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2005 Nissan Frontier

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Frontier years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Nissan Frontier are substantially higher than the model-year median of 64.

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532Owner complaints

Model-year median: 64

3Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

Other model years Selected year
124
200277
200366
2004532
2005617
2006520
2007136
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Power Train
262Fuel System, Gasoline
119Engine And Engine Cooling
106Engine
80Electrical System
38
All reported categories
Fuel/propulsion System
25Fuel System, Other
18Structure
17Vehicle Speed Control
15Air Bags
14Unknown Or Other
14Steering
5Electronic Stability Control (esc)
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4Suspension
4Exterior Lighting
3Service Brakes
3Tires
3Equipment
2Visibility
2Wheels
2Parking Brake
1Seats
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

479 reports with mileage · 53 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 262 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 106 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports8 fire reports9 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

119 reports
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62,000 miles · May 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

HAVE A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER WITH APPROX. 62,000 MILES. WENT TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND WHEN DONE NOTICED THE GAUGE DID NOT GO UP AT ALL. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. AS I DROVE THE GAUGE SLOWLY WENT UP TO FULL AND THE DTE READING ADJUSTED TO THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE TO EMPTY. EVENTUALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER D…

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HAVE A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER WITH APPROX. 62,000 MILES. WENT TO FILL THE GAS TANK AND WHEN DONE NOTICED THE GAUGE DID NOT GO UP AT ALL. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON. AS I DROVE THE GAUGE SLOWLY WENT UP TO FULL AND THE DTE READING ADJUSTED TO THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE TO EMPTY. EVENTUALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR A FEW DAYS. FILLED THE TANK AGAIN AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. CHECKED ON LINE AND SEEN THAT ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. HAVE NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER YET. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10330503

Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE AND SENDING UNIT ARE DEFECTIVE BOTH HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY NISSAN TWICE AND BOTH CONTINUE TO FAIL ON A WEAKLY BASIS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL ON THE INTERSTATE WILE THE GAUGE READS A HALF TANK NISSAN REFUSES TO FIX SINCE THE TRUCK IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10327871

44,350 miles · Apr 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT/SENSOR. I WENT ONLINE TO X.NISSANHELP.COM AFTER PERFORMING A SEARCH, I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM ARE: 2005-2007 FRONTIERS, XT…

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FUEL TANK LEVEL GAUGE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT/SENSOR. I WENT ONLINE TO X.NISSANHELP.COM AFTER PERFORMING A SEARCH, I CAME ACROSS MANY OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM ARE: 2005-2007 FRONTIERS, XTERRAS, AND PATHFINDERS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE WITH SO MANY OTHERS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE NOT KNOWING THE CORRECT LEVEL OF FUEL IN YOUR VEHICLE. SOMEONE COULD RUN OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND PUT THEIR LIVE OR SOMEONE ELSE'S IN JEOPARDY. THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING AROUND APPROX. 39,000 TO 50,000 MILEAGE ON ODOMETER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10327763

145,000 miles · Apr 22, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

1. WHEN I FILL MY ,2005 NISSAN FRONTIER XE ,UP WITH GAS OR IT IS TO LOW ON GAS MY FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 MODEL. 2. THE FAILURE IS WITH MY FUEL SENDING UNIT. IT OCCURS ALL THE TIME. IT PROHIBITS ME FROM READING MY GAS LEVEL. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY NISSAN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM…

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1. WHEN I FILL MY ,2005 NISSAN FRONTIER XE ,UP WITH GAS OR IT IS TO LOW ON GAS MY FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2006 MODEL. 2. THE FAILURE IS WITH MY FUEL SENDING UNIT. IT OCCURS ALL THE TIME. IT PROHIBITS ME FROM READING MY GAS LEVEL. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE BY NISSAN TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE PART I NEED TO FIX IT CANNOT BE PURCHASED THROUGH THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY SAY THE UNIT IS ON RESTRICTION DUE TO THE RECALL ON THE 2006 MODEL. THIS SAME PART IS COVERED IN THE 2006 RECALL BUT NOT FOR THE 2005 MODEL AND NO ONE CAN ANSWER WHY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10327079

78,000 miles · Apr 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD ONLY READ ACCURATE LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL TO CAPACITY. HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, HE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD READ INACCURATE FUEL LEVELS INTERMITTENTLY. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR WOULD ONLY READ ACCURATE LEVELS WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FULL TO CAPACITY. HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE HOWEVER WHEN CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER, HE WAS ADVISED HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V092000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OTHER POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE VEHICLES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.

NHTSA ODI #10325749

52,000 miles · Apr 14, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER FILING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR ALSO WOULD NOT ADJUST TO SHOW AN ACCURATE READING OF FUEL LEVELS AND REMAINED ON EMPTY. AFTER CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY ONE-FOURTH OF GASOLINE, THE FU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER FILING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR ALSO WOULD NOT ADJUST TO SHOW AN ACCURATE READING OF FUEL LEVELS AND REMAINED ON EMPTY. AFTER CONSUMING APPROXIMATELY ONE-FOURTH OF GASOLINE, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR THEN BEGAN TO READ FUEL LEVELS. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

NHTSA ODI #10325708

40,000 miles · Apr 12, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, Gasoline

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING AT ANY SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL TANK REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT THE OWNER EXPENSE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILUR…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING AT ANY SPEED BEING TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE FUEL TANK REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AT THE OWNER EXPENSE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V075000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: AUXILIARY TANK). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 87,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/23/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE RADIATOR FLUID LEAKED INTO THE TRANSMISSION AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT IT HAPPENED UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE DIDN'T OVERHEAT, THERE WAS NO EXTERNAL LEAK OR ODOR. ONCE THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IT WAS TOO LATER. UPDATED 03/09/11

NHTSA ODI #10325197

58,925 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STATING: CODE P0463 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR MALFUNCTION) PROBLEM JUST STARTED. HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED

NHTSA ODI #10323549

46,000 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

NISSAN 2005 FRONTIER FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILURE. THIS CAUSED IMPROPER READINGS ON THE FUEL GAUGE. WHY WERE 2006 > RECALLED AND NOT 2005! REPLACED SENDING UNIT .

NHTSA ODI #10323474

60,000 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ADDED GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE COMPLAINT…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ADDED GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 60,000. UPDATED 6/3/10 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS GAUGE READS JUST BELOW 1/2 TANK. UPDATED 06/17/10*JB

NHTSA ODI #10323444

Official recalls

3

10V517000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Oct 28, 2010

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE DIODE MOLDING WHICH CAUSES SILICON OXIDE TO DEVELOP ON THE ECM RELAY CONTACT DUE TO ARCING.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

08V690000 · Air Bags:frontal

Dec 29, 2008

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION BY MAIL AND WILL RECEIVE A STICKER TO PLACE IN THEIR WARRANTY BOOKLET EXPLAINING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

06V092000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Mar 30, 2006

ON 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 TETHER TO BE STRETCHED TO THE POINT OF UNSCREWING THE FUEL FILLER CAP.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN A FUEL SPILL WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CAP TETHER PIN ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

DP12004 · Transmission Failures

Opened Jun 11, 2012 · Closed Oct 22, 2016

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train; Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm); Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines; Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Additional source detail variants (5)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.

Power Train

On February 29, 2012 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter petitioning the agency to conduct a defect investigation into MY 2005-2010 Nissan Pathfinder, Frontier, and Xterra vehicles [the subject vehicles] for automatic transmission failures related to failed transmission coolers.NHTSA conducted a comprehensive review of data related to this subject. Our report, documenting this review, is available in the document file for this defect petition.It will also be published in the Federal Register. Of the 2,505 referenced complaints, 638 relate to a potential hazard (unable to maintain speed, no motive power, engine stall) and 1,867 concern customer satisfaction issues including, but not limited to, repair cost, vehicle shudder and shake, and engine overheating.Taking into account the allocation of agency resources and priorities and the likelihood that additional investigation would result in a finding that an unreasonable risk to highway safety exists, we conclude that further investigation is not warranted and deny the petition.ODI Complaint ID numbers are referenced on the next page.