2006 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 134
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 78 records
- fuel tank · 37 records
- engine light · 35 records
- sending unit · 34 records
- fuel level · 32 records
- service engine · 28 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 73 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 nissan frontier. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicles repairs. *ld *js
ODI 11220112
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge recall. Nissan has a recall on the fuel gauge for the 2006 frontier but it does not include my vin. My fuel gauge has exactly the issues in the recall. My vin is [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 11060890
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. When starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge provided inaccurate readings. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 02/12/16*lj updated 02/17/16.*jb
ODI 10794333
Fuel System, Gasoline
My "service engine soon" light came on. A code read said it was my fuel sending unit. There was a recall for the issue but nissan customer support said my vin was not covered. They did not explain why but upon my follow up, they said they would investigate if they could help/assist with the repair costs. They required the code read from the dealer (which i did and they confirmed it was the fuel sending unit). They…
ODI 10594430
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
We bought this nissan new in 2006 -great little truck. But recently the engine would stall and all the lights on the dash came on. Took it to our mechanic he said it was a tran code took it to the nissan dealership and they said the coolant had gotten into the trans or vise versa (a lot to take in),so i needed a new transmission and radiator. I found this issue on your website for a recall but my vehicle was within…
ODI 10574757
Fuel System, Gasoline
I called nissan in regards to nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000. They claim that it does not apply to my vin [xxx]. My vehicle has roughly 52,000 miles on it and is experiencing this issue. They want me to take it to nissan for a diagnosis that will cost me ~$150. My check engine light is always on and refers to the fuel sending unit. The in cabin fuel gauge shows 1/4 tank nearly all the time. Information redacted…
ODI 10852693
Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving at posted speed when my vehicle ran out of gas. The fuel gauge showed that i had 1/2 tank, nearly causing a crash. I am a former memphis police officer with extensive defensive driving. My truck is not under the recall. But, it is in the date range. I have filed a complaint also about the transmission coolant problem also! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5…
ODI 10574356
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
Fuel System, Gasoline
Report receipt date: mar 03, 2010 nhtsa campaign number: 10v075000 component(s): fuel system, gasoline i was told by nissan of usa that our vehicle, even though it falls within the date of the campaign, does not meet the recall due to the vin and not the year of vehicle. Our vehicle exhibits the symptoms and basis for the recall and i do not understand why it isn't covered by nissan. *tr
ODI 10578046
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge is no longer accurate. Nhtsa campaign id # 10v075000 was issued for 2006 nissan frontiers. I called nissan but they said my vin number was not included in the recall. Apparently they think it's just a coincidence that i'm having the exact same problem with my 2006 nissan frontier. "nissan is recalling certain model year 2006 and model year 2008 frontier, xterra and pathfinder vehicles. The molded fuel…
ODI 10556823
Fuel System, Gasoline
Nissan has a well known problem with faulty fuel sensor sending unit on frontier and xterra trucks. This causes the gas gauge to stop working and record inaccurate fuel level. The fuel gauge will show empty when tank is full. This is a safety concern as vehicle owner does not know how much fuel is in the tank and could run out of gas on an interstate/highway or moving through intersection, going onto highway…
ODI 10563504
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
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
About 1 yr ago fuel gauge stopped registering-was unaware of issues,never received notice of issues and past mileage for warranty. I have not been able to afford to fix it,so we are constantly worried about running out of gas. In august of this year,truck running rough,hesitating in low gear. Had our mechanic flush transmission,but started again and got intensely worse the past 2 months. Unable to afford to fix,we…
ODI 10558029
Fuel System, Gasoline
The "service engine soon" light came on and the fuel gauge was slow to rise after filling up. This time when i filled up the gauge was at 1/4 and would not move. After sitting in traffic for a little bit the gauge indicated that a was low on fuel and the low fuel light came on. *jb
ODI 10461821
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My truck began to shake and tremble when i was trying to back into my drive way. The truck had been making noises and i had taken the truck in to be checked by 3 different mechanics. I was told that they could not find anything and one stated he heard the noise but did not know what it was. The truck continue to make the noise of a grinding and shuttering sound. Did not drive but to work and home due to the…
ODI 10455321
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not indicate that the fuel tank was empty. As a result, the vehicle stalled while driving 65 mph. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair because the vin was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v075000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10454727
Fuel System, Gasoline
The instrument panel fuel gauge to show that the vehicle has approximately one quarter tank when the fuel tank is empty. *kb
ODI 10452433
Fuel System, Gasoline
Service engine light comes on with error code 0463. Nissan tsb #ntb07-069d corrects this but not out of warranty! With all the complaints this should be a recall situation!. *tr
ODI 10449492
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel sending unit fails to indicate the amount of fuel in the fuel tank. Nissan frontier ex. Nissan north america has sent me a letter regarding this failure and have extended the warranty, however now that i went to a dealer for the repair, nissan has been very uncooperative and giving me the runaround, refusing to pay for the repair even after they assigned a file # to my case. *tr
ODI 10443289
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle began to run out fuel, even though the fuel gauge displayed a reading indicating that fuel was present in the fuel tank. The failure occurred while driving 65 mph and the check engine light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. An…
ODI 10440994
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased the vehicle in 2007 with 40,000 miles on it. It has been shimmying on the highway since i hit 60,000 miles and in spite of having my tires re-aligned and balanced, it still continues to rock back and forth at speeds over 50 miles an hour. I just hit my 100,000 mile mark on the first of october. On october 18th, i was at my son's daycare and the truck started idling strangely. The truck was puttering and…
ODI 10434149
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
My truck suffers from 2 known problems that has been widely reported and are involved in two nissan tsbs. I have the faulty fuel sending unit and the whining timing belt tensioner. I am not getting any help from nissan and just get a flat 'your warranty has expired' statement from them. I feel that they should fix these problems or at least offer a very reduced rate for the repair. *tr
ODI 10432416
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
This complaint is in regards to nhtsa campaign # 10v-075. Summary of the issue we are having is the same as the one stated in the recall. Due to a problem with the fuel sender float arm, our fuel gauge is showing that the vehicle has about 1/4 of a tank when the fuel tank is empty. We took the nissan frontier to a dealer to get this problem fixed and that told us that they would not fix the problem for free (as…
ODI 10442261
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge on 2006 nissan frontier indicated 1/4 tank of fuel when it was actually empty. I ran out of gas on a busy highway, very dangerous exit to side of road. *kb
ODI 10413764
Fuel System, Gasoline
I recently had a "service engine light" appear and when i had it diagnosed at the dealer i was told it was a fuel sensor failure that is located in the gas tank.. I of course agreed to have it serviced which they did and reset the engine light. I was researching another issue with my vehicle when i stumbled across a recall on this same year truck for the same items i just paid for. The recall by nissan ntb10-031a…
ODI 10457981