2005 Nissan Frontier Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 3%of 532 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,651miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 3% of the 532 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,651 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After 2 and a half months of fighting with Nissan consumer affairs, Nissan has basically told me they do not care about me or the other people affected by this issue or their safety. As sad as it sounds its going to take someone getting killed because of this issue before they open their eyes.”
NHTSA complaint #11044241, filed 2017-11, 91,000 miles“I was driving on kingery highway in villa park when I stopped for traffic. When I tried to accelerate after the traffic was moving, the lights on the dashboard turned on and the truck would only accelerate to less than 1 MPH. This could have caused a serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10564501, filed 2014-02, 100,000 miles“The 2005 Nissan Frontier nismo 4x4 that I was driving started slipping and missing causing my engine to shut down while driving. The engine became very jumpy and could not be controlled. Had there been other people on the road, there could have been a very serious accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10513283, filed 2013-05, 147,000 miles“2 months ago I had a leak in the radiator and I fixed it. Then after that I start having problem with the transmission. The speed does not change immediately and when it change you feel like some has pushed you from the back. And now the car does not drive anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10555483, filed 2013-12, 120,000 miles“On my truck I experienced a sudden loss in power and throttle response while driving without warning, as the transmission failed to shift gears properly. After spending $100 for a diagnostic from a mechanic it was found that my transmission cooler reservoir is leaking in my radiator and caused cross contamination between my antifreeze and atf. The antifreeze is getting into my transmission and boiling once the transmission reaches operating temperatures. …”
NHTSA complaint #10620666, filed 2014-08, 102,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 9 | 14% |
| 2022 | 13 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 7% |
| 2013 | 4 | 8% |
| 2012 | 5 | 6% |
| 2011 | 4 | 6% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2005 Nissan Frontier
262 complaintsFuel system
160 complaintsEngine cooling
106 complaintsEngine
80 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBody and structure
17 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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