWNERS OF NISSAN FRONTIERS IN THE STATES OF CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON WHERE OWNERS ARE TO BE REIMBURSED EXPENSE OF REPLACING FAULTY FRONTIER TIMI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD EMERGING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WENT AWAY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIVE OTHER TIMES WITHIN A TWO WEEK PE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 17, 2018

Incident date: Jan 19, 2018

SPANISH - M NISSAN FRONTIER TIENE PROBLEMAS DE VELOCIDAD LOS MECNICOS ME DICEN QUE SON LOS 4 CATALIZADORES ADEMS LA LUZ DE CHECK INGINE EST PRENDIDA Y TAMBIN LA LUZ DE AIR BAR LLEVA 5 MESES PRENDIDA

Incident date: Jan 19, 2018

SPANISH - M NISSAN FRONTIER TIENE PROBLEMAS DE VELOCIDAD LOS MECNICOS ME DICEN QUE SON LOS 4 CATALIZADORES ADEMS LA LUZ DE CHECK INGINE EST PRENDIDA Y TAMBIN LA LUZ DE AIR BAR LLEVA 5 MESES PRENDIDA

Incident date: Apr 12, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND THEN SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 29, 2018

AFTER STOPPING AND TURNING OFF TRUCK AT AN ALLEY. IT WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND STEPPING ON BRAKE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING IN BUSINESS PARKING LOT, ENGINE STALLED; TRUCK STOPPED LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL; UNABLE TO RESTART THE TRUCK AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND STEPPING ON BRAKE.

Incident date: Apr 9, 2018

VEHICLE SHAKING AND COMPLETE TURN OFF. A/T CONT FUSE BLOWS OUT. KNOWN ISSUE IN INTERNET REGARDING TRANSMISSION AND COOLANT LEAK.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A JERSEY WALL. THE DRIVER WAS TRAPPED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S SON PASSED AWAY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE ... Read more

Crash Fire 1 deaths

Incident date: Apr 4, 2018

MY TRUCK JUST REACHED 80,800 MILES AND IT HAS LOST POWER. I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND IT CAME BACK WITH THE RADIATOR, TRANSMISSION AND THE FUEL PUMP ALL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME I HAD NO WARRANTY ON ANY OF THESE PARTS AS OF 2010 AND THEY QUOTED ME ALMOST $7,000 ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2018

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER

138 manufacturer communications from 95 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
140000 AIR BAGS	8
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	6
020000 SUSPENSION	6
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	5
010000 STEERING	5

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ABS/VDC CAN DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

130000 VISIBILITY

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

160000 STRUCTURE

REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

010000 STEERING

DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

200000 WHEELS

WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

CAN COMMUNICATION a?? NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

020000 SUSPENSION

STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to a loss of CARB certification. These SKUs can no longer be sold as they do not meet CARB standards, but part

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2005-2019 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2005-2019 FRONTIER; HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP SERVICE PART SERVICE INFORMATION The mounting stud diameter for the high-mounted stop lamp service part has changed from 5 mm to a 6 mm. If for any reason the high-mounted stop lamp needs to

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

2005-2019 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make reg

350000 EQUIPMENT

OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

140000 AIR BAGS

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHING INDICATING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE IF YOU CONFIRM The air bag warning light is flashing slowly (repeating 2 seconds ON, 2 seconds OFF). NOTE: If this should occur, the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit is in

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

140000 AIR BAGS

Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE January 5, 2018 The announcement from October 6, 2017 has been revised: - Dealers may now use revised TSB NTB17-070 to resume repair of 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Pl

140000 AIR BAGS

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been revised. No other changes have been made. Discard all previ

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

020000 SUSPENSION

Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign UPDATE October 6, 2017 The announcement from August 15, 2017 has been revised to include: - Claims information for unintended airbag deployment (related to campaign) Temporary

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

042300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended. The APPLIED VEHICLES and CLAIMS INFORMATION sections have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard previous versions

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign Temporary suspension of this campaign on all affected 2004-2006 model year vehicles. Nissan is aware of reprogramming concerns on 2004-2006 models subject to P7318 Air Bag Contro

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Software Update Notice ***** Campaign Update***** Updated software has been released to ASIST at 3:00 PM Central Time to address concerns with some vehicles not being able to complete the reprogramming. Th

140000 AIR BAGS

Air Bag Control Unit Reprogram Voluntary Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is committed to customer satisfaction. Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) in 2004-20

140000 AIR BAGS

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting a voluntary service campaign on certain specific model year 2004- 2011 Titan, and 2005-2011 F

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY PROCEDURE SERVICE INFORMATION When working on the front suspension, use the updated service information in this bulletin along with the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). The updated information in this bulletin

350000 EQUIPMENT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

POWER MOONROOF INITIALIZATION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. The APPPLIED VEHICES section and step 3 on page 3 have been revised. No other changes have been made. Please discard all previous versions.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2005-2015 FRONTIER; MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended to add steps to apply EPT foam to seal the fuel filler pipe and other minor changes made throughout. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies and replacement control valves (valve bodies) now come with blank Transmission Control Modules (TCMs). Blank TCMs come without software and

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

IF YOU CONFIRM: The MIL is ON with DTC P0448 (EVAP canister vent control valve close) stored in the ECM. ACTION: 1. Replace the EVAP canister (canister) and EVAP canister vent control valve (vent control valve). 2. Remove the

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION The purpose of this bulletin is to give Nissan dealers guidelines to help determine if windshield breakage is covered under warranty or is the customer?s responsibility. Nissan North America (NNA) is not responsible for

100000 POWER TRAIN

IF YOU CONFIRM: A remanufactured automatic transmission supplied by ATC Drivetrain is installed in an APPLIED VEHICLE AND CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) is not able to communicate with the TCM through Diagnosis (One System) OR C

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c

130000 VISIBILITY

SERVICE INFORMATION Power moonroof initialization procedures for the Applied Vehicles have been revised. The procedure described in this bulletin differs from the procedure in the Electronic Service Manual (ESM). At a later date and where

200000 WHEELS

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: - Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems - Radio frequency interference causing a "No Da

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

SERVICE INFORMATION After ECM reprogramming, the Calibration Verification Number (CVN) needs to be automatically calculated prior to State emissions testing (also known as Inspection Maintainence, I/M, or SMOG testing depending upon loca

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION When diagnosing possible power steering gear (rack and pinion steering rack, or steering rack) leak issues, it may appear the steering rack is leaking when actually, it?s not. Use this service bulletin to help make a

100000 POWER TRAIN

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul

350000 EQUIPMENT

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

140000 AIR BAGS

IF YOU CONFIRM: Squeal/Squeak noise from the front brakes: While moving forward or reverse, with very light brake application (pedal pressure), after the vehicle has been sitting, typically overnight ("cold" brakes), at speeds less than

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

100000 POWER TRAIN

SERVICE INFORMATION If a customer describes lack of power or poor acceleration, perform the following checks before attempting any repair: * Check for stored DTCs. * Check if the driver is resting their left foot on the brake pedal

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION Related to communication codes U1000, U1001, U1002, U1010: - Always diagnose the communication codes first. - When a module reports a U1000 code, it is typically operating normally; however, there is a communi

350000 EQUIPMENT

SERVICE INFORMATION The specifications for the intake and exhaust valves and valve lifter service parts have been changed. * The valve stem length of both intake and exhaust valve has been increased (Figure 1) and are a direct repl

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS

140000 AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

200000 WHEELS

Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE INFORMATION This TSB is for troubleshooting of CAN Modules with "Diag-On-CAN" Diagnostics. The flow charts below are meant to troubleshoot current CAN DTCs. The flow charts are intended to diagnose one module at a time; repeat th

010000 STEERING

SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into

020000 SUSPENSION

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

010000 STEERING

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P

200000 WHEELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS

020000 SUSPENSION

SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Nissan has decided in the interest of customer satisfaction, to further extend the warranty for the Radiator Assembly on all 2005-10 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN FRONTIER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP, Open , Model Year: 2006

Fuel smell and loss of motive power

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a Petition dated February 5, 2026, requesting an investigation into model year (MY) 2006 Nissan Frontier vehicles. The Petitioner alleges that the vehicle poses an imminent fire hazard due to “[a] powerful and persistent odor of raw gasoline” th... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 2005

Transmission Failures

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed t... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2001

FUEL SPILL DURING REFUELING

NISSAN FRONTIER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NISSAN FRONTIER across all model years (1998, 2026).

104 Total Recalls

4,480 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

199 Reported Crashes

63 Reported Fires

7 Reported Deaths

NISSAN FRONTIER - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	6	View
2025	3	9	View
2024	3	28	View
2023	1	115	View
2022	6	194	View
2021	2	25	View
2020	2	34	View
2019	1	39	View
2018	2	29	View
2017	1	45	View
2016	1	55	View
2015	0	48	View
2014	2	50	View
2013	1	65	View
2012	3	98	View
2011	1	84	View
2010	6	76	View
2009	5	44	View
2008	6	187	View
2007	2	699	View
2006	7	836	View
2005 (current)	6	750
2004	4	89	View
2003	7	92	View
2002	8	152	View
2001	7	155	View
2000	6	224	View
1999	5	106	View
1998	5	146	View

Other NISSAN Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
LEAF	526	1,374	View
ROGUE	457	9,808	View
SENTRA	291	8,185	View
PATHFINDER	267	10,167	View
VERSA	224	4,473	View
TITAN	208	4,415	View
ALTIMA	183	20,085	View
MAXIMA	173	8,847	View

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