2005 Nissan Frontier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 532 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 1% of the 532 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving at a speed of 60-65 on the highway my 2005 Nissan Frontier feels like the transmission slips out of gear and starts to grind. This occurs only under acceleration and I do not mean hard acceleration. I am simply at a cruising speed on the highway and trying to simply maintain a speed and the noise occurs daily. I am not positive that the noise is coming from the transmission because I am no mechanic, but the sound is a grinding sound which means it is a gear grinding somewhere. I took the vehicle to a Nissan dealer three times and all I was told is that the transmission is okay. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485837, filed 2012-11, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated that while changing the rear brakes, he noticed a massive amount of grease in the rear drum. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the rear axle seal would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10534259, filed 2013-08, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Frontier. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact encountered a bump in the road. The vehicle began to pull towards the right direction without assistance. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10e019000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower arm). The authorized dealer was notified to schedule an appointment for the recall remedy repair. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 11/05/10. Updated 11/23/10”
NHTSA complaint #10348291, filed 2010-08“The contact owned a 2005 Nissan Frontier. The contact was driving 55 MPH during rainy weather when she unexpectantly lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was flipped several times before crashing into a ditch. The police arrived to assist and a report was filed. One passenger sustained a lower back injury. Another passenger sustained shallow cuts to the arms, face and chest. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced NHTSA recall campaign id number: 10e019000, suspension: front: control arm: lower arm and stated she believed the recall was the cause of the failure. …”
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Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 10% |
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2012 | 3 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 6% |
| 2003 | 10 | 13% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 19 | 15% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology