2005 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 119 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Frontier, 22% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,933 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (45% of reports).
- 119fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 57,933median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $770typical repair cost reported by owners
- 49%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 53 of 119 complaints (45%)
- Sending unit: mentioned in 43 of 119 complaints (36%)
- Service engine: mentioned in 28 of 119 complaints (24%)
- Level sensor: mentioned in 15 of 119 complaints (13%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2005 Nissan Frontier at $770, and half of them between $470 and $930.
Based on 17 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 108 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 119 complaints, 1 a fire.
Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Frontier | 1 | 9% | 275 |
| 2022 Frontier | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% | 5,455 |
| 2009 Frontier | 4 | 11% | 45,000 |
| 2008 Frontier | 3 | 2% | 45,123 |
| 2007 Frontier | 113 | 22% | 52,500 |
| 2006 Frontier | 174 | 28% | 51,000 |
| 2005 Frontier | 119 | 22% | 57,933 |
| 2004 Frontier | 7 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2003 Frontier | 13 | 17% | 84,854 |
| 2002 Frontier | 12 | 10% | 94,800 |
| 2001 Frontier | 25 | 19% | 86,000 |
| 2000 Frontier | 19 | 10% | 94,000 |
| 1999 Frontier | 7 | 9% | 109,115 |
| 1998 Frontier | 4 | 3% | 117,527 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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.
Risk: This may result in a fuel spill which in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2005 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to fuel sending unit problem. *smd the consumer stated the fuel sending unit should be replaced by nissan, regardless of what month the vehicle was manufactured. The consumer stated it was obvious the same part was used on vehicles throughout the…
Driving on highway around 9 pm at 65 mph. The engine stopped i was able to pull off the highway and come to a safe stop. I had run out of fuel ,the fuel gauge indicated 1/8 tank of fuel left. The check engine light came on. I got fuel and drove it home. Hooked the truck to a scanner code p0463 fuel…
My nissan frontier truck's "check engine soon" light appeared. The warning was dtc p0463. It corresponds with nissan's technical bulletin el07-027b, reference ntb07-069b. Nissan extended the warranty to 9/24/11 and 72,000 miles or less. My vehicle's mileage is at 32,500 miles. Nissan recognized…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Nissan Frontiers have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 119 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Nissan Frontier (22% of the 532 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,933 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
Owners report a typical cost of $770 (half paid between $470 and $930), from 17 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Nissan Frontier?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 53 of 119 complaints, followed by “sending unit” (43).
Other 2005 Nissan Frontier problems
See all 2005 Nissan Frontier problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Frontier years.