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.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Radiator fluid leaked into transmission due to faulty manufacturing causing transmission to break and be chile to stall. *tr
ODI 10524599
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was driving on a major highway when all of a sudden the automatic transmission downshifted into second gear. The frontier immediately slowed down. I was driving in front of a tractor trailer and just missed getting rear ended. I've since found out that nissan has been aware of the radiator leaking and cross contaminating with the transmission fluid and blowing out the transmission. This is a dangerous situation…
ODI 10516195
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I bought a used 2006 frontier 2 years ago and only put 20,000 miles on it and now the coolant is mixing with the transmission fluid and they want to pay 2500 dollars to help fix it. And this bull crap. Nissan needs to man up and stand behind there vehicles. Dissatisfied customers can spread the word. Never buy a nissan. *tr
ODI 10513489
Engine · Power Train
The transmission stopped and my vehicle would not go faster than 2 mph. I could not get it uphill. I had to have it towed. It was constantly jumping forward prior to this incident. On the highway it felt like it couldn't get out of gear. *tr
ODI 10520564
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Hello, i have a 2006 frontier on it's way to the dealership right now having the radiator & transmission replaced. That is caused from the coolant mixing with the transmission. I don't know how nissan can say this isn't a safety issue when your vehicle can stop in the middle of highway traffic due to your transmission dying. Recall needed! Thank you! *tr
ODI 10511002
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Last time i changed my oil about a month ago, they were confused at why i had oil in my radiator. They said it was not a good sign! Yesterday when i was driving to work, my truck had no power and it eventually stopped moving in the road. The truck was running, but would not engage in a gear and move forward. I had it taken to a local shop to look it over and after a test drive and looking at the transmission and…
ODI 10509539
Engine · Power Train
When driving, a "rumbling" noise would come and go and a "whining" noise while accelerating. The rumbling noise was not consistent but would sound like a was driving on the side of the round. It would usually appear around 40-60 mph when i would let off the gas and "coast" and try to press the gas again. I did not know there was a "warranty extension". I was not notified. Took the truck into the shop only to find…
ODI 10508700
Engine · Power Train
Transmission failed completely while my daughter was driving leaving her stranded in a busy intersection. Vehicle was towed. Transmission was found to have radiator fluid in it as well as transmission fluid in the cooling system. After investigating this issue on the internet it is obvious that nissan has been aware of the issue with faulty radiators for a long time. (when i was still under my extended warranty.)…
ODI 10505664
Power Train
While driving at 40-45 mph i would get a very loud harsh vibration that felt similar to driving over one of the warning strips on side of highways warning you you're going off road. It also eventual would barely move from a stop at a traffic light. Took it to local transmission repair shop that informed me the coolant from radiator leaked into trans causing the failure. Looks like i'm getting a new trans and…
ODI 10515734
Power Train
Transmission had begun to bump when changing gears. At times it was hard shifting. On 2-10-13 while driving on the interstate, the truck started to run hot. I stopped and had to put water in the overflow tank. Continued on the interstate and truck did not run hot anymore. Since then, the transmission has gotten worse. Some times the transmission vibrates when changing gears. Many people on the internet are having…
ODI 10508862
Power Train
Transmission began stuttering and shifting poorly at about 114,000 miles. This is a typical symptom for a problem nissan has known about for some time. A failure in the radiator allows engine coolant to mix with transmission fluid - destroying the transmission. So far it has cost me $1000 to have the radiator replaced and the transmission drained and refilled. $11/quart for special nissan tranny fluid. I expect i…
ODI 10496568
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Coolant has entered transmission fluid, this can cause the vehicle to become immobile in traffic, intersections, etc. *tr
ODI 10512172
Power Train
While driving vehicle and accelerating, the transmission hesitated to shift and then jumped into gear causing a lurch in the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10504936
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The contact stated that she turned the vehicle off and smoke emitted from under the hood area. The vehicle was towed to transmission specialist for inspection where they advised the contact that liquid from the radiator leaked into the transmission. As a result, both the radiator and the…
ODI 10493436
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
My nissan dealer told me i need timing chain guides and it would cost me $1600.00, then i go on line and nissan new about this problem in 2009. They said if i had 60,000 miles they would have covered this, they new this was going to happen and did not tell me. This is fraud and something should be done about this.this problem is happening all over the country on these vehicles. What are you going to do about this?…
ODI 10563028
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the transmission fluid leaked into the radiator and the transmission would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10544436
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Hasn't happened yet, but from all the complaints from 2005-2010 nissan pathfinder, xterra and frontier owners concerning major transmission failures while driving due to cross contamination from a failed transmission fluid line running through the radiator, it's only a matter of time. This defect has been known by nissan for years and as a band-aid solution offered extended warranty coverage for these specific…
ODI 10492366
Engine · Power Train
I have a 2006 nissan frontier and for the last 9 or 10 months it becomes "herky-jerky" at various speeds. I only drive this vehicle in the winter so yesterday i took it in to the dealership and today they informed me the coolant had leaked into the transmission. The dealership informed me the cost for the repair is $6500. I asked them if this was something normal and they said it was unusual. I did some checking on…
ODI 10545433
Engine · Power Train
On my 2006 nissan frontier my radiator coolant mixed in with my transmission oil and it caused my tranny to blow out and also for my timing belt to get messed up and so i had to replace my tranny and radiator and timing belts at a total of over 4 thousand dollars. I really think nissan should make this a recall regardless of your mileage because if they don't hundreds and thousand of people will stop buying nissan.…
ODI 10504617
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the transmission cooling system failed and allowed radiator fluid to leak into the transmission causing it to fail. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The transmission was replaced at owner's expensive. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 111,500. Updated 5/15/13 *cn updated 05/31/2013 *js
ODI 10496284
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
Power Train
I purchased the vehicle used with roughly 92,700 miles from a reputable, local, high volume dealer. Within a week of owning the vehicle i felt a "shudder," as if driving over a rumble strip on the side of the road, while cruising at approximately 55 mph in top gear on the highway. Felt the same sensation one week later and again approximately one month ago. These "shudders" were few and far between but consistent in…
ODI 10498176
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The transmission has been compromised due to a faulty radiator. The radiator leaked coolant into the transmission contaminating the transmission fluid. I noticed the vehicle would occasionally shudder and when i had it checked out discovered the problem. Hard to believe nissan did practically nothing to notify owners of the problem because it sure was evident that the local nissan dealership was aware of the problem…
ODI 10493221
Engine · Power Train
Mechanic stated antifreeze is leaking into transmission. Replaced radiator, flushed transmission. *tr
ODI 10483897
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