2006 Nissan Frontier Power Train Problems
- 193
- 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 193 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission fluid · 31 records
- transmission radiator · 17 records
- radiator transmission · 16 records
- transmission failure · 16 records
- coolant transmission · 14 records
- radiator fluid · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 89 |
| 60–100k mi | 60 |
| 150–400k mi | 18 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Having major issues. Noticed a recall but it was already settled. What can i do? Radiator affecting the transmission.
ODI 11081913
Power Train
Transmission failure caused by leaking fluid cooler in radiator at 114000 miles. 8000 dollar repair estimate is over trade in cost of vehicle. This caused truck to stall on freeway, endangering occupants.
ODI 11003610
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 25 mph, the gear failed to work without warning. The contact was able to park the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (younker nissan located at 3401 e valley rd, renton, wa 98057; [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission and the radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11001974
Power Train
2006 nissan frontier - a defect that permits cross-contamination of engine coolant and transmission fluid, ultimately causing the radiator and transmission to need substantial repairs or fail entirely. The truck was in motion on a highway. When accelerating the transmission did not downshift - it felt as if the transmission went into neutral.
ODI 11044308
Engine · Power Train
The transmission line that runs through the radiator broke in half , the cooling was pushed into the transmission and the transmission oil was pushed into the radiator,, the radiator, radiator hoses ,transmission lines , threats, heat core, water pump, and read to tank , now had oil and cooling in them , d-patrick of evansville indiana had ran a 15 point inspection on this truck , they said the radiator was leaking…
ODI 11287800
Power Train · Radiator Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 60 mph, the rpms elevated to red and the speed decreased. The engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the coolant leaked into the transmission and the transmission, radiator hoses, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10986366
Engine · Power Train
When i drive on highway, my 2006 frontier is shaking or vibrating even if i completely stop, i have 118,000 mileage. I went to my dealer and change the spark plug, change the valve gasket cover, and do oil change because the service engine went on. I did finished the service, my service advisor called my phone and he said that my truck is ready for pick up. I arrived, went to the cashier i paid $748 for the service,…
ODI 10984608
Engine · Power Train
I just had to replace my transmission due to a recall. Oil and water in the transmission and radiator. I did not own the truck at the time of the recall.. How can i get reimbursed ??? This is terrible!!
ODI 11101503
Engine · Power Train
In february, 2017, the radiator on my nissan frontier failed. Due to a design flaw, coolant got into the transmission which ruined it. The radiator had to be replaced and the transmission rebuilt at considerable expense (approximately $6k). The radiator failure occurred on the road and i was able to limp to a service station. Fortunately, the transmission failure did not occur on the road but could have causing a…
ODI 10960034
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly reduced speed and came to a complete stop several times without warning. The dealer (robert woodall nissan, [redacted], danville, va 24540, [redacted]) replaced the transmission; however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who only inspected the vehicle and was unable to determine if the failure was…
ODI 11115089
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2006 nissan frontier the truck would not respond to the accelerator being pressed and then began jerking. The check engine light came on and it has been doing this for a couple of days. I took it to my mechanic and he said is was the radiator leaking into the transmission and destroying the transmission which nissan knows about the defct but has chosen not to fix. If i was traveling at a high speed…
ODI 10926362
Power Train
The truck hesitated to move at a stop. (it dragged really hard and it was slow) per my son described, not sure if he was on the freeway or the street when this happened. I took the truck to my mechanic. On tue october 25, 2016. After diagnosed, he told me the transmission was failed. It needs to be rebuilt or buy a new one. The cost for a rebuilt one is $2,800 and a new one from nissan dealership is $5,000. I…
ODI 10919905
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving up an incline at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator was leaking coolant into the transmission and the transmission and radiator needed to be replaced. The radiator was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10918755
Engine · Power Train
Driving on a trip transmission started slipping and jerking. Had to drive slow in third gear with it still slipping. Radiator fluid was foamy. Truck still in driveway. Four to five hour trip on highway with some hills didn't think i would make it home. A few years back we received a service notice of failed radiator. Took truck to nissan and they would not replace unless there was a problem. *tr
ODI 10918936
Power Train
Due to design flaw resulting in mixing of transmission fluid and radiator fluid, transmission was destroyed and had to be replaced. Vehicle was in motion on a city street at approximately 45 mph whenever failure occurred. I have since been made aware that this is a common issue with many nissan vehicles with similar systems. Documentation of transmission replacement is not currently in my possession, however if…
ODI 11129751
Power Train
There is a recall on the 2006 nissan frontier coolin leaking in to transmission
ODI 10916200
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was fluid contamination in the transmission. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
ODI 10908462
Power Train
The automatic transmission cooling lines were compromised in the radiator. Coolant contaminated the automatic transmission fluid and ruined the transmission specifically causing the relay in the transmission that is connected to the starter circuit to malfunction. There was therefore no warning that anything was wrong until the truck simply would not start. The quote from the dealership is $6,600. This is…
ODI 10872885
Engine · Power Train
According to the mechanic, the transmission coolant reservoir (which is connected to the radiator) collapsed causing water, antifreeze and transmission fluid to mix. These fluids then made their way into the radiator, transmission and coolant reservoir. This, in turn, caused extensive damage to my transmission. My transmission then required replacement/rebuild. The first possible sign of the problem was rough…
ODI 10860042
Power Train
TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THE FIRST GEAR SO ROUGH
ODI 10852340
Power Train
I purchased a used 2006 frontier. The dealer told me they do not check for recalls on non ford vehicles. After 5 months and five miles, the radiator apparently caused my transmission to fail. When it failed i was making a left turn in front of traffic and lost control of the vehicle and was almost collided into. The nissan dealership says this is a recall that since the previous owner didn't have it performed, and…
ODI 10853023
Power Train
The transmission is shifting hard and i believe i have i have a similar problem that is common for this vehicle. The radiator fluid is foamy and dis-colored which i have found to most likely be tranny fluid getting into my radiator, and coolant getting into my transmission, which the way it looks, means i need to replace my radiator and transmission. I cannot contact the dealership i bought it from to help with…
ODI 10850639
Power Train
Transmission failure: atf contamination. Radiator fluid mixed into transmission, therefore ruining both transmission and radiator.
ODI 10862085
Engine · Power Train
While driving down the highway at 60 mph, my 2006 nissan frontier suddenly was running very rough, it decelerated and i only had low gear enough to barely make it off the hwy and out of the way of high speed traffic. No dash/idiot lights came on identifying any problems, there was no warning at all. Truck was towed to nissan dealership who said the transmission, and radiator, and thermostat all needed to be…
ODI 10836264
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Cross contamination of coolant and transmission fluid due to factory defect in radiator. Began with no heat suddenly in the middle of january. No check engine light to warn of issue. Changed out the thermonstat and noticed the strawberry foamy liquid in the radiator then search 2006 nissan transmission problems on line. Vehicle also stops and starts very, very, slowly in intersections, on ramps.
ODI 10836516