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2005 Nissan Frontier XE, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

Paint 1 of 8

Render shows the 2007 model

2005 Nissan Frontier XE

Truck (King Cab) · 154 hp · 19–21 mpg combined

Sticker from
$15,600Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

Which Frontier is right for you?

Four trims, $15,600 to $22,300. Tap one to open it.

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $3,600, from SE to Nismo.

The numbers.

Two configurations: rear-wheel drive, 5-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.

154hp2.5L four-cylinder
173lb-ftTorque
19–21mpgCombined · 17–19 city · 22–23 highway
RWD5-speed manual / 5-speed automatic
4Seats
3,675–3,693 lbsCurb weight
4,676–4,687 lbsGVWR
3,500 lbsMax towing
994–1,001 lbsMax payload

79 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

2 interiors

  • Graphite
  • Steel

5 factory paints

  • Super Black Clearcoat
  • Avalanche
  • Canteen Metallic Clearcoat
  • Desert Gold Metallic Clearcoat
  • Radiant Silver Metallic Clearcoat

Safety and recalls

6 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall—Not rated
Frontal—Not rated
Side—Not rated
Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2005 Frontier. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Rust
5 yr
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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Other years of the Frontier XE.