2006 Nissan Frontier Electrical System Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 11 records
- service engine · 6 records
- sending unit · 6 records
- engine soon · 5 records
- fuel tank · 4 records
- tank fuel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Passenger airbag warning light illuminated. In motion from a parking lot. Fuel gauge suddenly fell to empty on 07/10/2019 lights on dash illuminated showing need for upcoming service and tire pressure low.
ODI 11229588
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle will not change gears and is sluggish. The display on the speedometer does not show the position of the transmission. I have spent over 600 dollars to find out that the transmission control module is bad and that there was a recall to fix coolent leaking into the transmission fluid. My vehicle is still broken because of the part cost 1100 usd and the repair. Total bill is 1600 usd. This was a known problem…
ODI 11210490
Electrical System
Fuel sender unit failed and can no longer establish amount of fuel and now at risk being stranded. Apparently this is a known issue with frontiers
ODI 11160726
Electrical System
Vehicle dies while driving looses all electrical , sits for few hours works normal
ODI 11156091
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Highway driving at 55 mph the engine stalled and stopped in mid-traffic resulting multiple system loss; including power steering. Warning lights that illuminated were service engine soon and, slip. Researching this combination with the associated engine failure shows a minimum failure of the cam shaft sensor and possible interference with engine cooling. Additional research shows that this a recall issue for…
ODI 11110312
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The evidence of engine and power transfer evidently progressed over of days and regressed within a matter of hours, then minutes to the point where engine would barely start and obviously barely propel the truck over 10 mph w/engine dying out regardless of throttle or automatic shift position. I limped the vehicle to the nearest respected and qualified tech bob wells -total car care. This is the second time nissan's…
ODI 11090874
Electrical System
There is a recall listed for 2006 nissan frontiers where the gas gauge drops to 1/4 tank when filled, and the service engine light comes on. "the molded shells can deform, causing the fuel sender float arm to contact an embossment molded into the tank shell causing the instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel is empty." when i called nissan north america…
ODI 10838519
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
When fuel tank is full, gauge drops to empty until you drive 75-150 miles, then the needle registers normal for the past year and dealer didn't find the issue. Now engine light registers and inspection sticker is being refused.
ODI 11101633
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
GAS GAUGE STOPS WORKING AFTER HALF TANK IS USED01.
ODI 10790190
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle shuddered and felt to slip out of gear while driving! Because of this known issue of leaking coolant causes transmission failure. I bought this frontier with very low miles and was never told of this potential issue from the dealership. It should be a safety recall as it prevents the vehicle from accelerating and if you are driving can cause an accident. I am now reading that nissan owners have no idea…
ODI 10651498
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Passenger seat belt light flashes on, dealer says connected to computer under passenger seat (reset several times), light still flashes, dealership service says problem with seat sensor and not sure if air bag on passenger side will work or defective (want $800 to $3,000 to diagnose-fix-replace), nissan corporate refuses to fix (says out of warranty), technician unable to say if air bag will deploy in an accident,…
ODI 11012215
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Service engine soon light came on and fuel gauge went to empty. Distance to empty was erratic, however slowly recovered. Filled vehicle with gas even though it was only on 1/4 tank. Service engine soon light continues to stay on and fuel gauge remains on empty. I have seen many posts online with people having the same issues. This is an issue nissan should remedy due to so many having this problem. *tr
ODI 10564624
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving on the freeway and notice smoke coming from near (it turns out it was coming from underneath) about few seconds later the check engine light is flashing, my nissan pickup engine lost some speed and it appears to have lost power as well because it was not accelerating. I took it for inspection to 2 different auto shops locally and have gotten the same reports from both shops.i have a bad transmission…
ODI 10536995
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I had driven aprox 20 miles on interstate when i noticed when truck shifted between 4th and overdrive the motor was racing. I turned off cruise control and turned of the overdrive with the trailer switch. I stopped at station checked fluids but everything seemed ok. When leaving station the transmission was slipping when shifting. I was able to drive it home. Next day transmission shop told me transmission would…
ODI 10532764
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
The instrument panel fuel gauge to shows that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. Found out that the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank dose not work sometime .when we fill the fuel tank the fuel gauge will drop to empty an shows that we don't have fuel. *tr
ODI 10563820
Electrical System · Engine
Camshaft sensors (cps?) replaced today at dealer. Friday my truck stalled as i pulled into a highway at night. Almost got broadsided by tractor trailor truck. These sensor failures cause a rapid stall under power and hard starting after the stalls. Last month i had the crankshaft sensors replaced as well. Before that the ipdm relay recall gave me problems. I'm still fighting to get my fuel sending unit replaced…
ODI 10493263
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuses located in the ipdm malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to stall while the contact was driving 32 mph. The contact had a mechanic perform a diagnostic test which determined that the fuse box needed to be replaced. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 118,000.
ODI 10485869
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge show empty when it has a full tank.. Fuel gauge will slowly get up to full and then won't drop below a quarter of a tank. You have no clue how much gas is in the vehicle. Looks like there are a ton of people complaining about the same thing online. Faulty fuel sending unit looks like the cause. *tr
ODI 10489291
Electrical System · Power Train
I purchased my truck with about 1900 miles on it. I was a very proud owner, doing everything in my power to keep my truck dependable and reliable by getting all scheduled maintenance plus preventative care. However, one morning i tried starting my truck for work and it wasn't cranking. Unfortunately, i decided to take my truck to a small mechanic shop and i witnessed them start an engine fire that damaged the wire…
Fire reported
ODI 10490988
Electrical System
Gas tank gauge level only goes to full 24 hrs after fill up. Probably sending unit and not hole in tank. *tr
ODI 10477112
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier with fuel gauge not working correctly at approx 55,000 miles on vehicle. Initially service engine soon light came on intermittently when the fuel reached approx 1/4 tank full. Now, ses light stays illuminated and actual gas gauge intermittently works. This is well documented problem addressed many many times on vehicle forums. This is a serious safety issue as i have no idea of how much gas is…
ODI 10361591
Electrical · Electrical System · Fuel System, Other
I have a 2006 nissan frontier nismo i have had 3 fuel "sending units" replaced and have only 21000 miles on the truck. This is due to very erratic and somewhat unsafe defective equipment ie; gas gauge/sending unit. I recently had it replaced for the third time and it is now worse than before. I am very frustrated and this seems to be a universal problem with the gas gauge/sending unit. I would like to see a recall…
ODI 10290472
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2006 nissan frontier crew cab 4x4 had the fuel gauge quit and the service engine soon light (ses) come on after filling up with fuel around 46,800 miles. The fuel gauge started to work again a few days later but the light will not go off for the ses. This truck has been maintained and serviced above and beyond all manufacturer requirements. I bought this truck in sept of 2006 , so it is not even 3 years old but…
ODI 10266696
Electrical System
2006 frontier xe would not run. Towed to pt. Arthur,tx.nissan.air sensor,o2 sensor ,manifold exhaust, spark plugs, fuel pump, sensor unit replaced. The shop kept the truck for 7 days. Shop told me they did not know what was wrong with it, and to call nissan to try to get engine replaced. Towed truck to nissan in bmt.tx.they kept it for 34 days. Replaced ipdm. This repair cost $744.01. *tr
ODI 10269576