2005 Nissan Frontier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
17 -19 City / 21 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
154 -265
Seats
4 -5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle carlos B
Cheap to keep up, low mileage
Nissan would be a reliable truck great mileage
accountCircle Cheryl C
Love our Nissan Frontier, it is perfect!
I love my Nissan, Frontier. We drive it everywhere we go. We bought it because we wanted a truck, but also needed extra space for the family, so it has worked out perfectly for our family. It uses a minimum amount of gas so we drive it on long trips as well as the short ones. It is very comfortable for our family of 4.
accountCircle Melissa M
Great pick-up, nice family vehicle, comfortable, good gas mileage, and overall great buy
We have been pleasantly surprised at how much we love our Nissan Frontier. We are a family of four and we all fit in it nicely. We have taken it on a long trip and the gas mileage was good. The trip was comfortable for all of us.
accountCircle James T
All around solid dependable truck.
Its a crew cab, plenty of room, has a six cylinder six speed manual transmission, gets great gas mileage for a truck, not the greatest in the winter snow, but it is a very dependable truck, I will have another someday when this needs replaced. I am up to 205000 miles and still running strong.
accountCircle Pamela R
Never broken down of given any trouble!
My Nissan Frontier is extremely reliable. I believe it will last me my lifetime and will be the only vehicle I will ever won. It rides very smoothly, comfortably, and drives very easily. The Air Conditioner cools in seconds and keeps the cabin like and ice box. It is a great truck and tough too!
accountCircle Victor R
Dependable and powerful durable.
Great gas saver. Runs great. A lot of power. Comfortable seats. Not too big and not too small. Easy to find parking. The only problem I have had is the catalytic converters. Ac works great. Do not like that a kid's car seat cannot be strapped properly. Engine when maintained stays clean and does not breakdown. Windows are electric.
accountCircle Debra C
Nissan. The best truck I have ever owned. Very reliable since 2005 for me.
My truck has been the best truck that I have ever owned. Not many problems. Battery a couple of times and tune ups. Oil changes, windshield wipers don't last long. But all in all it goes every time I want to go somewhere. The seats are comfortable and just enough room for two people and enough space to carry a load in the bed of the truck. Heater and cooler works great. It does not have a lot of power to get it up long hill. But it gets u there with some down shifting. Works pretty good in snow. But forget hills. I love my truck and I recommend it to everyone.
accountCircle Sara B
Loyalty, reliability, awesome.
My Honda has been great. Maintain it and it will last for years. It ha 160k mileage. Very reliable. Perfect family car. Maintain and she will be loyal.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Haley S
The truck runs but is easily damaged.
I've had to replace the transmission, the tailgate, the radiator, I've had to fix oil leaks. I also have very high mileage on my truck so that could also be cause for all the damage.
accountCircle steve b
Roomy, comfortable riding truck with enough cargo space to carry items
I like the cargo space in the bed and the seats are roomy enough for passengers. I like that it is paid off! I also like the off road ability the truck has
accountCircle brian C
It's a nice truck and it drives very nice.
I like the size of the truck. It is very roomy.
accountCircle Laura S
It is a decent, inexpensive, and reliable vehicle.
The body style of the frontier has barely changed in the past 15 years. As far as performance is concerned, it has been reliable since I have owned it given regular maintenance and normal wear and tear.
accountCircle Vic F
Very dependable, and am always being asked if I wood like to sell it.
Good performance, very reliable, comfortable for my usage, not that many issues pertaining to problems, leaks every now or than.

Nissan Frontier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XE
154 HP 22-22 MPG 4 Seats
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SE
265 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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LE
265 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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Nismo
265 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Nissan Frontier Owner Reviews

4.34
29 Reviews
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5 stars 55%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 3%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Cheryl C on March 27, 2021
Love our Nissan Frontier, it is perfect!
I love my Nissan, Frontier. We drive it everywhere we go. We bought it because we wanted a truck, but also needed extra space for the family, so it has worked out perfectly for our family. It uses a minimum amount of gas so we drive it on long trips as well as the short ones. It is very comfortable for our family of 4.
accountCircle James T on January 26, 2021
All around solid dependable truck.
Its a crew cab, plenty of room, has a six cylinder six speed manual transmission, gets great gas mileage for a truck, not the greatest in the winter snow, but it is a very dependable truck, I will have another someday when this needs replaced. I am up to 205000 miles and still running strong.
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Ranks #3 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2005 Nissan Frontier has an average owner rating of 4.70 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 8 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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4.34

Ranks #2 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Nissan Frontier has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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24 MPG

Is The 2005 Nissan Frontier A Good Car?

Yes! I ADORE MY NISSAN! It is great on gas mileage! We've had hardly any problems or huge auto repair bills!
Michelle S.
Yes it fits all of my needs and is very reliable. I've never had a problem with it. The 4WD works amazing.
Lillian M.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Nissan Frontier?

It is very reliable! We have had no major problems at all! We make sure we get a monthly service check up. So we have had no major issues at all
Robert C.
It is very reliable. The only problems I've had are plastic pieces in the interior breaking. It also has a bad timing chain housing piece
Dana S.

Is The 2005 Nissan Frontier A Good Value?

As of now most dealers have them listed between 7-9 thousand dollars depending on mileage and conditions of automobile
Cheryl P.
It’s probably around 25-30,000. It is great value for what you get. This truck can take you anywhere.
Kenneth E.

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Frequently Asked Questions

2005 Nissan Frontier: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: You'll want to use a full synthetic 5W-30 engine oil for the 2005 Nissan Frontier regardless of the engine that You have. But the 2.5 L will takeS5.2 quarts of oil while the 4.0 L V6 need 5.4 quarts. Nissan...

How much oil does the 2005 Nissan Frontier take?

Answer: Whether or not You are doing Your own lube job on Your 2005 Nissan Frontier, it's good to know that this truck takeS5.4 quarts of oil with filter. If You are doing Your own change, then be aware that this is...

How many catalytic converters does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have?

Answer: The 2005 Nissan Frontier has 2 catalytic converters. You will come into many problems with an engine. There could be excessive oil use, requiring the oil to be replaced sooner than expected. A really serious...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety