2005 Nissan Frontier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 160about this part
- Share
- 30%of 532 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 160 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 30% of the 532 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Safety recall fuel sensor sending unit - our vehicle is in impeccable shape and garaged with 53,000 miles - warranty/recall on issue. Nissan will not fix this safety issue. Fuel sensor malfunction. Also happened on our 2006 Nissan pathfinder and was covered. Full tank of gas reads empty.”
NHTSA complaint #11045230, filed 2017-11, 53,000 miles“I brought my truck into the Nissan dealer after transmission problems. Nissan acknowledged that there is a known defect with the 2005 Frontier that causes cross contamination between the radiator and transmission. Despite only being 6k over the 80k free repair, I had to pay $2500 out of pocket for deductible. This seems unreasonable as it is a known defect affecting 2005-2009 frontiers and xterras.”
NHTSA complaint #10523376, filed 2013-07, 86,852 miles“We own a 2005 Nissan Frontier le king cab. Our gas hand does not work and the service engine soon light is constantly on. This is our third Nissan king cab with this problem. Apparently it is not covered under warranty and is quite expensive to fix. I feel there should be a recall. If we do not get warranty help with this problem, it will be the last Nissan for us.”
NHTSA complaint #10399413, filed 2011-05, 50,000 miles“At around 48 or 49 thousand miles, my 2005 Nissan Frontier service engine soon light came on. Also, my fuel gage failed. I took my truck for scheduled emissions test and the truck failed. The diagnostic trouble code came up po463 fuel level sensor failure . Told by dealer that it was a 650 to 900 dollar repair and that there was no recall at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10328183, filed 2010-04, 48,000 miles“Gasoline gauge not working properly in my 2005 Nissan Frontier truck. Every time I fuel up, the gas gauge is stuck at low and rises to the full mark about 3 days later and check engine light is always on because of the malfunctioning gas gauge. Nissan has offered 5yr/70,000 comprehensive warranty, but my truck is over 70k.”
NHTSA complaint #10384430, filed 2011-02, 83,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V092000Mar 30, 2006On 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…Covers: Nissan Frontier 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10208950Feb 4, 2022MIL ON WITH DTC P0448 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10174414Apr 24, 20202005-2019 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.
- 10152514Nov 28, 2018NISSAN; 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…
- 10144513Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; 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…
- 10144508Aug 16, 2018NISSAN; 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…
- 10109214Mar 20, 2017NISSAN; 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…
- 10192740Feb 19, 2016IF 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…
- 10032627Nov 30, 2010Nissan: fuel gauge issues and/or dtc p0461/2/3. The fuel gauge is erratic, inaccurate, or inoperative. The mil is on with dtc p0461, p0462, or p0463 stored in self diagnosis…
- 10019625Mar 30, 2006Squeak from fuel pump.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 8 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 200 | 38% |
| 2006 | 251 | 41% |
| 2005 | 160 | 30% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 25 | 20% |
| 2001 | 33 | 25% |
| 2000 | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Frontier
262 complaintsEngine cooling
106 complaintsEngine
80 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology