2005 Nissan Frontier Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 532 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 1% of the 532 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,208 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I opened the hood of my 2005 Nissan Frontier to check the battery, and when I closed it the hood latch fell off. As a result I was not able to evacuate for 2 mandatory hurricane evacuations. The first evacuation was for hurricane gustav which caused little or no damage in my area; the second evacuation was for hurricane ike from which my area is still recovering. I took my truck to three body shops to get bids for repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250021, filed 2008-11, 92,000 miles“I have a complaint about the 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup truck. The tailgate does not seal up, in fact there is a gap of over one (1) inch between the bed of the truck and the tailgate when the tail gate is closed. There is also a gap of about a half inch on each side of the tailgate and the sides of the truck bed. I think this is a safety hazard not to me but to any car that should be following me if I were carrying a load of dirt, sand, or gravel in the bed of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158735, filed 2006-05, 1 miles“The lower hinge on my 2005 Nissan Frontier king cab pick up broke for the second time. The first time, it was replaced under warranty at 18,050 miles and the mileage at the second occurrence is 38, 567. I have also seen that many others are having very similar issues with these tailgates. If this hinge was to break while the vehicle is traveling, it is conceivable that the tailgate could fall off of the vehicle and/or fall off from one side. This could pose a significant hazard to the vehicles behind and/or to the vehicle itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269107, filed 2009-05, 38,567 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10250203, filed 2008-11, 27,850 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10051767Apr 3, 2013Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Frontier
262 complaintsFuel system
160 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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