2006 Nissan Frontier Steering Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 19 records
- steering column · 17 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- power steering · 5 records
- noticed steering · 4 records
- wheel became · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
On a city street, went to paralell park and noticed the steering was stiff. After pulling out, noticed steering had stayed stiff and was hard enough to turn that it felt like the steering had locked. After taking the vehicle to be looked at by a mechanic, he informed us that it was a steering column shaft failure and it was a common problem with this model of nissan, and for us to check to see if this was under…
ODI 11185958
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
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became wobbly without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column and electronic power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated…
ODI 10855132
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
In eight years i have changed two zd30 engines in my frontier,because of burned out pistons and bad cylinder heads,eight burned out pistons in total,and as of today december 3/2014 my frontier lost power sending blue smoke from the exhaust and oil,my mechanic says the engine has to be opened again. My fuel pump went bad soon after the warranty was up.sent it over seas to be repaired ,at a cost of $1500.00 the…
ODI 10662087
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the upper and lower steering shafts. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
ODI 10618149
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Driving on busy road at approximately 40mph when my truck started to shake, i slowed my truck to approximately 37 mph, when it sounded like my truck exploded. I could not stop and could barely turn the steering wheel enough to get out of traffic just to smash into the curb where i finally came to a stop. The drive shaft came apart, grabbing the emergency brake cable, winding it around one part of the drive shaft,…
ODI 10626899
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremely loose when driving at various speeds. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the steering column needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the steering column was under warranty, but the manufacturer advised that they would not pay for the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10498577
Steering · Unknown Or Other
2006 nissan frontier - steering wheel has become very loose, and physically moves, while operating vehicle. The steering has also become very tight and difficult to steer vehicle. A deadly combination!!!!!!!!!! Came to a traffic signal, after traveling on the interstate for approximately 300 miles. While stopped i noticed alot of play in the steering wheel and steering became very tight at slow speeds. The movement…
ODI 10462198
Steering
Steering wheel has become very loose (1" play in all directions) resulting in difficulty at times controlling the vehicle (appears the internal bearings or similar mechanism has failed). I fear this may lead to a crash due to inability to control the vehicle. *js
ODI 10463985
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the driver was traveling an unknown speed when the vehicle began to exhibit an abnormal noise from the steering wheel and began to have difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the steering column assembly was replaced. The failure mileage was 28,436 and the current mileage was 29,300.
ODI 10392746
Auxillary Tank · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated the steering column had become extremely loose and he could easily move it back and forth. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that a bearing for the steering column was bad or worn out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,500 and the current mileage was 76,750. Updated 05/04/11 *bf the consumer…
ODI 10390364
Steering
Steering wheel vibrates, change tires all four, re-balance front tires, change brakes all four, truck has 52,000.00 miles. *tr
ODI 10375048
Exhaust System · Steering
On 08-18-10, i was backing down the driveway with my 06 nissan frontier, upon entering the street, the steering column made a loud pop and the steering wheel became loose, moving left to right, up and down 3/4' outside the manufactured tolerances. I had the truck evaluated, 08-18-10, at murrays nissan, muskogee, ok 74403, [redacted], and the fuel-sending unit replaced, 2nd time. I was informed that the steering…
ODI 10384866
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 5 mph the contact attempted to make a left turn and heard a cracking sound in the steering column. Immediately after hearing the sound the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to shake and it could be moved in any direction on the steering column. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure…
ODI 10348570
Steering
We bought a 2006 nissan frontier 2wd pickup. The steering column was a little loose but the dealer assured us it was ok. The vehicle has 28,000 miles on it and we are being told that the steering column bearing has failed and must be replaced and that this is a common and recurrent problem on certain nissan vehicles. This is an immediate safety issue as the failure of the bearing leads to loss of steering control.…
ODI 10350159
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of power steering without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel gauge failed to display accurate fuel levels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the fuel level sending unit inside the fuel tank needed to be replaced. Also, the vehicle was taken to…
ODI 10544380
Steering
Steering wheel feel loose, like it is going to fall off and sometimes sticks or has a ratchet feel. *tr
ODI 10332261
Steering
I was driving on the interstate at 70 mph with my 8 year old son in the truck when i came in to a curve and the steering would not turn. I had to stop in the middle of the interstate get out of the truck in heavy traffic and get the steering broke loose so i could move the truck to the side of the road. Now the steering column has a lot of movement in every direction. I took the truck to the nissan dealer shop and…
ODI 10361177
Steering
My steering wheel is loose on my 2006 nissan frontier pickup. It wobbles about 1/2 to 1 inch in each direction. The car still steers ok but i'm concerned that it will fail while i'm driving. I have asked the dealer about and they say it will cost $400 to check and replace it. I see this reported on numerous forums as a very common problem with the 2006 nissan frontier. Seems like there should be a recall. *tr
ODI 10329929
Steering
Steering wheel had noticeable stiffness, difficulty turning, and clicking noise. Had to have the steering column replaced, due to it being faulty. Nissan is saying this vehicle is not under the recall for the corrosion of the steering column and will not reimburse me for the repair. *tr
ODI 10380843
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact noticed that the steering wheel was shaking while driving approximately 25 mph. The dealer stated that the failure was a manufacturer's defect. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.
ODI 10344270
Steering
On november 12, 2008, owner was driving a 2006 nissan frontier at approximately 40 mph. There was a light rain. Suddenly, the steering loosened and the owner lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle rotated counter clockwise and collided into a brick column. Back in january of 2007, the steering column of the vehicle had been repaired by the dealership. It had been loose and wobbling on a number of occasions. Other…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10250367
Steering
My vehicle a 2006 nissan frontier p/u with nismo off road package has experienced a steering problem while driving. The steering wheel felt like the power steering pump had failed and shortly after the steering wheel became really loose side to side and up and down. I took the truck to the nearest nissan dealer and was told that the nut that holds the steering wheel in place was loose and it would be no problem to…
ODI 10237947