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2005 Nissan Frontier electrical system problems

The 2005 Nissan Frontier has 42 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

42

Electrical System complaints

6%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 NISSAN FRONTIER. AFTER THE DRIVER PARKED THE VEHICLE, SMOKE EMITTED UNDER THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS PLUG CONNECTED TO THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 17, 2016 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2005 Nissan Frontier have?

NHTSA has 42 complaints about the 2005 Nissan Frontier electrical system — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.