2005 Nissan Frontier body problems

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Body · 65,000 miles · VA

Drivers door does not open from the outside only from the inside the temp outside was like 40f

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Body · 200,000 miles · AS

Chassis rust the chassis on the rear of my 2005 nissan frontier is almost broken into pieces

Filed May 31, 2016 · Body · IL

Electrical component mounted overhead in the cab hidden by the headliner is running so hot it has blistered exterior paint above it. Over time the affected area is now about one square foot and is immediately obvious because of paint loss on top of cab just behind top of windshield. We are concerned that this may represent a potential fire hazard.

Filed Jul 2, 2015 · Body, Transmission · 93,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. While attempting to drive, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission failed. While repairing the vehicle, it was discovered that the transmission could not be installed because sections of the subframe were rusted and corroded. No further information was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Filed Nov 24, 2014 · Body · 94,606 miles · VA

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re auto paint chipping-nissan frontier truck (attn: shane clem). *tgw the consumer believed there was a defect in the paint.

Filed Jan 1, 2012 · Body · 83,950 miles · IL

2005 nissan frontier 4x4 crew cab. Poor design of tailgate hinge assembly drivers side, appears that was designed to withstand lighter tailgate. As I understand nissan has redesigned and changed tailgate assembly for 2006 and newer models. My wife was driving the truck and noticed the vehicle following came to a complete stop since the tailgate on my truck was dragging on the road and held partially still connected to truck body with cable assembly. Hinge appeared cracked and pulled from body of truck. Tailgate was always in locked position since we have issues with thieves in our area and was still in locked position when I took it out of truck bed. Obviously at higher speeds the failure of the hinge assembly could compromise the safety of following vehicles in the event the tailgate became removed and fell off onto roadway.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Body · 45,000 miles · CT

The cab truck body mount has 6 large washers holding the cab to the truck. While the truck was parked and running 3 of the washers broke off. Not sure if the weld failed or what caused them to break loose. Will the cab stay on the truck? The truck was parked I heard the bang and looked on the passenger side to find the washers right behind the front passenger tire. Ever heard of this happening? I can't wait to hear an excuse from the dealer as to why that happened. Contact me anytime!!!

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Body · FL

My 2005 nissan frontier tailgate hinges have repeatedly failed on me. The cables have been able to keep the tailgate from ending up in the road, so as to not pose a threat to other drivers.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Body · FL

The tailgate on my 2005 nissan frontier le 2wd pickup truck continually comes off it's hinges even after being secured by forcefully closing, and at times, slamming, the tailgate shut. This defect has caused the tailgate to come off it's hinges and is a safety risk to other drivers who are behind me, as it can cause great bodily harm, serious injury, or even death if it ever entirely fell off. Because of this defect, I lock the tailgate in an attempt that it is securely closed.

Filed Nov 30, 2008 · Body, Locks · 27,850 miles · NC

Tailgate busted brackets. I have a 2005 frontier crew cab with 28000 miles. This was bought brand new. I use this vehicle for trips and hunting. No hauling, construction or other heavy use. My 4 wheeler was hauled in it about 6 times. We drove to the mountains and just finished unloading our luggage. I went to close the gate and it wouldn't close, upon investigating the drivers side hinge had cracks and the passenger side was cracked. My truck was out of warranty by 60 days when I showed the dealer service person. They said they never saw anything like it before, even asked how big the deer was I put on the gate, and if someone was standing on it? I asked if they were serious, as this gate should support 1000 pounds! Anyway I wa lucky that nissan agreed to replace the 2 cracked brackets on the body, the 2 brackets on the gate and a 3rd bracket I wasn't even aware of until the dealer stated he had to order it in before it could be repaired correctly. Anyway like I stated, this vehicle is used for easy applications and the gate used very little. Sounds and looked like a bad design imho.