CarComplaints.com Notes: In a very limited selection on small pickup trucks, the Frontier is one of the best options except -- and I cannot emphasize this enough -- for one problem that makes it an avoid-at-all-costs pain in you know what: the radiator ruptures and leaks coolant into the transmission, killing it. Such a buzzkill.

This problem affects most 2005-2008 (and maybe beyond) Frontiers.

5.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,400
Average Mileage:
92,150 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace (4 reports)
2005 Nissan Frontier exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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2005 Nissan Frontier Owner Comments

problem #4

May 072013

Frontier 4.0L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,766 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Nissan will not correct their mistake and this is my first and last Nissan. I will tell as many people as I can about my experience with Nissan and advise to stay away...

- ramos31.gorilla, Raeford, NC, US

problem #3

Feb 012013

Frontier SE V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,800 miles

Dealer estimate $709 for the part (with core additional $150 without), $550 for labor. Check engine light won't go out. They say the warranty ended at 80,000 miles. However it seems the problem is really common around 90,000+ miles. Go figure!

- linwood, Durham, NC, US

problem #2

Nov 032011

Frontier 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles

Check Engine light came on, was told by dealership that it is 1 of the 2 catalytic converters and will cost 1400 to replace.

- Joel S., Ringgold, GA, US

problem #1

May 142008

Frontier LE 4.0L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles

Catalytic converter engine light came on shop said I need to replace them... costs a fortune decided to put it off.

- Justin R., Denver, CO, US

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