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2005 Nissan Frontier consumer reviews

$15,600–$16,650 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Frontier Nissan
(43 reviews)
72% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 3.8
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Lots of power for a small truck!

Love the 4WD option and the quad cab seating. It has excellent handling in inclement weather conditions and usually met my daily needs. Great little workhorse!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nissan Frontier

This is the best car or truck I have ever owned. It is even better than the 1994 Pathfinder I owned before it and the Pathfinder was a wonderful vehicle itself. I don't see myself owning anything but a Nissan, and particularly their trucks, for the forseeable future. I have been very satisfied with all NISSAN service and products.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Rough riding but good looking truck

I bought this car just slightly used with around 20k miles on it so have owned it for over 12 years and have driven it over 120k miles. The good: I love the look of this truck although mine is black and I'll never buy a black car or truck again. Also good, the 4WD and this model is the crew cab which I feel has a lot of room inside and in the back seat for 4-5 good sized adults. I like the engine too with 6 cylinders and 5 speed automatic. I have the resin bed which has held up extremely well. The bad: VERY rough riding truck with leaf springs in the back which is typical back then but you feel every bump on the road, not a smooth ride at all. Also, there were a few recalls which thankfully were covered and the truck is starting to rust out and not long for the road at this point in 2018 but it is over 13 years old now with 150k miles on it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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'05 Frontier SE

Awesome truck. Comfortable. Rugged. Power. This is the most solid, comfortable truck I have owned. This is the most comfortable truck, to just sit in and drive, I have owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really fun to drive.

This has more room than my SUV. Powerful little V6. Sits high and comfortable. There is secret storage everywhere, back seats fold forward or up to make more room. There is plenty of cargo space in the bed for hauling smaller furniture, debris or recreational toys likes bikes. Overall fun to drive and dependable.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable, no issues.Needed larger truck.

Drives great. Very dependable. No issues. Just needed to get larger truck to pull new camper. Clean title. Hard to find this kind of truck used and in great condition.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle, always reliable

Love this truck would definitely buy the generation! Drove it approximately 80 miles a day, never problem. Nice smooth ride, dry or wet. Had tough look to it, always getting compliments for a mid-size truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I had one for a work truck for 12 years

Truck never let me down. Put 275,000 miles on it and still running. v6 engine has lots of power. If it overheats truck will shut itself off to keep from damaging engine.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck

Comfortable and roomy for a light truck. Cons would be a stiff ride and cabin noise is average for a truck. Towing a boat has never caused any concern or problems. Only very minor mechanical issues over 155,000 miles (the occasional sender unit or sensor that has gone bad).

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable truck

my truck has been very reliable and is a joy to own and maintain. I have enjoyed driving this vehicle and would recommend it to any car searching individual.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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