EngineMedium
Timing chain tensioner rattle on the VQ40.
Timing chain, tensioner & guides£900–£2,400
Inspect · Listen for rattle on cold start.
2005–2019 Nissan Frontier · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Nissan Frontier typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,400
- Top three risks, from
- £1,400
- Worst case, everything
- £6,050
The single priciest documented job on the 2005–2019 Nissan Frontier is timing chain, tensioner & guides at £900–£2,400. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,620–£6,050 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BodyMedium
Bed and frame corrosion in salt regions.
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect the frame and bed for rust.
ExhaustLow
Exhaust manifold / stud failure with a tick.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for a tick that fades when warm.
TransmissionCritical
Radiator internal failure mixing coolant into the transmission ('milkshake').
Cooling component replacement£220–£750
Inspect · Check transmission fluid for a pink, milky look; ask about radiator/bypass fix.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Nissan Frontier this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.