2005 Nissan Frontier: won't start

Filed Aug 26, 2018 · Transmission · 197,000 miles · LA

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.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Driver assistance · 98,111 miles · NV

As I was driving, my 05 nissan frontier stalled, shut down and lost all power. It took a while for it to restart and it was a very dangerous situation as I was almost rear ended on the 2 lane road in henderson, nv. I am obviously petrtified to drive so I began to to research this situation. Just for the hell of it, I tried to start the next morning and it didn't start. After a few hours, however, it started. Just to make sure, I had my starter and battery looked at and was told they were fine, but I was told it could be the ECM relay. This was recalled in 2011 and I had it changed out at henderson nissan. I also replaced the ECM relay last week to make sure the part didn't go bad, but the vehicle was still stalling and intermittently starting. Upon more research I found that different types of nissans were having the same problem. The titans, exterras, and pathfinders. Lots of older models, but even new vehicles that were just purchased from the dealership. I proceeded to henderson nissan and described what was happening and wad told it was the ipdm unit. I also spoke with certified mechanics and they said the same thing. I purchased the parts. This is a huge safety issue. If one of these vehicles ever stalls and loses power on a busy highway or road the aftermath can be deadly for the owner of the nissan and their passengers and other innocent drivers on the road. This serious condition can cause bodily harm, and even death. I was lucky I wasn't in an accident the day it happened to me, I truly thank god! I fully believe that all nissan's should be recalled and have the new ipdm unit installed as I hear the the original ipdm unit was designed improperly. The newer updated model is slightly different in appearance, and fits the titan as well. This is so serious, and nissan knows that it should have this recalled.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Transmission · IN

Transmission started to shudder at around 45 miles an hour. Drove the vehicle home and parked it in the driveway. Went out to start vehicle next day and it would not crank. Had vehicle towed to dealership and had it diagnosed and found out that the radiator had an internal rupture which caused antifreeze to contaminate the transmission fluid causing the TCM module to fail along with damage to internal parts. The repair is estimated at about $5300.00. Since the problem was diagnosed, I learned that nissan has known about the problem for years but no notification was sent to me warning me of the problem. Despite nissans knowledge of the problem, the company has recently refused to cover the cost of the repair.

Filed May 2, 2015 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MO

With no warning the truck would not start, and just stopped working. We hooked it up to the code reader and did some research online. What we found was really troubling. We bit the bullet and paid to have it towed to the dealer. The dealer looked it over and said that the radiator contaminated the transmission causing a failure in both. They would have to replace the transmission, all the seals and hoses, the radiator and the computer. These repairs were quoted to be $8,000. We just bought the truck which is worth $11,000 and now we are hit with an $8,000 repair bill? This is a major manufacturer failure and was already part of a class action settlement, but since you had to be a part of the class action suit before we even owned the truck we are just out of luck? Nissan needs to buy this truck at full value from us, instead they are trying to take us for another $8,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 78,000 miles · ID

Clutch break band solenoid failed. Lost all power to my vehicle and would not start again. $1000 for the part $400 for the labor $100 for transmission fluid.

Filed Dec 29, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 107,900 miles · TX

Passing other vehicle on I-45 towards downtown at approximately 70 MPH the engine experienced intermittent stalling. I was in danger to crash others with problems to get our of the high speed lines. At that moment the engine totally stalled ,. Finally I was able to reach the extreme right line and pull out waiting for a complete stop. I tried to restart the engine but no help. I did not believe it but wanted be sure that no lack of fuel was the origin because I already had the problem with fuel sending unit problem which do not work properly to accurately show how much fuel is on the fuel tank. I got some extra fuel. We returned and poured the 1 gallon can , then I tried to star the engine. It cranked but no starting. I called my insurance requesting towing service . I tried two more times and after that the engine started roughly and hesitating. After 2 minutes and stabilized I decided to continue. I called my insurance company to cancel the towing service . Decided to continue on I-45 but on the extreme right hand side line. I arrived home with no other issues and after parking on my driveway, shut down the engine, then I tried to restart it but nothing . Only cranking good but no starting at all. Finally after some like 10 seconds of cranking, the engine hesitated but started. I took it to autozone , they scanned it and gave me the codes p043 for the failed fuel sendin unit ( fuel level sensor ) and the code p0335 which is problem with the circuit or signal or sensor crankshaft. I made search to find it and today, sunday 29, after several hours, finally removed and replaced it. After this the truck starts very good as usually before the stalling experiences. Cost was some like 23 dollar but the risk in what I was and exposing others has no price. Is necessary to have a crash or fatal results for you to consider this a recall to protect others?

Filed Jul 6, 2013 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · TX

On july 5th, 2013 my wife was on highway i45 in north direction and after fm1960 the vehicle engine hesitated and died. She was able to safely pull the truck from first line on left to the last on right ( highway with total 4 lines maybe). And then to the emergency line . Brakes and steering control became harder than normal and she was scared of losing control of vehicle. Some body else picked me up at herman memorial hospital at the woodlands and we went to meet her. We tried several times and the engine cranked but no start. My final diagnostic was probable she ran out of gas even when the fuel gauge was showing almost half tank. We went to get one gallon to the gas station, poured on the truck and at the second try it started. In the way back we filled the fuel tank . The fuel gun at gas station stopped automatically but the gauge indicated less than half tank. This was a scary experience that could result in a serious accident with also serious consequences. I called today july 6, 2013 to nissan service at tom peackock in i45 and they checked my VIN # saying that no warranty applies to fix it. They said nobody was able at the moment to check the price of fuel sending unit which suspected be faulty. An estimate of cost of repair is around $600 , the person on the phone said. I will call back this coming monday to re-verify this issue and the part availability. I submit this because I consider it a safety to customer and other people issue . I have read about recalls on this item but nissan answer was a negative or denied request to proceed as a recall issue. The fuel gauge is not reliable and I think is not an option to have it operative in any vehicle.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Transmission · 280,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no assistance was provided. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 280,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2011 · Electrical · 11,000 miles · AZ

I owns a 2005 nissan frontier. When I attempted to start my vehicle it would not start. After several attempts and still would not start, I waited a few minutes. While I waited I check with the fuse box and check the terminal wires. Then I was able to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed her that the vehicle was not included in any related recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 11000 and the current mileage was 11500.

Filed Jan 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MA

I have a 2005 nissan frontier, I received a recall notice at 95,000 miles for the fuel gauge not working properly, problem is they only warranty the part to 75000 miles. The issue didn't start until 90,0000 miles.

Filed Nov 19, 2010 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 nissan frontier. When she attempted to start the vehicle it would not start. After several attempts, she waited a few minutes and she was able to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed her that the vehicle was not included in any related recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Electrical · 68,238 miles · WI

2005 frontier ran out of gas due to defective sensor. Took into dealer and the dealer held car hostage until diagnosticfee was paid. Told it was a defective ipdm. Looked around and this is a common problem dealership understands. Truck broke down while driving and would not start major safety issue.